“My Auntie Deb was just 55 when she sadly passed away from cancer. The care, compassion and support shown to Deb and our family at LOROS meant so much, and I wanted to give something back to the hospice and incredible nurses who cared for her."
The Run Leicester Festival, which took place on Sunday 11th October, celebrated its biggest ever event. With a record 5000 runners signed up for the sold out half marathon and 10K, the event has raised over £150,000 for LOROS Hospice, with the total set to grow as further donations come in.
"Knowing how well Mum was cared for by LOROS has helped me enormously with my grief. They made sure she was comfortable and treated with dignity right until her last breath."
A record 5,000 runners are set to take to the streets of Leicester on Sunday 11th October for the Run Leicester Half Marathon and 10K, making 2026 the biggest event in its history and helping to raise vital funds for LOROS Hospice.
Kerry Muncie, 53 from Swannington, will be taking on the LOROS Machu Picchu Trek in March 2027 alongside her daughter, Hannah. The challenge holds special significance for their family as they trek in memory of their daughter and sister, Lily, and raise funds for LOROS following the support the family received.
Michelle Clark, Matron at LOROS, is stepping well out of her comfort zone and will be taking on the Half Marathon to raise money for LOROS, inspired by the patients, families and staff she encounters each day.
A rare Roland JP-8000 synthesiser, owned and used by Martyn Ware of The Human League and Heaven 17, has been generously donated. to LOROS’ Spiral Scratch shop
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.
