East Lancashire Hospice

Mary Pomfret

Mary Pomfret

Mary Pomfret

My Story

East Lancashire Hospice and the date of the 2023 London Marathon are extremely personally important to me.

My late husband Graham was an outstanding runner and had raced 11 marathons, 3 of them being London. He encouraged me to not only become a runner but a marathoner too. 
Sadly, in March 2016 he was diagnosed  with stage 4 Lung Cancer.  During the difficult 13 months that followed East Lancashire Hospice was there supporting both of us. The counselling, complementary therapy treatments and nursing support were amazing.

Graham's  wish was to die at home and with their support it was possible. Graham passed on Sunday 23 April 2017, London Marathon morning. It seemed fitting that he would finish his life marathon on that day.

To thank East Lancashire Hospice for all they provided for Graham and me I want to use my ballot spot to raise much needed donations for them.

I will not only be thanking the hospice, but also honouring Graham's memory by running the 2023 London Marathon on the 6 year anniversary of his passing.

Whatever amount you can donate for the continuation of the incredible help and support East Lancashire hospice provides to so many other individuals and families, I sincerely thank you.

East Lancashire Hospice

Raising for:

East Lancashire Hospice
138%

Funded

  • Target
    £1,000
  • Raised so far
    £1,376
  • Number of donors
    42

My Story

East Lancashire Hospice and the date of the 2023 London Marathon are extremely personally important to me.

My late husband Graham was an outstanding runner and had raced 11 marathons, 3 of them being London. He encouraged me to not only become a runner but a marathoner too. 
Sadly, in March 2016 he was diagnosed  with stage 4 Lung Cancer.  During the difficult 13 months that followed East Lancashire Hospice was there supporting both of us. The counselling, complementary therapy treatments and nursing support were amazing.

Graham's  wish was to die at home and with their support it was possible. Graham passed on Sunday 23 April 2017, London Marathon morning. It seemed fitting that he would finish his life marathon on that day.

To thank East Lancashire Hospice for all they provided for Graham and me I want to use my ballot spot to raise much needed donations for them.

I will not only be thanking the hospice, but also honouring Graham's memory by running the 2023 London Marathon on the 6 year anniversary of his passing.

Whatever amount you can donate for the continuation of the incredible help and support East Lancashire hospice provides to so many other individuals and families, I sincerely thank you.