St Christopher's

Death, dying and bereavement affects everyone. But not everyone will have a good death or be supported through their grief. 💫That’s not good enough.😞

We were proud to be supported by @geraintjohn_ and @elisjames at the @DulwichHamletFC vs Chichester City FC game last Saturday. Geraint challenged Elis to a 100m sprint at half time and together they have managed to raise over £5,600 for our hospice! Thank you to all involved!

Don't miss out on this once in a lifetime trip to trek the Moroccan Sahara desert, all whilst raising vital funds for St Christopher's hospice. Book your place today: bit.ly/409MZIS

When Eddie, 83, was asked: "What matters most to you?" he said to his doctors that it would be to see Millwall play one last time. He was told that with the help of his family, it would be possible to make that happen. Read his story: bit.ly/40248Ed #thisishospicecare

Thanks so much for your support @geraintjohn_ and @elisjames - we're so excited to see who wins 🏃

Grab your Early Bird discount before it's too late! Sign up to our Fun Walk before midnight, Saturday 28 February, and get a discount on your ticket. Find out more and book your place today: bit.ly/4cchuFf

We took a trip down memory lane this week, looking at Fun Walk memories from over the last 35 years! Do you have a favourite Fun Walk memory? Share yours in the comments below 👇 Early bird prices close next week! Sign up today: bit.ly/4cAAQDZ

"You're united by that feeling of joint grief and connected to everyone else on the walk." 20 years after her father died at St Christopher’s, Sharon completed Fun Walk 2025 with her son and enjoyed it so much she’s participating again. Full story: bit.ly/4tDpeq8

Christmas is often a time of celebration, but it can also be a difficult time of year for so many. We're holding a Bereavement Help Point at our CARE Building on 24 December at 10am, for anyone who needs to reach out and feel supported at this time. bit.ly/4s9PCXD

✨ "Our lives have changed because someone we love is no longer present. In this place, we remember them." ✨ We would like to thank all who attended our Remembering services at Orpington and Sydenham and dedicated a light in memory of their loved ones.

Join us tomorrow at our Sydenham site for our Remembering with St Christopher's event✨ Please be aware that there is no parking at the Sydenham site on the day of the event. To find out more follow the link bit.ly/3M6185V

We were delighted to welcome @helenhayes_ MP last Friday. She says: "The dedication of staff and volunteers is incredibly impressive. I was particularly interested in the hospice’s work with children, young people and schools, and the broader community engagement."

Join us tomorrow at our Orpington site, Caritas House for our Remembering with St Christopher's event✨ To find out more follow the link bit.ly/3M6185V

30 Years of Progress: Inside the #MND Conference It's been a few weeks since we held the annual Motor Neurone Disease conference in partnership with King's College Hospital NHS. Read our post-conference article: bit.ly/4is7zMP #motorneuronedisease #annualmndconference

The fantastic @tomallencomedy won £5,300 on @RomeshRang's #ParentsEvening with mum, Irene, kindly donating the money to us. A huge thanks to Tom for his ongoing championing of hospice care. Full episode on YouTube: bit.ly/43gRvqZ. Strong language and adult humour.

In health, social care, or frontline roles, you may find yourself supporting people in distress. Attend our Meaningful Conversations course to access a range of realistic scenarios and practise your skills in a supportive environment. 📅 18 November bit.ly/47wQlc4

Just one week to go! Last chance to attend the Motor Neurone Disease Annual Conference, hosted at our @stchCARE building in Sydenham. Full details here: bit.ly/49j2RhJ

You may sometimes find yourself supporting someone who is distressed or in need of comfort. Our Meaningful Conversations course will give you the skills to speak with people who need help or reassurance. 📆 Tuesday 18 November 🕘 9.30am – 12.30pm bit.ly/3LgccNh

🤍 Loss & Legacy: Recognising Legacy 🤍 We are hosting a FREE Loss and Legacy workshop, where we will explore what legacy means. All are welcome to attend! 📅 Tuesday 11 November 🕛 10am – 12pm Go to bit.ly/43pl8Gr or call us on 0208 768 4330 for more information.

We were delighted to welcome @elliereeves to the hospice and our East Dulwich Kids Shop on Friday. She says: “It was a real privilege to visit St Christopher’s. The care they provide for our community is outstanding and you can see the dedication of their staff and volunteers.”

🤍 Working with children who are bereaved Our upcoming course will equip you with the necessary skills to support children and their families, managing loss and grief. Join our free introduction evening: 📅Tuesday 11 November 🕛7pm-8pm 💻Online bit.ly/4nV4qHi