2 Nov 22
Crewe mum to take on ‘The Ultimate Firewalk’ after breast cancer battle
A Crewe mum who is recovering from surgery for breast cancer is preparing to walk on hot coals to help raise money for the hospice which supported her through her treatment. Helen Longworth has signed up for St Luke’s Hospice ‘Ultimate Firewalk’ as a thank you for the care and support she has received from…
16 Aug 22
Jo’s artistic talents set to go under the hammer
One of our Day Hospice patients is having her dream realised after learning that a painting she recently created through our popular Art Therapy course is being auctioned off, with all proceeds coming to St Luke’s. As a child, Jo Hatton from Crewe was repeatedly told by teachers that she shouldn’t bother with anything artistic:…
1 Jun 22
St Luke’s pays tribute to its amazing volunteers
The vital contribution volunteers make to St Luke’s Hospice is being recognised and celebrated as part of National Volunteers’ Week. Over the past 12 months volunteers have collectively contributed more than 45,500 hours of their time in support of St Luke’s Hospice, whether helping in its charity shops, stewarding at fundraising events or supporting patient…
3 Mar 20
Lexie’s Walk for Papa
New Mum Lexie Farmer, who is taking part in St Luke’s Midnight Walk in memory of her Dad, is urging others to pull on their trainers for the Hospice. Despite her own health problems, Lexie from Wistaston, will be walking ten miles through the streets of Crewe and Nantwich this June as a thank you…
13 Aug 19
Billy’s Story
Billy Shelbourne from Winsford has been attending our Day Hospice for one day a week for the last six weeks. He says it has given him ‘relief, freedom and help’ in dealing with emphysema, heart problems and COPD. Here’s Billy’s story: “First of all when I was asked to come to the hospice I said…