Midnight Memory Walk 2024

Midnight Memory Walk 2024

Midnight Memory Walk 2024 is coming!

In 2023 Midnight Memory Walk came back to Rotherham for the first time in 7 years. It was an amazing success, bringing hundreds of people together to walk the streets of Rotherham at night, in memory of their loved ones.

Be the first to find out when registration opens for Midnight Memory Walk 2024 , by filling in the form below. 

By filling in this form, you give Rotherham Hospice permission to contact you by email, to let you know when Midnight Memory Walk 2024 registration has opened. This form does not register you for Midnight Memory Walk, and is not confirmation of attendance.

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When

Provisional date: Saturday 22nd June at midnight (finishing Sunday 23rd June).

Where

Starting and finishing outside Rotherham United FC’s Aesseal New York Stadium, the 10K or 15K route goes around Rotherham, passing the Hospice on the way. 

Price

£5 entry fee per person (this does not include T-Shirts)

 

With your help, the Midnight Memory Walk 2024 will be our biggest event ever. By walking 10K or 15K through Rotherham in the middle of the night, you’ll be supporting people affected by end-of-life illnesses across Rotherham. 

Volunteer

Are you interested in being part of our biggest event of the year, but don’t fancy walking 10 or 15K? 

As a charity, Rotherham Hospice relies on amazing volunteers to help to make the Midnight Memory Walk a fun and safe event. 

You could volunteer to:

  • be a midnight marshall to ensure walkers stay on the course
  • help register our walkers before the event begins
  • distribute Midnight Memory Walk T-shirts in the days before

If you would like to help the Hospice, please call 01709 308 700 and ask for fundraising, or email fundraising@rotherhamhospice.org.uk.

Why your support matters

Rotherham Hospice cares for families experiencing an end-of-life illness, both physically and emotionally. As a charity, Rotherham Hospice needs to raise £3 million each year to fund vital end-of-life services and we can only do it thanks to our amazing supporters like you.

Summer Fair

Summer Fair for Rotherham Hospice

🌞 Join Us for a Spectacular Summer Fair! 🌞

 

Get ready for a fun-filled day of laughter, excitement, and unforgettable memories at our annual Summer Fair! It’s the perfect day out for all the family, raising money for Rotherham Hospice, with official media partner Rotherham Radio.

When

22nd July 2023, 12-4pm

Where

Herringthorpe Stadium

Price

FREE entry!

Circus performer at Summer Fair

🎉 A Wonderland of Fun 🎪

 

Step into a world of joy as we transform Herringthorpe Stadium into an exciting wonderland!

With delightful entertainment, fun games, arts & crafts, circus workshops, supercars and more, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

🎈 Games Galore: Test your skills and win fantastic prizes at our exciting game stalls. There’s friendly competition for all ages.

🎨 Fun activities: face painting, circus workshops, supercar display & a bouncy castle!

🎪 Fantastic Shows: Be captivated by wonderful performances by local acts throughout the day, from talented musicians to stilt walkers.

🍔 Delicious Treats: Savour a wide array of mouth-watering treats that will satisfy every craving. Indulge in sweet treats, German sausages, specialty coffee, ice cream, burgers, Mexican food and so much more.

🛒 Shop til you drop: whether it’s a gift for a loved one or a treat for yourself, you’re bound to find something special among our range of quality stalls from local independent businesses.

 

Our Summer Fair is not just a fun day out – it’s an chance for your family to come together & create memories, all while raising money for local charity Rotherham Hospice.

 

So gather your loved ones, invite your friends, and join us for an incredible day of family fun. Admission is free, and smiles are guaranteed!

We can’t wait to see you at our Summer Fair.

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Midnight Memory Walk 2023

Midnight Memory Walk for Rotherham Hospice

Midnight Memory Walk for Rotherham Hospice is back!

Join us on Saturday 24th June 2023 for the Rotherham Hospice Midnight Memory Walk. Who will you walk for?

Rotherham Hospice Ambassador and RUFC honorary president John Breckin is on a mission to bring our whole community together to remember their loved ones and support a service close to so many people’s hearts – Rotherham Hospice. As John says:

The Hospice was there for my family when we needed them. Now’s our chance to come together, remember our loved ones, and be there for the Hospice!

With your help, the Midnight Memory Walk will be our biggest event ever. By walking 10K or 15K through Rotherham in the middle of the night, you’ll be supporting people affected by end-of-life illnesses across Rotherham. 

Online sign up for the Midnight Memory Walk 2023 has now CLOSED.


  • You can sign up on the night at New York Stadium for £10.
  • Please arrive between 10pm and 11.15pm for registration.

When

Saturday 24th June at midnight (finishing Sunday 25th June).

Where

Starting and finishing outside Rotherham United FC’s Aesseal New York Stadium, the 10K or 15K route goes around Rotherham, passing the Hospice on the way. 

10K route and directions here.

15K route and directions here.

Sponsorship

Getting sponsored is a wonderful way for your friends & family to show support, both for you and in memory of your loved one. And Rotherham Hospice is here to help.

You can quickly and easily set up an online Just Giving page here. Unsure how? We’ll send you a step by step guide once you’ve signed up.

We’ll also send you a printable sponsorship form, posters and more to help you smash your fundraising goal!

Midnight Memory Messages

A Midnight Memory Message is a sweet way to remember your loved one. 

For a donation of your choice, Rotherham Hospice will send you a Midnight Memory Message tag for you to fill in.

This will then be part of our Midnight Memory Celebration Display, which will be viewable outside the Hospice on Broom Road during the Midnight Memory Walk.

Volunteer

Are you interested in being part of our biggest event of the year, but don’t fancy walking 10 or 15K? 

As a charity, Rotherham Hospice relies on amazing volunteers to help to make the Midnight Memory Walk a fun and safe event. 

You could volunteer to:

  • be a midnight marshall to ensure walkers stay on the course
  • help register our walkers before the event begins
  • distribute Midnight Memory Walk T-shirts in the days before

If you would like to help the Hospice, please call 01709 308 700 and ask for fundraising, or email fundraising@rotherhamhospice.org.uk.

Why your support matters

Rotherham Hospice cares for families experiencing an end-of-life illness, both physically and emotionally. As a charity, Rotherham Hospice needs to raise £3 million each year to fund vital end-of-life services and we can only do it thanks to our amazing supporters like you.

Thank you to our Corporate Sponsors

A huge thank you to our Corporate Sponsors who are backing the Midnight Memory Walk for Rotherham Hospice.

ASD  Lighting

Burrows Motors

Elvin Automation Services

Skoda Rainsworth

If your business would like to get involved in making the Midnight Memory Walk a huge success, please email fundraising@rotherhamhospice.org.uk. Thank you.

Midnight Memory Walk 2023 Social Media

Midnight Memory Walk for Rotherham Hospice

Thank you for joining the Midnight Memory Walk 2023, now share it online!

You’ve signed up and are getting ready for Saturday 24th June 2023 for the Rotherham Hospice Midnight Memory Walk.

Now let your friends and family know, so they can support you and your fundraising in memory of your loved one!

We’ve created some eye-catching posts for you to use on social media.  

Don’t forget to follow & tag Rotherham Hospice too! 

Facebook

Twitter

Instagram

Why your support matters

Rotherham Hospice cares for families experiencing an end-of-life illness, both physically and emotionally. As a charity, Rotherham Hospice needs to raise £3 million each year to fund vital end-of-life services and we can only do it thank to our amazing supporters like you.

Bungee Jump for Rotherham Hospice!

bungee jump for rotherham hospice

Bungee Jump for Rotherham Hospice!

Want to try something new & exciting in 2023, and show your support for Rotherham Hospice?

We have several bungee jump dates available  at Magna Science Adventure Centre, complete with music, video screens, dry ice and effect lighting!

Bungee Jump

Sign up for just £52 and experience the amazing feeling of a 120ft freefall!

Click on the dates to register:

January 28th

April 1st

April 2nd

September 30th

October 1st

November 18th

November 19th

Not local to South Yorkshire? We also have bungee jump experiences available throughout the UK. 

Click the button below, then click on the green adrenaline bar to see all locations and dates.

Sponsorship

Getting sponsored is a wonderful way for your friends & family to show support, both for you and the Hospice. And Rotherham Hospice is here to help.

You can quickly and easily set up an online Just Giving page here.

We can also send you a printable sponsorship form, posters and more to help you smash your fundraising goal! Please contact fundraising@rotherhamhospice.org.uk for more info,

Why your support matters

Rotherham Hospice cares for families experiencing an end-of-life illness, both physically and emotionally. As a charity, Rotherham Hospice needs to raise £3 million each year to fund vital end-of-life services and we can only do it thanks to our amazing supporters like you.

Thank you for helping us Light Up A Life

Light up a Life

Thank you to everyone who helped Rotherham Hospice Light Up A Life this Christmas

Light up a Life is a special time for all of us. It is a time for reflection and a time in which we come together to remember those who are sadly no longer with us. We gather as a community here in Rotherham, sharing memories and lighting candles for our loved ones.

This year, we welcomed our community to join us in a Service of Remembrance on three occasions, twice in the Hospice gardens, and once in Rotherham Minster. 

Despite very cold conditions, we came together to share this special moment. After the service, it was our pleasure to invite everyone inside for a hot drink and mince pie, and to look through the Book of Dedications. 

You can view the Book of Dedications here:

Stars of Remembrance with messages of love filled the Hospice Christmas Tree in reception, as we gathered to remember our loved ones with beautiful readings, poems, music, and songs.

You can still dedicate a star to your loved one throughout December, although we  recommend collecting and dropping off in person at the Hospice due to postal strikes.

Our Hospice Christmas Tree will be available to view in the Hospice Reception on Broom Road, throughout December.

Special thanks goes to

  • everyone at Rotherham Minster for providing such a beautiful setting for our Sunday service.
  • the Maltby Miners’ Welfare Band, the Hospice Choir, and to Ruth Lockwood for providing lovely music for each service.
  • Wentworth Garden Centre who donated the Christmas Tree.
  • The Rotherham Advertiser for all they do for Light up a Life.
  • All our readers and volunteers.
  • Caffe Massarella, Tesco Rotherham Extra and Aldi Rotherham for donating mince pies.
  • Roma Publishing who produced the programs free of charge.
  • And to you, our wonderful supporters.

Light up a Life will be back for 2023 and we look forward to seeing you all there.

In the meantime, from all of us here at Rotherham Hospice, have a peaceful New Year

Light Up A Life 2022 limited edition pin

Every year we celebrate Light Up A Life with a brand new pin badge. This year is a beautiful teal star of remembrance.

Limited edition Light Up A Life 2022 pin badges are still  available in Rotherham Hospice online shop (click the red button) or for sale in reception for £5 each.

Light Up A Life 2022 pin

Your £5 helps Rotherham Hospice fund vital end-of-life care and support for our local community, such as a visit from our Hospice at Home team.

Why your support matters

 

Light up a Life 2022 has raised over £18,000 and counting for Rotherham Hospice. The funds raised are essential for keeping services such as our Inpatient Unit, our Hospice at Home Service, and Sunbeams Child Bereavement Service running all year round. Every penny makes a difference to families across Rotherham. 

Rotherham Hospice cares for families experiencing an end-of-life illness, both physically and emotionally. As a charity, Rotherham Hospice needs to raise £3 million each year to fund vital end-of-life services and we can only do it thanks to our amazing supporters like you. Thank you.

Light Up A Life this Christmas at Rotherham Hospice

Light Up A Life 2022

Rotherham Hospice invites you to Light Up A Life

Christmas can be a difficult time when you have lost a loved one. Light Up A Life is a time to come together and remember the special people in your life who are no longer with us this festive season.
 

The Taylor family will be doing just that this December, in memory of their mum Lesley.

Siblings Bri, Charlotte and Daisy lost their beloved mother Lesley in January 2022. Charlotte explains:

“In December 2021 our mum, ma, momma was taken into Rotherham Hospice. The team there, from Gill on reception to Simone who cared for her, everyone involved looked after her with such care and kindness.”

Bri, Charlotte, Daisy and their friends and family are completing a year of fundraising for Rotherham Hospice. You can read all about the Taylor family’s exciting fundraising adventures here.

Charlotte said: “You don’t really know lucky you are to have such an amazing place on our doorstep until you need it. The staff were all so wonderful and kind with mum and with all the family.”

This December, Charlotte and her family will be joining Rotherham Hospice at our Light Up A Life Service of Remembrance. And you’re invited too.

Services of Remembrance

The Light Up a Life 2022 Services of Remembrance are open to anyone who wishes to remember somebody, not just those whose loved one was cared for by the Hospice.

When & Where

8th December, 4-5pm, Rotherham Hospice Garden

10th December, 4-5pm, Rotherham Hospice Garden

11th December, 4-5pm, Rotherham Minster

If you wish to attend a Service of Remembrance, please confirm which date & how many people.

You can call us on 01709 308 919 or email fundraising@rotherhamhospice.org.uk.

Stars of Remembrance

Stars of Remembrance are a lovely way to remember your loved one during the festive season.

Make a donation to Rotherham Hospice, and you will receive two Stars of Remembrance.

  • Each Star has a space on the back to write your dedication to your loved one.
  • Keep one star for your own tree and send one back to us for the Christmas tree in the Hospice.
  • Your loved one’s name will be included in the 2022 Book of Dedications, available to view at all of our Services of Remembrance.
You can dedicate your star online by clicking the red button, by postal cheque or give us a call on  01709 308 919.
Light Up A Life Star of Remembrance

 

Please let us know by 30th November 2022 if you would like your dedication to be included in the Rotherham Advertiser.

Limited Edition Light Up a Life 2022 Pin

Every year we celebrate Light Up A Life with a brand new pin badge. This year is a beautiful teal star of remembrance.

Exclusive Light Up A Life 2022 pin badges will be available at the Service of Remembrance for £5, or get yours now by clicking the red button.

 

Your £5 helps Rotherham Hospice fund vital end-of-life care and support for our local community, such as a visit from our Hospice at Home team.

Light Up A Life 2022 pin

Why your support matters

 

Rotherham Hospice cares for families experiencing an end-of-life illness, both physically and emotionally. As a charity, Rotherham Hospice needs to raise £3 million each year to fund vital end-of-life services and we can’t do it without our amazing supporters like you.

Christmas Fun Run cancelled

Christmas fun run cancelled

Christmas Fun Run Cancelled

 

Unfortunately the Christmas Fun Run for Rotherham Hospice has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.

Our heartfelt apologies to everyone who signed up and were looking forward to joining us during this festive event. We truly value your support, and are planning something bigger and better for Christmas 2023!

 

There are still plenty of ways to support Rotherham Hospice this festive season:

Light Up A Life

Light Up A Life is a time to remember the special people in your life who are no longer with us by dedicating a star in memory of your loved one(s).
 
Stars are not only for those who have died at the Hospice or in Hospice care.
 
If you have somebody you wish to remember this festive season, you are welcome to dedicate a star to your loved one(s), and join any of our services of remembrance this December.
 

Shop with us

Shop all your Christmas essentials and gifts galore in one of our 5 charity shops in Rotherham town centre, Wickersley, Herringthorpe, Wath & Dinnington.

Shop online for our range of Christmas cards, calendars, pins & diaries.

Give the gift of care

Donate to Rotherham Hospice this Christmas and give the gift of vital hospice care to the people of Rotherham.

Your support ensures Rotherham families get the care they need.

 

Why your support matters

 

Rotherham Hospice cares for families experiencing an end-of-life illness, both physically and emotionally. As a charity, Rotherham Hospice needs to raise £3 million each year to fund vital end-of-life services and we can’t do it without our amazing supporters like you.

Brave soles fire walk for Rotherham Hospice!

fire walk for rotherham hospice

Brave soles fire walk for Rotherham Hospice!

For months our brave fire walkers have been fundraising for Rotherham Hospice, in memory of loved ones, because they or someone close to them have been cared for by our team, or even just out of the goodness of their hearts.

On Monday 7th November at Rotherham Golf Club, they celebrated their achievement by getting their toes toasty with UK Firewalk, enjoying pies, chip butties and drinks provided the golf club and having a boogie with Stephen Kerr.

“Keeping him at home and caring for him the way he wanted us to would never have been possible without the amazing care and support the palliative care nurses gave to him but also to us as a family.” Katie, one of our amazing walkers, was fundraising in memory of her granddad, Walter.

“I will never be able to repay my thanks to them but hopefully we can at least raise some money to show some appreciation.” 

Claire, Nicola and Fiona, co-workers at South Yorkshire Police, were raising money for a colleague and friend currently being cared for by the Rotherham Hospice team.

“They (the Hospice) are there 24/7 and are helping with pain control. We aim to raise as much as possible for them to help them continue supporting those who need their help.”

fire walk collage

A massive thank you to all who took part, those who came to watch, and anyone who donated to our fundraisers’ campaigns, and also to Rotherham Golf Club for hosting the event, UK Firewalk for providing the all-important fire walk, Stephen Kerr for MC-ing, volunteer Saran Sukumar for helping us sell cards and calendars, and Local Hospice Lottery for helping people raise money for Rotherham Hospice by signing up to our lottery.


If you fancy signing up to our Fire Walk next year, please ask for the fundraising team on 01709 308 900 or email fundraising@rotherhamhospice.org.uk to register your interest, or head to our Events Diary to see all our upcoming fundraising events.

Why your support matters

Rotherham Hospice cares for families experiencing an end-of-life illness, both physically and emotionally. As a charity, Rotherham Hospice needs to raise £3 million each year to fund vital end-of-life services and we can’t do it without our amazing supporters like you.

Christmas at Rotherham Hospice

Christmas at Rotherham Hospice

Please join us this Christmas at Rotherham Hospice

 

Whether it’s remembering your loved one at Light Up A Life, or doing a festive fundraiser, there is something for everyone this Christmas at Rotherham Hospice. Check out our full calendar of events here.

Christmas Fun Run

Run, walk or roll one mile around Clifton Park in your finest festive fancy dress on 4th December!

Raise money for Rotherham Hospice by joining in the Christmas Fun Run and help us raise funds for vital end-of-life care.

 

Entry Fee: £5 per child (15 & under), £10 per adult (16 & over)

Sponsorship: recommended £50 per person

Tea with Santa

Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without Santa taking time out of his busy schedule to meet children across the world.

This Christmas we’re delighted to announce that Santa is visiting Rotherham Hospice 1st, 7th, 9th & 14th December between 5-6pm.

Kids sit with Santa at his table, enjoying a yummy hot meal and dessert together. You’ll also have your photo taken with Santa and receive a gift to take home!

Grown-ups are welcome too. There’s a delicious turkey baguette and mince pies for you (meat free options also available).

Price: £20 per child, £10 per grown-up, booking is essential!

Light Up A Life

Light Up A Life is a time to remember the special people in your life who are no longer with us by dedicating a star in memory of your loved one(s).
 
Stars are not only for those who have died at the Hospice or in Hospice care.
 
If you have somebody you wish to remember this festive season, you are welcome to dedicate a star to your loved one(s), and join any of our services of remembrance this December.
 

Christmas Shopping

Rotherham Hospice has a range of lovely Christmas cards, calendars and diaries for sale this Christmas. All proceeds go to Rotherham Hospice.

Shop online and choose home delivery, or free pick-up from the Hospice.

Visit one of our 5 charity shops in Rotherham Town Centre, Herringthorpe, Wickersley, Dinnington & Wath.

Christmas Pop-up shops at Rotherham Hospice Main Entrance on 27th October, and 9th & 14th November

Why your support matters

 

Rotherham Hospice cares for families experiencing an end-of-life illness, both physically and emotionally. As a charity, Rotherham Hospice needs to raise £3 million each year to fund vital end-of-life services and we can’t do it without our amazing supporters like you.