To celebrate their 40th Anniversary, the Charity invited 40 people to share their unique memories, of how they have touched or been touched by the Charity, and their comments were captured in a commemorative booklet. This included patients and their families, supporters, trustees, staff (past and present) and even some of the furry four legged … Continued
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity is calling upon all spirited supporters to join them for an exhilarating and inspiring event: the #TeamArthur Firewalk! On November 18, 2023, under the starry sky, participants will walk across a bed of red-hot embers, symbolising the warmth of love and the strength of the local community. This blazing event will … Continued
Over 1,350 people helped raise more than £21,000 in the annual Bridge the Gap charity walk through the streets and colleges of Cambridge on Sunday morning (10 September). Participants gathered in Parker’s Piece from 9am to take part in the family-friendly walk, which is organised by, and in aid of, Arthur Rank Hospice Charity and … Continued
Head Chef, Steve Gallagher, was delighted to receive his ‘Leith Chef Skills Certificate’ from ‘Leiths School of Food and Wine, at Arthur Rank Hospice Charity. CEO, Sharon Allen and his colleagues congratulated Steve at a recent team meeting, which was being held in the Education and Conference Centre. Steve, who works in the kitchen at … Continued
Cat Gregory is an Occupational Therapist at Arthur Rank Hospice Charity and was inspired to raise awareness and funds by taking on her very first marathon! On 1 October 2023, Cat, who supports people at the Living Well Services and the Inpatient Unit, will challenge herself mentally and physically by running the 26 miles in the Loch Ness Marathon in Scotland. Cat … Continued
A singer/songwriter from Cambridge, Theo Sayers, is donating 100% of his profits from his new single and Charity Gig to Arthur Rank Hospice Charity. The single called ‘Open Plan’ is dedicated to his Mum, Deborah Haddock, who was cared for at the Inpatient Unit at Arthur Rank Hospice Charity before she died on 29 April … Continued
The Rotary Club of Cambridge, typically meet at the Gonville Hotel in Cambridge, but yesterday (Tuesday 8 August) they chose to gather at the Arthur Rank Hospice Charity to see first-hand the work their fundraising has contributed to and the impact of their long-standing support. Over the years the Rotary Cambridge have organised everything from … Continued
More than 1,300 supporters took part in the Charity’s annual raffle together raising £21,835 to fund vital hospice services for patients and their loved ones across Cambridgeshire. Excitement grew at the Hospice as the clock approached 2.00pm and Sharon Allen, CEO drew the first winning ticket. Colleagues from across the Charity then took their turn … Continued
Four-legged friends and their “paw-some” humans are invited to join Lead On – a sponsored walk throughout the month of September. The challenge involves completing 90km (56 miles) over 30 days from 1 September. Funds raised will provide care for people in Cambridgeshire living with an advanced serious illness or life-limiting condition, and help ensure … Continued
A new outlet stocking pre-loved items has opened to raise funds for hospice care. Brimming with good quality second-hand clothing and homeware for £5 and under, it’s already proving a hit with customers, having raised £477 on its opening day. Councillor Jenny Gawthrope Wood, Mayor of Cambridge, cut the ceremonial ribbon at the official opening … Continued
This year’s Chariots of Fire race has raised a fantastic £61,250 for the Arthur Rank Hospice Charity (ARHC). Chariots, Cambridgeshire’s biggest charitable relay event, saw 280 teams made up of over 1500 people from local businesses, colleges, student groups and friends take on the 1.7 mile relay race around the city, all in the name … Continued
Lee Taylor and John Woods formed a special bond after both were diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND). Together, with their friends and families, they hosted a Charity Ball at St Neots Priory Centre on Saturday 4 March 2023, raising £20,800 which has now been donated equally to Arthur Rank Hospice Charity and the Motor Neurone Disease … Continued
