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Supporter Stories

If you’re looking for inspiration then look no further! We have been supported by incredible individuals in many different ways over the years.

Each supporter goes above and beyond to raise funds for areas within our hospitals that are close to their heart and have inspiring stories to share!

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Dorset dad’s half marathon in honour of his daughter for SPRING

Matt Burgum is running his first Bournemouth half marathon in honour of his daughter, Lily, for SPRING, a service that supports parents and relatives experiencing baby loss.

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Retired PE teacher’s cream tea afternoon serves up support for cancer care

In July, retired PE teacher Denise ‘Denny’ Broadwell gave back to the cancer care team that supported her – by hosting a delightful cream tea event that raised funds for the Jigsaw Unit at Royal Bournemouth Hospital.

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Bournemouth estate agent’s half marathon challenge for the cancer care ward that saved his life

Bournemouth estate agent Chris Rowley, who was diagnosed with cancer in January 2023, is running a half marathon to fundraise for the ward that saved his life.

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Dorset Dad takes on ultra-marathon for Gully’s Place

On Saturday 25 May 2024, 50-Year-old John McDermott laced up his trainers to tackle a 100km trail run from London to Brighton.

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Walk with Nigel and University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity for men’s health

Meet Nigel Holland who was supported by the Urology team and keen to raise awareness of men’s health.

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Getting hooked on knitting helped Joshie Cadbury learn to live with epilepsy

Hear how young Joshie Cadbury used his love for knitting to fundraise for our charity’s Epilepsy Fund.

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10 new reclining chairs make rest possible during chemotherapy

The Jigsaw Unit at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital now has 10 new reclining chairs to help make patients a little more comfortable during their chemotherapy treatment.

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Previous NHS Nurse walked her way towards recovery and beyond

75-year old Perla Gabuya from Bournemouth was a Mental Health Nurse in the…

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Michael’s story

In May 2022, 76-year-old Michael Marsh was diagnosed with prostate and bladder cancer and treated at the urology department based at Bournemouth Hospital. Michael is...

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