Jimi cycled more than 3,000 miles around the UK and Ireland in memory of his parents, raising thousands of pounds for LOROS along the way. His remarkable journey was a chance to remember Mum and Dad, give something back and raise awareness of why access to hospice care matters.
Jake Measures, aged 32 from Husbands Bosworth, experienced first-hand the impact of hospice care when his Dad, Dave, 67, was cared for at LOROS last year. As he prepares to take on the Run Leicester Festival for LOROS in October, he shares his story.
David experienced the care of LOROS Hospice when his wife, Natalie, was supported there at the end of her life. Determined to keep Natalie’s name alive, with the support of family and friends, the incredible Natfest Festival was created in her memory.
What started as a “mad idea” between a mother and daughter became a 208-mile journey honouring two very close friends. From 2nd to 16th May, Demi and Julie walked from Coalville to Bournemouth Pier in memory of friends Kate and George.
Graham is 65 and lives in Glenfield. Following his wife’s death, he started attending a LOROS bereavement hub where he found the friendship and support he needed to manage his grief.
Ashley Adams joined nearly 60,000 runners taking on the 2026 London Marathon, many raising money for charities, including LOROS. Here’s his story.
Jacob Marshall is taking on the Texas Marathon in February 2026 in memory of his Dad, Simon, who was cared for on our inpatient ward earlier this year. Here is his story.
Mary Knight bid for the coin-covered elephant in our Stomp Round Leicester Auction back in October and then donated him back to the Hospice in memory of her husband, Mark Warner.
