Marie Curie Midlands

12/10/2026

Can we do Saturday night all over again please?! The Pink Ball 2026 was absolutely incredible! 💃

Three members of the Fundraising Team from WMH had the privilege of attending the ball - Leela, our Community Fundraiser for Birmingham and Solihull and Harri and Eve, Fundraising Assistants. They all agreed that it was a real privilege to represent Marie Curie.
Leela, Harri and Eve said it was a truly wonderful evening, with lovely food, great fun, fabulous music and a magnificent atmosphere with everyone coming together to raise money for Marie Curie 💛

The games, casino and raffles were so much fun and the auction was super successful and very entertaining! 🎲 The bag pipe band that processed us into the room for dinner were really impressive and the ABBA tribute band got everyone on the dance floor and singing along 🎤

LGGF have been fundraising for us since 1998 which is absolutely remarkable and we are so grateful for their hard work, generosity and unwavering support. The ladies once again put on another fantastic event and raised an absolutely amazing £12,500! 👏

A HUGE congratulations and thank you again to the LGGF ladies - you really are brilliant and we can't thank you enough for your kindness, diligence and dedication. What you do and the money you help to raise directly helps people experiencing a terminal illness and helping to close the gaps in the end of life care. Without fundraisers like you, we would not be able to be there to support people when they need us most.
For the people you are and for everything you do - THANK YOU.

To everyone who came along, we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did and thank you for your incredible donations to Marie Curie.

We are already so excited for next year's ball! 💛

12/10/2026

A HUGE thank you to LGGF for an absolutely amazing evening on Saturday and a HUGE congratulations on raising such a phenomenal amount! 👏

We will make another post over the next couple of days but we wanted to say the Pink Ball was an absolute blast - we all had so much fun and it was such a wonderful success! 🪩

We know the LGGF ladies work incredibly hard and we're so glad that it all went so well.
Same time again next year, ladies!💃 💛

10/10/2026

Today is World Mental Health Day 💚

This year's focus is 'being heard' - being heard helps us feel understood, less alone, and more able to cope with the challenges we face.

Mental health affects us all and taking the time to listen is one of the most powerful ways we can show support and understanding.

That’s why we’re encouraging you to create space today - space to have honest conversations, space to share your experiences, space to listen.

Because being heard can change lives 💚

Here at Marie Curie, we know that a terminal illness not only affects your physical health but your mental health too.
Our support line is here for you if you are living with a terminal illness, you are caring for a loved one with a terminal illness or going through a bereavement 💛

Call 0800 090 2309 - our support line is open 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday, and 10am to 4pm Saturday to Sunday 💛

For dedicated mental health support -

Samaritans - Call 116 123
Shout - Text SHOUT to 85258
NHS - Call 111 and select the mental health option

In an emergency always call 999.

You are not alone 💚

05/10/2026

October 5th marks the start of Hospice Care Week and we've decided to do some hospice myth busting!

❌ "Hospices are depressing"
✅ This is a myth! Hospices can of course be very sad places but hospices are also often full of joy, colour, laughter, warmth and love. We see so many families having fun, celebrating birthdays and enjoying quality time together. Hospices are designed to support joy as well as comfort.

❌ "You just go to a hospice to die"
✅ This is a myth! People can go to a hospice for support groups, counselling, respite care or pain management - just to name a few! A hospice offers many ways of supporting people living with a terminal illness, it is not only where people go at the end of their life.

❌ "There is nothing to do in a hospice"
✅ This is a myth! As well as support groups and counselling, we also have hairdressers, nail technicians, Pets as Therapy, books, music, games, massages and of course our beautiful gardens. There is something for everyone, no matter what stage of their life.

❌ "Hospices are only for people with cancer"
✅ This is a myth! Hospices care for anyone who is living with a terminal illness - this can be cancer but can also be many other conditions such as Motor Neurone Disease, COPD, heart failure, dementia and many others. A hospice will support as many people as possible who need end of life care.

❌ "Hospices are just about death"
✅ This is a myth! Hospice care also focuses on helping people live as much as they can for as long as they can - making everyday matter. Many of our staff help people write bucket lists, plan things they want to do/people they want to see, experience things they've never managed to. Whilst we cannot change the outcome, we can ease it for them and ensure that each person's holistic wellbeing is cared for just as much as their physical symptoms.

💛 Misconceptions can deter people from seeking help that can reduce pain, manage symptoms, improve quality of life and ensure comfort at the end of life, supporting both patients and their families.
💛 Understanding the truth about hospice care helps to ensure that more people access the care they need. Together we can help to challenge common myths about hospices and hospice care, enabling us to close the gap in end of life care.

01/10/2026

October 1st is National Poetry Day and one of our members of staff in the fundraising department has written a poem about navigating terminal illness and the help and hope that our hospices offer💛

"Waves crashing, lightning flashing,
Heavy, angry clouds.
Drowning in the darkness,
Engulfed in the gloom,
No horizon in sight.
Hope feeling lost…

But suddenly...
A beam of light, a glimmer...
Out of the darkness,
A lighthouse appears.
Safety.
Hope.
A guiding light.
At last.
No longer alone.
The ultimate destination remaining, but the journey slightly easing.
Still in the same boat, but no longer in the same sea."

By Harri

✏️ Poetry and creative writing can be a great way of expressing your emotions, making connections, navigating life's challenges and sharing experiences.
💭 If you or anyone you know would like to share any poetry or creative writing with us, we would love to see it in the comments💛

25/09/2026

⚽ Want to be in with the chance of getting your hands on a signed Blues or Villa shirt?!
💃 Then you NEED to be at the Pink Ball, hosted by LGGF, in support of Marie Curie - 10th October at the Birmingham Motorcycle Museum 💛
📞 Call Julie on 07984373583 to book your tickets now!

24/09/2026

Thank you Oakmans Estate Agents for your kind donation of £250 and for choosing us as charity of the week 💛

This week we’re supporting Marie Curie Midlands🎉

They provide vital care and support for people living with terminal illness, as well as their loved ones. We’re proud to support the compassion and comfort they bring to families when it matters most. 💛

Find out more & donate: https://www.mariecurie.org.uk

23/09/2026

Thank you Merrill and Barbara 💛

Merrill and Barbara have volunteered at our West Midlands Hospice for over 30 years. They spend their time looking after our gardens and what a beautiful job they do. Thank you, Merrill and Barbara 💛

Flower delivery from Morrisons 💐🌷

22/09/2026

👏 Adam Handley-Burton and Alicia Jallow from Morrisons Leek have enjoyed an outstanding August, raising £5,000 for Marie Curie!

Adam and Alicia said, "We have been absolutely blown away by the generosity of our local community in helping us achieve such a fantastic amount.

A massive thank you to everyone who donated, helped and represented Morrisons Leek in our fundraising mission."

💭 Sarah Hampton, Community Fundraiser for Marie Curie, said, "Every donation makes a real difference to the people we support. We rely on public donations to enable our nurses and healthcare assistants to provide expert end of life care and support, whatever the illness, in the comfort of people's homes and in our Marie Curie Hospices."

Adam and Alicia and the Morrisons Leek team have been fundraising tirelessly, giving up their own time and volunteering on days off to support Marie Curie. A huge thank you to everyone involved 💛

19/09/2026

You'll have seen our recent posts about The Pink Charity Ball hosted by LGGF which is raising money for Marie Curie. The ball is coming up in 3 weeks time and Phil recently completed the Cheltenham Triathlon for the LGGF total for Marie Curie!

Phil raised an incredible £1227.00!🏆🎉
🏃 He told us, "The Cheltenham Triathlon was hard work, but all for a good cause. Completing the 1.5km swim, 40km cycle and 10km run was made easier knowing the money raised would go to such a worthy cause in LGGF."

"It was an honour to represent the Charity and I can’t wait to attend the ball in a few weeks. It’s one night on the social calendar that we look forward to each year!"💃

🎟 There are still a few tickets remaining so don't miss out!
Contact Julie Hayward on 07984373583 to book your tickets for the ball on October 10th at Birmingham Motorcycle Museum.

If you're not able to attend the ball, you don't have to miss out on making a donation! The link to Phil's Just Giving page is here 👉 https://www.justgiving.com/page/philstock?utm_campaign=lc_frp_share_transaction_fundraiser_page_donation_received_-_nth_donation&utm_content=7aa079a8-de7e-4c08-b779-00ed32096cc3&utm_medium=email&utm_source=postoffice&utm_term=1789295677589

A huge achievement Phil - congratulations! And thank you for all your fundraising efforts 💛