Teesside Hospice

Every one of our patients have a different journey, but they all share one thing in common: they have each been deeply touched by Teesside Hospice. Those who leave a gift in their will to us play a vital role in helping us provide compassionate care to the people of Teesside when they need it most. These special gifts allow us to reach more families, develop new services, and support our dedicated team. You can leave a gift in your will to say thank you, after we have said goodbye. Get involved in our 'Make a Will Month' this March and leave a legacy in your will to Teesside Hospice 💜 🔗 Find out more at https://loom.ly/oMteKA4 ✉️ Register your interest at fundraising@teessidehospice.co.uk or call us on 01642 811145

Leaving a legacy or a gift in your will to Teesside Hospice is one of the best ways to support local people like Lee living with a terminal illness, helping them live as well as possible for as long as possible. Lee’s wife Jen shared with us their story and how Teesside Hospice has given him permission to live his life in hospice care: “Lee was diagnosed very unexpectedly with a very rare form of cancer in November 2023. It came as a massive shock to us and further scans revealed that it was at stage 4. In November, our designated Macmillan nurse talked to us about the Hospice services that may be available to Lee. At first, he didn’t want to consider it - I think through fear that he always associates the term hospice with dying. Having seen Lee in lots of pain, my concern was that, as his illness progressed, it would be very difficult to support him at home with regards to pain management. I was reassured that the Hospice was an option that would allow Lee to have the support he needed, but more importantly, the dignity that he also desired. From the very start of Lee’s hospice admission, it felt as though Lee was being given permission to live his life (a very different feeling to when he was in the hospital, where he felt he was waiting to die). As a family, we had made no plans for Christmas as we were told in the hospital that it was unlikely Lee would survive that long. As it was, Lee got his wish to attend Church on Christmas Eve and see the children open their presents on Christmas morning. The fact that I am able to stay overnight brings comfort and reassurance to Lee. When thoughts creep into your mind in the middle of the night, the nursing staff are always there to help. This reassurance has made such a big difference to our journey. I know I can’t change the outcome, but I feel far better prepared than I ever have before. Our children (Aged 16, 14 and 6) have also found comfort in knowing that whilst their Dad is very poorly, he is safe and in no pain. They also originally thought they would not want to come into the Hospice - they were scared. But now they feel comfortable being able to sit with Dad and chat about their days. We were overwhelmed by the Hospice's support that allowed our eldest daughter to spend her 16th birthday with her Dad at the start of January. The Hospice has touched our hearts and we will always show our support going forward for everything that they have done for us. We feel very fortunate that Lee has been able to access the services of the Hospice and I would always recommend to any family that if this support is available to them, do not hesitate in accepting it.” Help hospice care live on. Leave a gift in your will and help us to continue to fight for hospice care in the UK, ensuring that people in Teesside can die with dignity, surrounded by the best care. https://loom.ly/oMteKA4

Help protect the future of hospice care with a Gift in your Will to Teesside Hospice 💜 Last year, we cared for 3,000 people within Teesside, and you can be a part of helping us providing that vital care. It’s so important to have an up-to-date Will. It’s the only way you can ensure your lasting wishes are honoured and your loved ones are cared for. It can be a stressful process when considering a Will, so we have put together a legacy guide to make things a bit more simple. No matter the size of your gift, it will have a vital impact on our work. We want to continue to fight for hospice care in the UK, ensuring that people in Teesside can die with dignity, surrounded by the best care, but we can't do it without you. Find out how you can leave a legacy to Teesside Hospice and get involved in our free 'Make a Will Month' in March: https://loom.ly/oMteKA4 ✉️ Register your interest at fundraising@teessidehospice.co.uk or call us on 01642 811145

Our 2024 Rudolph Run was amazing!! 🦌 Thanks to the help of over 70 schools and nurseries across Teesside, we are proud to announce that our Rudolph Run has already raised an incredible £66,000! Over 10,000 pupils took part in supporting Teesside Hospice at Christmas time, and every step they took helped to make a real difference to the care that we provide to our patients and their families. We can’t thank you all enough for your amazing efforts, without your support the Rudolph Run wouldn’t be such a huge success 💜 If you’re looking for other ways to support our hospice this year, check out our events on our website: https://loom.ly/3KgTQdA

Leave a Gift in your Will and help it live on for all, for now, forever 💜 Preparing a will is one of the most important steps you can take to protect the future of those you love. By putting your wishes in writing, you ensure that your family is cared for, your assets are distributed as you intend, and charities close to your heart are supported. Funding remains a challenge for many hospices across the nation, but legacy income is an important and growing source of funding. Your gift to Teesside Hospice could help us fund: 💜Provide essential training to frontline hospice staff caring for people at the end of life. 💜Make sure those who are currently missing out can get hospice care by working with the government to ensure that hospice, palliative and end of life care stays high on their agenda. 💜Respond to a family in their time of need, helping them get the support, guidance and care they need. 💜Improve hospice care by giving hospice staff the resources and tools they need to better care for people. 💜Support carers in the community looking after people in their own homes at the end of their life. Because we care about you and your wishes, we invite you to consider leaving a legacy to us. Help us ensure that people in Teesside can die with dignity, surrounded by the best care. 🔗 Find out more at https://loom.ly/oMteKA4 ✉️ Register your interest at fundraising@teessidehospice.co.uk or call us on 01642 811145

This is hospice care. Last year, legacies and gifts in wills helped us care for 69 people in our specialist In-Patient Unit, helping more people like Helen and her family: “My name’s Helen, I’m 42 years old and first got diagnosed in 2017 with stage three breast cancer. I’ve battled multiple diagnoses of cancer over the years, with many treatments including a mastectomy, radiotherapy, and numerous rounds of chemotherapy. Ever since my first seizure in September last year, I’ve been slowly deteriorating. I just haven't been myself, I don't look like myself and I didn’t act like myself. I’ve been able to do less and less things, and it’s been heartbreaking for the kids to see. I’ve got a son, Lucas who is 17 and a daughter, Imogen who is 13. For young kids you don’t expect your mum to be in a hospice at their age, and I’m so proud of how open they are to talking about their feelings. Lucas is really trying to keep his mind off everything, and is keeping himself busy by doing some fundraising for the hospice which I think is really lovely. My sister in law also decided to create a go fund me page to support me, and at first I felt too proud and wasn’t sure about it. I don’t have any savings or life insurance, and thought the page might be useful for paying for my funeral as I don’t want to leave a burden to my family. Within a week of the page being set up, she raised £7,100 and I was just in tears. I was blown away because I don’t even know half of the people who have donated and supported me. When Dr Deane came to see me and told me that it was time for me to come back into the hospice after Christmas, I felt a huge weight lifted off my shoulders. When the kids come and visit me you can visibly see that they are happy that I’m here. They clearly feel like ‘yes, mum is at the hospice, she’s safe and looked after’. My room is filled with flowers, my own bedding, photos of me and the children, and Imogen is going to help me set up the room to make it feel like my own. It makes such a difference and feels like home. It’s a place of peace here. Some people think of a hospice as just somewhere you go to die, but that’s not how it is, and even if you do come here to die, it would be in a dignified and holistic way. If I had the money, I would definitely leave a gift in my will to the hospice, so that people like me could get the same care and dignity that I’ve received.” Everyone deserves to be cared for at the end of life, but sadly one in three people won't get this care. You can help every Helen, every family and friend, everyone, get the end of life care and support they need. Help hospice care live on and leave a gift in your will, so we can help more people like Helen and her family. Contact fundraising@teessidehospice.co.uk or call us on 01642 811145 to find out more about leaving a gift in your will to Teesside Hospice today 💜

It's your last chance to groove for good at the Teesside Hospice Disco Ball ! The Teesside Hospice Disco Ball is coming to Hardwick Hall on Saturday 1st March, and you’re invited! 🪩 £750 per table (10 people). Single tickets £75 🍽️ 3-course meal + drinks package 🎶 Disco-inspired entertainment 🎁 Live & silent auctions + luxury raffle 🌟 Black tie (or disco attire!) Get your groove on and make a difference for Teesside Hospice. 🌟 📅 Book your spot now by contacting: julieburniston@teessidehospice.co.uk or grabbing our last tickets via our website: https://loom.ly/7K7zels #TeessideHospice #DiscoBall2025 #GrooveForGood

Leaving a legacy or a gift in your will to Teesside Hospice is one of the best ways to support local people living with a terminal illness, helping them live as well as possible for as long as possible. At Teesside Hospice, it costs £6 million annually to run our services – that’s almost £17,000 every 24 hours. Last year, we received £897,100 in legacies, which equates to 14% of our income donated by people leaving a gift in their will. No matter the size of your gift, it will have a vital impact on our work. Your legacy will enable us to continue to fight for hospice care in the UK, ensuring that people in Teesside can die with dignity, surrounded by the best care. Join us in 'Make a Will Month' this March and leave a legacy in your will to Teesside Hospice 💜 Find out more below and download our free legacy and wills guide today 👇 https://loom.ly/oMteKA4 Contact our team to register your interest: ☎️ 01642 811145

We're thrilled to be Anna Turley, Redcar and Cleveland MP's Charity of Choice this year! "As your MP, I always try and support great local charities who do amazing work to support people in times of need. I like to have a ‘Charity of the Year’ and am delighted to announce my charity for 2025… This year I will be supporting Teesside Hospice because they do such amazing work changing lives across Teesside by supporting people and families who've been affected by a terminal illness. They looked after a dear friend of mine last year and made his last weeks as peaceful as could be hoped for. I also speak to so many constituents who have benefited from their support both in the hospice, and at home and in the community. I will be undertaking a number of challenges and events this year and will be announcing the first very soon - something every month of 2025 - and so I’m so grateful to everyone for any support you can provide." We can't wait to see Anna's fundraising journey for us this year, thank you so much for your amazing support! 💜

Join Us For A Night to Remember! On Saturday 1st March at Hardwick Hall, join us for the Teesside Hospice Disco Ball! 🌟 £750 for a table of 10. Single tickets £75 🌟 3-course meal & drinks package 🌟 Disco-themed entertainment 🌟 Live & silent auctions and raffles 🌟 Black tie (or disco attire!) Support Teesside Hospice while enjoying a dazzling night of food, fun, and fundraising. 💃 Don’t wait - book your table today by contacting: julieburniston@teessidehospice.co.uk or grab your tickets via our website: https://loom.ly/7K7zels #TeessideDiscoBall #CharityEvent #SupportLocal