Sophy Jacob

Running for Ben

Fundraising for St Leonard's Hospice, York

£1,768
raised of £600 target
Donations cannot currently be made to this page
In memory of Ben Rankin

Story

My big brother Ben died of cancer in October 2014.  He was just 43. He left behind wife Ali, and 2 wonderful children, Dylan & Phoebe.

Ben's last days were spent at St Leonard's Hospice in York where he received amazing, dignified care from all the staff. 

The Hospice is entirely free and relies on charitable donations.  

Since Ben died, I have been training  (previously only able to run 10K ) to run the Liverpool Half Marathon in June,  alongside my very good friends Lucy Wakes and Karen Wilkins, who have very generously agreed to fundraise with me.

Please spare what you can to help St Leonards, so we can make sure this incredible centre and its staff is available to others when they need it most.


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About the charity

St Leonard’s Hospice is an independent charity, providing care and support for local people with life limiting illnesses. We have an In-patient Unit, Sunflower Centre and Hospice@Home service. Our care is free of charge to patients and their families but not free to provide.

Donation summary

Total raised
£1,767.47
+ £430.00 Gift Aid
Online donations
£1,767.47
Offline donations
£0.00

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