Mike's Story

In April, Mike Baxter ran the London Marathon, raising nearly £2,400 for the hospice. He wanted to say thank you for the care we gave his Dad, Alan, and tell us why he will be joining us for Lights of Love this year.

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As a child, my dad Alan was my hero. I remember looking up to him, and that never changed. I thought nothing would ever beat him. Then pancreatic cancer came along. And it did. St Wilfrid’s stepped in when it became too much for us to care for him at home, and that care was first rate. Hospices are amazing places, giving that added level of support to patients and their families at the most vulnerable point in their lives.

We went to the Lights of Love service last year and it really felt like a coming together of the community. We all live such fast-paced lives, so that was my time to think. It was a really lovely experience and that’s why I’m returning again this year.

– Mike Baxter

Please donate to St Wilfrid's

The hospice relies on the generosity of our local community to support the work that we do. If you are able to make a donation, then please be assured that every pound will make a difference to the care we offer our patients and their families.

£25

could help avoid a hospital admission by providing care in a patient’s home

£49

could help towards providing one hour of support to patients, carers and professionals through our Nurse Line service

£83

could help nurses visit patients at home by paying for a community car for the day

£121

could provide specialist care by sponsoring a nurse for a day

£245

could help provide 7 hours of specialist nursing care for a patient at home

£676

could cover the cost of one patient’s care on our Inpatient Unit for 24 hours

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Inspired by Mike's Story? Share yours with us at individualgiving@stwhospice.org