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!

Set up your Just Giving fundraiser

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.

Get your Midnight Memory Message tag
Midnight Memory Message

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.

Register to volunteer

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.

Gaming For Good – a fun way to show you care

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Gaming for Good: how to get started for Rotherham Hospice

Did you know, the gaming industry is one of the biggest in the world and streaming platforms such as Twitch get more views than YouTube videos. And gamers are making great things happen through Gaming for Good.

Gaming for Good is a movement where gamers dedicate a stream or complete a gaming challenge for a charity, encouraging those watching to donate as they enjoy the show. Most streamers complete a Gaming Marathon. This is where the streamer plays games for a set amount of time (often 24hrs), streaming the full event and raising money as they play. 

Gaming for Good for Denise

Nic is one such gamer. When Nic’s honorary mum Denise became ill and needed hospice care, Rotherham Hospice was there to make sure Denise was comfortable during the end of her life.

In August 2022, Nic did a 24 hour live stream, as well as shaving his head live on the internet (that’s optional!).

Hundreds of people watched, joined in gaming and donated to Nic’s 24 hour live stream, ultimately raising £2K to help Rotherham Hospice keep caring for people like Denise. 

In Nic’s own words:

Nic did a Gaming For Good fundraiser in memory of Denise

I did it in memory of an amazing woman, and as a thank you to the Hospice who gave us some very important help and moments with her. I'd do it five more times given the chance!

Nic, fundraising in memory of Denise

 

If you love gaming, and Rotherham Hospice means something to you like it does for Nic, why not complete a Gaming for Good challenge and raise money for the Hospice!

Set up Gaming for Good

Just Giving has written a detailed guide on how you can organise a charity gaming stream, but here’s a few tips to get you started.

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Gaming For Good Twitch Overlay 1

If you’re interested in setting up a fundraiser and need more information or guidance, or a Rotherham Hospice T-shirt, please contact our Fundraising Team on 01709 308 900 or 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.

5 Hospice Care Myths

Myth busting: Hospice Care

Hospice Care: 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 at Rotherham Hospice!

Myth: Rotherham Hospice is just for those about to die

Truth

Hospices care for people who are dying, however palliative care is more than the last few days of life. Rotherham Hospice supports patients at varying stages of their illness, from the diagnosis of a terminal illness until the patient’s death and beyond, caring for the patients’ loved ones with our bereavement services.

Some people receive hospice care for just a few days, while others get support for several months, both in the Hospice and at home.

Rotherham Hospice Care Day Hospice Community Therapy Health and Wellbeing Healthcare Counselling Bereavement Support Phone CQC Information

Myth: Hospices are a sad place to be

Truth

There are sad times, of course, but our staff and volunteers try to make the Hospice a home away from home, where patients are comfortable, and their loved ones can focus on just being together. Hospice care is not about giving up, rather about making the best of the time we have. 

“The remaining days my beloved Mum had could not have been in a more perfect place – surrounded by wonderful people, filled with such compassion and kindness – you have touched our hearts and I know you made my mum feel special.”

Patient's relative

Myth: Hospices are just for older people

Truth

Hospice care is available for anyone who needs it, at any age. Rotherham Hospice is an adult hospice, caring for people aged 18 to over 100. It is a common misconception that hospice care is exclusively for the elderly, when in fact 25% of those that die in Hospices across the UK are under 65.

At Rotherham Hospice, our care doesn’t end with patients. We also offer bereavement support and counselling for the loved ones of our patients, including children aged 5-18 through our Sunbeams support group. Rotherham Hospice is a welcoming space for everyone.

Sunbeams Children's Bereavement Support Activity
A child and volunteer taking part in an activity at the Sunbeams Children's Bereavement Support Group

Myth: You can only be cared for by Rotherham Hospice in the Hospice itself

Truth

Hospice care happens wherever is the best place for it to happen, whether that is in our specialist 14 bed In-Patient Unit, in the Day Hospice, or in a patient’s own home, cared for by our Hospice at Home team. Rotherham Hospice supports patients to be where they want to be at the end of their life.

Rotherham Hospice Care Day Hospice Community Therapy Health and Wellbeing Healthcare Counselling Compliments, Comments & Complaints

Myth: We shouldn’t talk about death

Truth

Conversations about death and dying with the people we love can be difficult. It brings up uncomfortable emotions, so we tend to shy away from it. We might try to ignore what is happening until a loved one’s death is very close.  But starting conversations early is important to allow time for everyone to talk openly and honestly.

Rotherham Hospice Care Day Hospice Community Therapy Health and Wellbeing Healthcare Counselling Bereavement Support Phone South Yorkshire Cafe Types of volunteering

Being able to talk gives us the opportunity to share worries, fears or wishes. We can talk about our own death, a loved one’s death, being with someone when they die, asking what they want and knowing what to expect, and what we can do to make it the best death it can be.

For helpful tips on how to get started,  check out these resources by Dying Matters from Hospice 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.

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 Fair for Rotherham Hospice

Christmas Fair for Rotherham Hospice

Christmas Fair for Rotherham Hospice

You’re invited to the Christmas Fair at Rotherham Hospice. Join us at Wickersley Old Village Cricket Club for fun, food, games and more, including the return of Santa Dash!

🎅 Santa’s Grotto – due to high demand this is by advanced booking only. Call 01709 308 900 to book your spot now.
🎄 Santa Dash is back – join us for a Festive Fun Run for just £5 including your Santa hat. Find out more here.
🎅 Delicious food & drink
🎄 Christmas crafts & activities
🎅 Gifts galore
🎄 Games & raffles

When

3rd December 2023, 12-4pm

Where

Wickersley Old Village Cricket Club

Price

FREE entry for the Christmas Fair!

Pop Up Christmas Shop at Rotherham Hospice

Christmas pop up shop at Rotherham Hospice

Get extra organised this Christmas & support Rotherham Hospice

 

Come along to the Pop Up Christmas Shop at Rotherham Hospice.

We’ll have lots of stocking fillers and festive goodies to make your Christmas prep easier than ever, including:

  • Christmas Cards
  • Calendars
  • Diaries
  • & More

When & Where

  • Thursday, 2nd November, 4-7pm, Rotherham Hospice Reception, Broom Road, Rotherham
  • Tuesday, 7th November 4-7pm, Rotherham Hospice Reception, Broom Road, Rotherham
  • Wednesday, 15th November, 4-7pm, Rotherham Hospice Reception, Broom Road, Rotherham

 

Can’t make it?

Shop online for all your Rotherham Hospice festive goodies. You can choose to have your items delivered to your home, or collect from the Hospice.

Or pop into one of our Rotherham Hospice Charity shops in Rotherham Town Centre, Wickersley, Herringthorpe, Dinnington & Wath.

 

Why your support matters

Rotherham Hospice is here to care 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 amazing supporters like you.

Light up a Life 2022

Light Up A Life 2022

Light Up A Life is a time to remember the special people in your life who are no longer with us.

Stars of Remembrance

Light Up A Life 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.

Light Up A Life Star of Remembrance

To make your dedication:

Donate online here

Or by cheque

Please make cheques payable to Rotherham Hospice and post to Rotherham Hospice, Broom Road, Rotherham, S60 2SW.

However you donate, please be sure to include:

  • Light Up A Life
  • Your loved one’s name
  • Your name and contact details (address, phone number, email in case we need to check any details of your dedication.
  • The Rotherham Advertiser kindly publishes our dedications received by 30th November in its newspaper. Please let us know if you DO NOT WISH for your dedication to be included.
  • 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.

 

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.

There will be three services, two at Rotherham Hospice and one at Rotherham Minster. These services are an opportunity to come together and reflect on memories of loved ones through music, readings and lighting of candles.

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.

 

When & Where

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

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

11th December, 4-5pm, Rotherham Minster

 

Limited Edition Light up a Life 2022 Pin Badge

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 HERE.

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 is here to care 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 amazing supporters like you.

 

Everyone at Rotherham Hospice thanks you for your support.

Light up a Life 2022

Light Up A Life 2022

Light Up A Life is a time to remember the special people in your life who are no longer with us.

Stars of Remembrance

Light Up A Life 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.

Light Up A Life Star of Remembrance

To make your dedication:

Donate online here

Or by cheque

Please make cheques payable to Rotherham Hospice and post to Rotherham Hospice, Broom Road, Rotherham, S60 2SW.

However you donate, please be sure to include:

  • Light Up A Life
  • Your loved one’s name
  • Your name and contact details (address, phone number, email in case we need to check any details of your dedication.
  • The Rotherham Advertiser kindly publishes our dedications received by 30th November in its newspaper. Please let us know if you DO NOT WISH for your dedication to be included.
  • 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.

 

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.

There will be three services, two at Rotherham Hospice and one at Rotherham Minster. These services are an opportunity to come together and reflect on memories of loved ones through music, readings and lighting of candles.

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.

When & Where

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

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

11th December, 4-5pm, Rotherham Minster

 

Limited Edition Light up a Life 2022 Pin Badge

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 HERE.

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 is here to care 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 amazing supporters like you.

 

Everyone at Rotherham Hospice thanks you for your support.