A smiling Zack on the run with his friends for support
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An Upminster student has raised over £3,000 for an east London hospice in memory of his grandmother.
Zack Killoran completed the 4x4x48 Challenge, running four miles every four hours through the day and night to clock up 48 miles in 48 hours.
A sports science student at the University of Bath, Zack raised a total of £3,397 for Saint Francis Hospice, which cared for his nan Sally Smith when she was diagnosed with terminal cancer.
Zack raised the money in memory of his nan Sally Smith
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Lisa Denison is a fundraiser for Saint Francis Hospice.
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Lisa Denison has been part of Saint Francis Hospice s fundraising team for almost three years. She reveals the challenge of raising money for the charity in the Covid-19 pandemic.
I work with wonderful people in our local community, supporting them whilst they raise vital funds for their hospice.
As I am sure you can imagine, the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has hit our charity hard.
Our usual fundraising events have all been cancelled and trying to find new ways for our community to raise money has been incredibly difficult.
“I hope people realise we’re here and have got lovely new things.
“The hospice lost a lot of money during lockdown, so it’s great that so many people are out supporting us already.”
By midday, Cafe Bueno predicted it had already served 100 customers eager to sit outside and enjoy their coffee.
Manager Rana Arif said: “It feels amazing.
“I wish I could have everyone inside as well, because rain will be a big factor, but so far so good.”
Cafe Manager Rana Arif is pleased to be back serving coffee
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Customers Denise and Joyce, who preferred to only use their first names, had brought their own cups to the cafe and were delighted to be reunited.
Saint Francis Hospice community nurse specialist Julia Bryan shares her reflections on the pandemic and how it has changed the way the charity supports the community.
Anne Bender, volunteer at Saint Francis Hospice
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12:30 PM April 4, 2021
Anne Bender, a volunteer at Saint Francis Hospice, volunteer with the charity s OrangeLine.
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Anne Bender, a volunteer at Saint Francis Hospice, tells of her strong bond with the charity and volunteering on its OrangeLine.
My association with Saint Francis Hospice goes back to November 2001, when my mum was looked after by Hospice at Home. I became a volunteer in January 2002; I felt I had to do something.
I have always had a strong bond with this wonderful hospice and all the marvellous people in it.