Real stories

From supporters raising funds for their loved ones to our volunteers sharing their experiences at St Wilfrid’s, get inspired by our real stories by real people. Choose your type of story below.

  • 2026 Marathon Runners

    Hear how some of our 2026 marathon runners are feeling before taking on the marathon…

  • Bryony’s Story

    As we start 2026, we’d like to celebrate the amazing people who work at the…

  • Gary’s Story

    My name is Gary Edgington, I’m 62 and I’m currently being cared for by the…

  • Nicki’s story

    My name is Nicki Hughes, and I’m proud to lead the Community Services team here…

  • Ann’s Story

    Volunteers are at the heart of St Wilfrid’s. Whether it’s helping at our shops, keeping…

  • Meet John – one of our volunteer gardeners

    We caught up with John who has helped maintain our gardens since the Hospice moved…

  • Over £31,000 raised by Marathon Runners

    This year, we were thrilled to see our highest number of runners taking on either…

  • Our 2025 London Marathon Runners

    Hear how some of our 2025 Marathon Runners were feeling, during their training before taking…

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