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Sandra nominated for Pride of Britain for Rotherham Hospice

Sandra is our Pride of Britain!

Everyone at Rotherham Hospice wants to congratulate Sandra Jones, Manager of our Herringthorpe Charity Shop, who was recently nominated for the Mirror’s Pride of Britain Awards.

Sandra was nominated in the Fundraiser of the Year category as recognition for everything she does for Rotherham Hospice and her local community around Herringthorpe.

Sandra is passionate about helping her local community, starting as a volunteer for Rotherham Hospice over 10 years ago. She later became Assistant Manager, then Manager of our Herringthorpe charity shop.

It's a little shop with a big heart that's what we always say. The customers, the volunteers, everyone – absolutely amazing.

Sandra Jones, Rotherham Hospice Shop Manager

As a charity, Rotherham Hospice relies on its shops to raise money needed to care for local people and their loved ones going through an end-of-life illness. It’s thanks to people like Sandra that our charity shops are more than just places to find pre-loved treasure at bargain prices.

Clinical Nurse Specialist Vicki explains, “It’s patients and families of patients that have passed away that go into these shops and that’s quite a sensitive time for them. Without realising it, they can be in floods of tears so Sandra and her team and all the other volunteers in shops, they have to be a listening ear sometimes and a comforting ear.”

Sandra puts her all into making everyone feel welcome in the shop. Thank you for all your effort!

Stephen King, Director of Fundraising for Rotherham Hospice

Sandra made it to the final four nominations for Pride of Britain for the Yorkshire & Humber region and was featured on ITV Calendar News. Well done Sandra from everyone at Rotherham Hospice and all the people whose lives you’ve touched!

Inspired by Sandra's story?

Volunteering is a brilliant way to learn new skills, meet new people and feel good in the knowledge you are giving back to your local community.

Rotherham Hospice has all kinds of different volunteering opportunities available, from shop assistant, to bereavement counsellor to volunteer gardener.

Our volunteers get as much out of volunteering as they put in, and are an essential part of ensuring Rotherham Hospice can support our local families.

Light Up A Life 2023

Light Up A Life with Rotherham Hospice

We know that Christmas can be a difficult time for those who have lost a loved one.

Our Light up a Life memorial services are an opportunity to join together and remember those that are no longer with us this Winter.

To dedicate a Light Up A Life Star in memory of your loved one, please click the button below. For a donation of your choice, you will receive two beautiful stars – one to keep at home and one to hang from the Rotherham Hospice Christmas Tree.

You are also welcome to attend one of our Light Up A Life memorial services:

Thursday 7th Dec – Rotherham Hospice Gardens
Saturday 9th Dec – Rotherham Hospice Gardens
Sunday 10th Dec – Rotherham Minster

If you cannot attend a service, please send us your Star of Dedication, and we will be happy to hang it on the Rotherham Hospice Christmas Tree on your behalf.

Your loved ones do not have to have been cared for by Rotherham Hospice to come and celebrate their life. All are welcome

What's on this Christmas

Christmas Fair

3rd Dec - 12-4pm

Christmas crafts, entertainment, festive food & drink, games, unique gift shopping and more.

Santa Dash

3rd Dec - 12.30pm

Run, jog or roll round our festive course and raise money for Rotherham Hospice.

Santa's Grotto

3rd Dec - 12-4pm

Meet Santa at our Christmas Fair

Pre-booking is essential!

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.

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Midnight Memory Walk 2024 – Really Early Bird Sign-Up OPEN

Midnight Memory Walk 2024 is coming!

Sign up by 30th September for the really early bird price of just £8!

Enjoy a memorable night by taking part in the Midnight Memory Walk 2024 around Rotherham with lots of love and laughter.

Midnight Memory Walk 2024 is a fun and exciting experience where you can get together with old friends and make new ones while raising money in remembrance of your loved ones for Rotherham Hospice.

Get dressed up as bright and colourful as you wish – we have lots of glitter to make you sparkle.

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

When

Saturday 22nd June 2024, starting midnight (ending Sunday 23rd June)

Where

10K through the streets of Rotherham, starting and ending outside the AESSEAL New York Stadium

Really early bird sign-up

Sign up by 30th September for just £8!

Your really early bird Midnight Memory Walk registration includes:

Midnight Memory Walk T-Shirt
Refreshments midway on the walk
A celebratory cuppa and a butty at the end

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.

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5 Hospice Funding Myths

Hospice Funding: 5 Myths Busted

There are a lot of myths and misconceptions about hospices and hospice care, whether that be who can receive hospice care, the services we offer, or who pays for hospices. Let’s explore what’s a myth, and what’s a truth about hospice funding!

Myth: Hospices are funded by the NHS

Some hospices are run as part of NHS, but many aren’t. Rotherham Hospice is a charity, and not an NHS hospice, although we work closely with NHS partners and meet the same high standards of care.

Rotherham Hospice costs £6 million a year to run, with around half our funding coming from an independent regulator of health and social care.

Even with this funding, we still need to fundraise an incredible £3 million a year to cover basic needs such as professional nurses and energy costs.

It is only thanks to our incredible community of supporters that we can bridge this gap and keep providing vital end-of-life care to the people of Rotherham. To see how you can help, please visit the Fundraising page on our website.

Myth: Hospices are immune from the rising cost of living

Just like everyone else, Rotherham Hospice’s costs have risen in recent times. While we do what we can to save energy, the Hospice’s electricity bill alone has more than doubled in the past year, going up by 104%.

Although Rotherham Hospice is a charity, we don’t get free electricity or other utilities. And unlike businesses, we can’t pass on our costs to customers, and rely on communities to fundraise for our services.

This is why, more than ever, support from our local community is so important.

Myth: Hospices are run by volunteers

We are incredibly grateful to our wonderful volunteers and trustees for giving their time and skills to Rotherham Hospice – they do an amazing job!

However, providing consistent, good quality care means investing in professional staff.

There are areas of palliative care and Hospice management that need paid expertise to ensure Rotherham Hospice can keep supporting our local community.

Myth: I can’t make a difference

Anything you can give makes a massive difference.

If everyone in Rotherham gave just £5, we would have raised almost half of our fundraising goal for the year.

If you aren’t in a position to donate money, you could support the Hospice through word of mouth, by sharing our posts on social media, volunteering your time at events.

You could even take on a challenge and raise money by asking your friends and family to sponsor you. It all helps towards meeting our £3 million yearly goal!

Myth: Putting money in a bucket is the only way to raise money

Putting money in a Rotherham Hospice collection bucket is an important way you can help the Hospice… but it isn’t the only way!

You can support the Hospice in many ways including:

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.

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RUFC vs Leeds United Charity Ticket Auction

RUFC vs Leeds United Charity Blind Ticket Auction

RUFC vs Leeds United Charity Ticket Auction

Rotherham Hospice has one set of 4 lounge tickets available for Rotherham United vs Leeds United on Friday 24th November.

Hospitality tickets for this game are SOLD OUT so this could be your only chance to get your hands on such an amazing experience! These tickets have a value of £720.

These are available by blind auction to the highest bidder.

To place your bid

Email marketing@rotherhamhospice.org.uk with your:

Name
Phone number
Sealed bid amount

The deadline for auction entries is: Sunday 5th November by Midnight (GMT)

Thank you to Diamond Partner AESSEAL for kindly donating these match tickets. All proceeds from the auction go to Rotherham Hospice.

Terms & Conditions

Entries via comments or DMs will not count and will not be monitored. Only entries made to marketing@rotherhamhospice.org.uk will be counted.
Winning bidders must make payment to Rotherham Hospice by Tuesday 7th November at 3pm. If after this time payment has not been received, your bid will be cancelled and we will offer the tickets to the next highest bidder.
Please pay by BACS or cash into the Hospice. No cheques will be accepted.
Lounge tickets include a 3-course meal, waitress service, seats to watch the match, a match programme, entertainment before and after the game & 1 car parking space.
Children are permitted to use the tickets, but they must be accompanied by an adult.
These tickets are non-refundable and cannot be re-sold.
After completing your purchase, your name will be sent to Rotherham United as the main contact for the table of 4. You may be asked for ID before entry is granted.
If you have purchased your tickets and wish to give them as a gift or have purchased them on behalf of someone, please email marketing@rotherhamhospice.org.uk to confirm the name of the person that will be attending the hospitality.
All hospitality guests are asked to dress appropriately and adhere to a smart casual dress code. The dress code is relaxed for under 16’s. Please note that away colours are NOT permitted within the hospitality areas.
Away supporters are permitted to purchase tickets, however, the hospitality facilities are located within the Home Areas of Rotherham United, and therefore visiting supporters are advised to always act with discretion. Rotherham United will not tolerate any disruptive behaviour and may be asked to leave.
Both Rotherham Hospice & Rotherham United do not accept any liability and can withdraw the tickets at any time.
All tickets are subject to Rotherham United FC T&Cs.
No bidder’s identity will be made public, unless the winning bidder agrees to do so.

Please be aware of scammers! We will contact the winners directly to the provided email and phone number, never via social media.

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. We can only do it thanks to our amazing supporters like you.

Find out more about how your support impacts Rotherham families here.

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Summer Fair CANCELLED

Summer Fair Cancelled

Unfortunately we have had to cancel today’s summer fair due to the terrible weather.

Rotherham Hospice truly appreciates the contribution and effort our supporters had put into this, especially our amazing volunteers. Sadly Mother Nature was against us today, but we hope to be back soon bigger & better!

Please let any one you know who planned on attending this afternoon not to come. Thank you for your understanding!

Virtual Challenges with Rotherham Hospice

Run a virtual marathon from your treadmill!

Want to complete a marathon but haven’t managed to get a spot or want to split the distance over a few ways or between friends? Always wanted to climb Everest but can’t afford the trip? A virtual challenge is for you!

Virtual Challenges are challenges you can complete in your hometown, around your neighbourhood or on a treadmill!

Rotherham Hospice has teamed up with Run for Charity who offer a variety of Virtual Challenges throughout the year that you can get medals for and raise some money for Rotherham Hospice. Here are just a few:

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.

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Thank you for making Midnight Memory Walk 2023 a night to remember!

Thank you for making Midnight Memory Walk a night to remember!

Nearly 700 amazing people joined us for the Midnight Memory Walk – the first one in 7 years!

Together we walked the streets of Rotherham through the night, remembering our loved ones, sharing memories and raising vital funds for Rotherham Hospice.

The Midnight Memory Walk has raised nearly £50,000 for patient care in Rotherham, with cash donations still coming in!

Thank you!

When Rotherham Hospice called, the people of Rotherham do not disappoint. So many people came together to make the Midnight Memory Walk possible it’s impossible to name everyone, but we would like to thank the following:

All our wonderful volunteers who helped in the run up and on the night

Event sponsors ASD Lighting, Burrows Motors, Elvin Automation Services & Skoda Rainsworth

Rotherham United Football Club & RU Community Sports Trust

PA Entertainment

Raynet – the volunteer communications team

I-motion Gym who got everyone warmed up

Photographers Ben Saxton & Jim Brailsford

Brecks Beefeater & The Homestead who provided toilet stops on the route

Sarah the facepainter

Charlie Nunn – mind reader extraordinaire

Spar Thurcroft who donated much needed water on such a warm evening

Really Awesome Coffee, Broadway Diner, Get Loos, First+ Medical

And of course Rotherham Hospice Ambassador John Breckin, who has been a driving force behind bringing back the Midnight Memory Walk!

Your sponsorship

Even though Midnight Memory Walk 2023 is over, there’s still time for your friends & family to show support, both for you and in memory of your loved one.

The online Just Giving page here will remain open for a few more weeks, so please add your photos to your page and keep sharing! You can donate to a specific person’s fundraiser or in general.

If you are collecting cash or cheques as sponsorship, please try to get these into the Hospice by 31st July, 2023.

Please bring cash collections to the Rotherham Hospice main entrance between 8am-4pm, Mon-Fri.

Get ready for Midnight Memory Walk 2024!

Loved taking part, or sad you missed out? Pre-register HERE and be the first to know when registration opens for Midnight Memory Walk 2024.

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.

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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.

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.

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Rotherham United FC proudly support the Hospice

Rotherham United proudly supports local Hospice

In an inspiring act of community spirit, Rotherham United Football Club has unveiled its new 23/24 season official football kit, with Rotherham Hospice taking centre stage!

Rotherham United Commercial Director Steve Coakley explains:

“For the forthcoming 2023/24 Sky Bet Championship campaign we were determined to look at doing something different, innovative and community-based because we felt that best represented what Rotherham United is all about.”

Several local businesses came together to form the Diamond Partnership, which funded the sponsorship deal, allowing Rotherham Hospice to reach thousands more people at no cost to the Hospice. Read more about the Diamond Partnership here.

Rotherham Hospice Director of Income Generation Stephen King adds:

“What makes this even more special is the support of the local businesses who have made this possible. Their generosity means that it will be the Rotherham Hospice sunflower logo sitting proudly on that famous red shirt. The exposure Rotherham Hospice will receive next season is incredible.

Everyone connected to Rotherham Hospice would like to thank Rotherham United for their unbelievable support.

This partnership will not only have a huge impact on our patients, families, volunteers, and staff, it will bring the people of Rotherham together in support of their Hospice.”

Rotherham Hospice Deputy Clinical Director Jayne Lowe is keen to explain how having Rotherham Hospice so visible helps:

“Many people may not know what services are available to them when they find themselves or a relative or friend experiencing an end-of-life illness. By having Rotherham Hospice front & centre on the RUFC shirts, we can let people know we exist and are here to help!

The difference hospice care makes to people’s lives is amazing.

Hospice care is all about making the most of the time you have left. Our community nurses help people stay in their own homes wherever possible, and our In-Patient nurses help with symptom management and giving families a peaceful, calm place to spend time together. All of this we provide free of charge, but only with help from of our amazing supporters like Rotherham United FC!”

Rotherham Hospice would like to thank RUFC Chairman Tony Stewart & Honorary Life-Time President John Breckin for keeping the Hospice and the Rotherham people close to heart, Commercial Director Steve Coakley for all your hard work in getting this done, all the Diamond Partnership businesses who contributed financially to make it happen and every Miller fan who has helped the Hospice throughout the years.

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.

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Sandra is our Pride of Britain!

Inspired by Sandra's story?

Light Up A Life with Rotherham Hospice

What's on this Christmas

Christmas Fair3rd Dec - 12-4pm

Santa Dash3rd Dec - 12.30pm

Santa's Grotto3rd Dec - 12-4pm

Why your support matters

Midnight Memory Walk 2024 is coming!

Sign up by 30th September for the really early bird price of just £8!

When

Where

Really early bird sign-up

Sign up by 30th September for just £8!

Volunteer

Why your support matters

Hospice Funding: 5 Myths Busted

Myth: Hospices are funded by the NHS

Myth: Hospices are immune from the rising cost of living

Myth: Hospices are run by volunteers

Myth: I can’t make a difference

Myth: Putting money in a bucket is the only way to raise money

Why your support matters

RUFC vs Leeds United Charity Ticket Auction

To place your bid

The deadline for auction entries is: Sunday 5th November by Midnight (GMT)

Terms & Conditions

Why your support matters

Summer Fair Cancelled

Be the first to know what's on at Rotherham Hospice

Run a virtual marathon from your treadmill!

Why your support matters

Thank you for making Midnight Memory Walk a night to remember!

Thank you!

Your sponsorship

Get ready for Midnight Memory Walk 2024!

Why your support matters

Midnight Memory Walk 2024 is coming!

Midnight Memory Walk 2024 Pre-Registration

Where

Price

Volunteer

Why your support matters

Rotherham United proudly supports local Hospice

Why your support matters

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Christmas Fair

3rd Dec - 12-4pm

Santa Dash

3rd Dec - 12.30pm

Santa's Grotto

3rd Dec - 12-4pm