St Clare’s Hospice: How you fundraised to support the place that helped so many

Families across South Tyneside have been sharing their stories of how St Clare’s Hospice has supported them during difficult times.

The hospice, based in Jarrow, announced its closure on Monday. Forty-five staff will face redundancy as a result. As the news broke, we received so many heartwarming messages of support from you about how the staff and volunteers helped your families, and provided dignity for those who needed their services. We have now taken a trip down memory lane to remember all of the fundraisers you attended, from Boxing Day Dips to sponsored runs.

Fundraising for St Clare's on Boxing Day 2012.placeholder image
Fundraising for St Clare's on Boxing Day 2012.
Taking part in the Boxing Day Dip at Sandhaven Beach.placeholder image
Taking part in the Boxing Day Dip at Sandhaven Beach.
Braving the chilly waters.placeholder image
Braving the chilly waters.
No fear when fundraising.placeholder image
No fear when fundraising.
A great time for a great course.placeholder image
A great time for a great course.
A runner takes part in the Rainbow Dash.placeholder image
A runner takes part in the Rainbow Dash.
Dashing through Monkton Stadium.placeholder image
Dashing through Monkton Stadium.
The colours of the rainbow at a sponsored run for St Clare's.placeholder image
The colours of the rainbow at a sponsored run for St Clare's.
Warming up for the Rainbow Dash.placeholder image
Warming up for the Rainbow Dash.
The colour run was a popular event with all ages.placeholder image
The colour run was a popular event with all ages.
Getting into the running spirit.placeholder image
Getting into the running spirit.
Before starting the run.placeholder image
Before starting the run.
Families across the borough have been sharing their experiences of St Clare's work.placeholder image
Families across the borough have been sharing their experiences of St Clare's work.
Donning their shades and taking to the track in 2016.placeholder image
Donning their shades and taking to the track in 2016.
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