Ulverston hospice gets 'remarkable' Great North Run donation

Taking place in September, the annual event saw over 57,000 runners from around the world gather to participate in one of the most iconic half marathons.

This week, St Mary's Hospice revealed that, following the efforts of a certain number of participants, a total of £23,153.93 has been donated to their cause.

The Great North Run has resulted in over £23,000 being sent to the hospice (Image: St Mary's Hospice) Read more: Ulverston Halloween event raises over £16,000 for hospice | The Mail

Mel Dixon, Events and Challenges Manager at the Hospice, said: “Thank you to everyone who took part in the Great North Run in support of St Mary’s Hospice.

"It’s been an absolute pleasure getting to know such a dedicated and inspiring team over the last nine months.

"Your hard work, resilience, and generosity have made an incredible difference, and I couldn't be prouder of what we've achieved together - thank you for every step, every training session, and every donation!”

That finish line feeling (Image: St Mary's Hospice) Read more: Ulverston hospice event makes history with £130,000 success | The Mail

This 'remarkable' achievement will directly fund compassionate, high-quality care for patients and their families navigating life-limiting illnesses throughout the community.

Every contribution, from generous corporate donations to individual sponsors, has played a vital role in enabling St Mary’s Hospice to continue its mission of compassionate care.

Many participants trained rigorously for months leading up to the event, balancing demanding work schedules, family life, and the intense preparation necessary for a half-marathon.

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And their fundraising efforts were met with an 'incredible response' from family members, friends, colleagues, and countless supporters who cheered them on, both on the day and throughout their training journey.

The hospice thanked everyone who endured the half-marathon on their behalf (Image: St Mary's Hospice)

Thanks to the money raised, St Mary's will be able to continue offering specialised care services, including pain management, counselling, and emotional support for patients and families.

The hospice team added that they were 'immensely grateful' to everyone involved and celebrated the lasting impact their contributions will have on 'countless lives'.

For more information about St Mary’s Hospice and to learn how you can support future fundraising events, you can contact them on fundraising@stmaryshospice.org.uk.