Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice

07/10/2026

A big thank you to the team Zurich, who have bought and built a new shed for us!

Each summer, they run a ‘summer challenge’ where charities submit a fundraising/volunteering challenge, and the teams at Zurich choose which one to take on.

Thank you for choosing us, and for your ongoing support. 💙

05/10/2026

Meet our incredible fundraising team!

Alysia is our Regional Fundraising Team Manager and has been in the fundraising team at the hospice for 11 years.

Sam is our Senior Regional Fundraiser. She firmly believes pistachio is the world's most underrated ice cream flavour and once walked across Venice for a single scoop of the city's top-rated pistachio gelato.

Alisha is a Regional Fundraiser and has regular ice-skating lessons and, impressively, has mastered skating backwards.

Dyllan is a Regional Fundraiser. Dyllan has won all four of his charity boxing fights, helping him to raise over £1,500 for different charities along the way.

Kirsti is a Regional Fundraiser. She ended up in Australia for much longer than planned as during the pandemic she wasn't allowed to leave for 6 months!

We love to hear from you with your fantastic fundraising ideas! You can get in touch with the team at [email protected]

05/10/2026

03/10/2026

Only two weeks to go! Last chance to book on to our magical Starlight Hike 🌟

Join us on Saturday, 17th October. Bring family, friends, and even your dog! You can walk to celebrate someone special, show your appreciation for our incredible Sue Ryder Nurses or simply take part because you believe everyone deserves expert care and grief support. With a beautiful route under the stars, it’s a night the whole family will remember ✨

Book your spot at: sueryder.org/get-involved/fundraise-for-us/events/starlight-hike-cheltenham/?utm_source=organic-social&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=slh-2026

02/10/2026

A huge shout out to everyone who took part in Run Cheltenham 2026!

More than £125,000 has been raised by over 150 incredible runners, with many running in memory of people who are important to them.

Crossing the finish line was 82-year-old Dave Cant and his family - Dave has raised more than £10,000 for the cause. He describes the event as: 'a truly magical experience'.

Every mile Team Sue Ryder ran helps us make sure no one facing death, dying or grief misses out on the care they deserve. We couldn't do this without you. 💙

Check out the professional photos from the day: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1513904174098310&type=3

01/10/2026

"Everyone can take their time to remember the people they love who have died and leave a remembrance star for them. I think I will leave one for Daddy."

Eight-year-old Erin Sykes is taking on the Sue Ryder Starlight Hike Cheltenham for the very first time – and she couldn't be more excited.

Erin has been asking to join the 10km walk since she was just two. This year, she'll finally be putting on her trainers, choosing a flashy scrunchie and walking through Cheltenham in memory of her dad, Ben, who died at Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice when Erin was very little.

"My Mummy has walked the Starlight Hike five times, and I'm so excited that I can finally do it too. It always sounds like so much fun! I already have my T-shirt, which is really comfy, and I love the stars on it. Everyone gets one, so I think it will look amazing with hundreds of people all wearing them. I can't wait to get my face painted, and I already decided I want glitter and stars!

"Mummy has said I can eat lots of sweets along the way, talk to lots of people and hopefully raise lots of money to support the hospice."

For Erin and and her family, the hospice will always hold a special place in their hearts. She hopes her walk will help raise vital funds so other families can receive the same care and support.

01/10/2026

29/09/2026

Best decades for music? Get ready to dance the night away with some incredible tunes!

After completing the London Marathon and running all the way back to Cheltenham as part of her incredible Last Leg For Leigh challenge, Jane Shorting is back with another fundraiser for Sue Ryder.

Join us at Now That's What I Call 80s & 90s on Friday, 20th November at & Botanic, Cheltenham. The tunes will be flowing, and every ticket sold will help support our expert care 💙

Grab your tickets: eventbrite.co.uk/e/now-thats-what-i-call-80s-90s-tickets-2000055509870?

A huge thank you to Jane and everyone supporting Sue Ryder 💙

26/09/2026

This October, Team Glynda will step out under the stars once again for Sue Ryder Starlight Hike Cheltenham - walking in memory of Glynda, a much-loved Stanway woman who was cared for at Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice in the final days of her life.

Gemma Thomas, Glynda’s daughter, will be joined by 14 family members and friends as they take on the 10km route, raising funds so more families can receive the same compassionate care and support.

She shares, “After Mum died, we knew we wanted to do something to give back... we wanted to raise money to help other families. I know Mum would be proud of us, and taking part in her memory feels like the right thing to do. Every single person at the hospice was amazing... They listened to Mum and treated her with such kindness.”

💙 Join Team Glynda and hundreds of others at Sue Ryder Starlight Hike Cheltenham, sponsored by Allstone Speedy Skips and Monster Mix, on Saturday 17th October. Walk 10km, remember someone special, and help Sue Ryder continue to be there when it matters.

Standard tickets start from £20 per adult, including a t-shirt and finisher’s medal. Teams of five or more can get 20% off with code TEAM20.

Sign up today and make every step count. ✨ Link in comments.

21/09/2026

Did you know you can bring your dog to Starlight Hike?

We love to see furry friends on the walk, whether you're walking in memory of a loved one or simply want to support a great cause, you and your pup can take on a beautiful route under the stars 🐶

Book your spot at: sueryder.org/get-involved/fundraise-for-us/events/starlight-hike-cheltenham/?utm_source=organic-social&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=slh-2026