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Amy Martin during treatment for breast cancer and recently with her family

Amy tackles huge challenge to thank FORCE

Twelve months ago, Amy Martin could barely run at all after a tough regime of cancer treatment.

But on Sunday May 24, she’ll be one of 440 people lining up as part of Team FORCE at Exeter’s Great West Run.

Amy aims to raise £1,000 for FORCE Cancer Charity to say thank you for all the support she has received from them since a diagnosis of breast cancer in late 2023.

She has signed up for the 10k — the 13.1 mile half marathon option wasn’t on the cards — and admits: “I will be walk-running, but I will finish it because I am a bit stubborn and — let’s be real— I’ve...

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Local people push themselves to the limit for Hospiscare

Rock Solid Race returned to Escot on Saturday 15th March. Local charity Hospiscare were delighted to have over 70 runners tackle the 5K Dash and 10K Rock Solid race between them raising thousands of pounds. The weather beautiful added to the atmosphere of the day, a far cry from the torrential rain and hail of last year. Thousands of people came from all over the country to take part in the popular event which boasts more obstacles per km than any other obstacle course race. Team BoxFit from Starcross had an impressive team of 33 participants. Team leader Gabriel Osborne said: “Deciding to...

Easter Egg-stravaganza raises funds for Hospiscare

Local businesses are supporting Hospiscare’s Easter Egg-stravaganza by raffling luxury Easter Eggs to raise money to help people living with a terminal illness in Exeter, mid and east Devon.

Many businesses have already started raffling their Eggs, including the University of Exeter.

Alison Ramsden, Communication Manager for Campus Services at the University of Exeter said: “We are delighted to be supporting Hospiscare with their Easter Egg-stravaganza. We have seven eggs out in total across our campuses in various locations from our Family Centre to student residences and...

University water sales raise £5,000 for Hospiscare

Retail and catering staff at the University of Exeter are proud to have donated over £5,000 to local charity Hospiscare.

For every bottle of Abbey Well Water the team sell throughout their catering and retail outlets, Coca Cola Enterprises donate 5p to the University’s chosen charity/project for that year.

The University of Exeter has been taking part in the scheme for over four years, supporting various charities and projects both in the UK and Africa and have helped to raise over £12,000.

The Campus Services Team has been working with Hospiscare over the past two...

SWH proud to support Devon Air Ambulance Trust

SWH were proud to present representatives from the Devon Air Ambulance Trust with a cheque for £502 last Thursday.

SWH, a multi-disciplinary contractor providing civil engineering, highways maintenance and construction services, has proudly supported the DAAT since 2008, having raised nearly £3,000 for the cause during that time. In 2011 staff voted DAAT to be SWH’s charity of choice which it has remained since.

SWH and its work force of over 600 have since raised money for the local charity through fundraising days and in-house competitions. The Trust provides emergency...

Exeter School Pupil Fundraises for Memory Café

An Exeter School pupil has been supporting the Honiton Memory Café in their efforts to fundraise and build awareness around dementia and Alzheimer's.

Sixth Former Richard Baker has been supporting the Honiton Memory Café because he enjoys helping others. He has attended some of the social events that the Memory Café runs for carers and their cared-for and is helping to publicise a charity art auction that is taking place at the Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) on Friday 25 April to raise funds.

Richard said: "It has been good to help the charity and to understand more about...

Exeter Sport Relief Challenge at Princesshay

This Saturday, on the 22nd March 2014 there will be a day of activities at Princesshay Shopping Centre raising money for Sports Relief.

South West Athletics Academy will be running the 'Sprint Challenge' where anyone can have a go on their world class portable track and compete against others for the best time on the leader board.

Street Motion Freerunning Academy will be running the 'Precision Jump Challenge' where participants can test out their jumping distance, height and accuracy.

All activities are offered free of charge though a small...

Wine Tasting with Susy Atkins Raises Funds for Hospiscare

A South American wine tasting evening at the Deer Park Hotel, Honiton has raised more than £1700 for Hospiscare. Wine expert Susy Atkins, who appears on BBC1’s Saturday Kitchen introduced the evening and explained why she had selected the wines. She explained their characteristics and why the specially chosen South American tapas complimented each wine.

Hospiscare trustee Nick Ag-Manning, Mark Godfery of Deer Park and Jane Clarke of Rock Mill Design put the event together to raise funds for the local hospice.

Nick said: ‘’ It was an excellent event in fantastic surroundings...

Golfers called to tee off for tenth charity tournament

Organisers of one of Devon’s premier golf tournaments will be celebrating its tenth anniversary in style this summer, hoping to raise more than £100k for local charity Hospiscare.

Teams of golf enthusiasts are being called to putt their best swing forward at the Hospiscare Golf Day, taking place at the Exeter Golf and Country Club on July 10.

Spaces are available for 50 teams of four to sign up for the amateur competition and be in with a chance of taking home the coveted Marnie Burgoyne Memorial Trophy.

Since its launch in 2004, the golf event has seen more than...

Solicitors support sizzling fundraiser for local cancer charity

On Thursday 3 April, Devon-based law firm Gilbert Stephens LLP will once again play host to the Great Devon Breakfast in aid of local cancer charity, FORCE.

The Great Devon Breakfast last year raised £10,000 across 17 different venues and the event, supported by Gilbert Stephens LLP, will be held at St Olaves Hotel located on Mary Arches Street, Exeter, at 8am. Breakfast costs just £8 and includes a full English with tea or coffee and organisers hope it will help raise around £500 for the local charity.

Philip Luckham, CEO for Gilbert Stephens, comments: “We are delighted...

SW take action and raise awareness of Dementia

South West businesses, universities and local authorities are just a few of the organisations who have joined forces to raise awareness of Dementia and to improve the lives of those living with the disorder.

Some of the good work includes setting up cafes, singing and activity groups, becoming a Dementia Action Alliance, attending Dementia Friends awareness sessions and much more.

Organisations have rushed to become involved in raising awareness of Dementia since the Prime Minister's national challenge on Dementia two years ago.

The national challenge on Dementia...

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Amy tackles huge challenge to thank FORCE

Local people push themselves to the limit for Hospiscare

Easter Egg-stravaganza raises funds for Hospiscare

University water sales raise £5,000 for Hospiscare

SWH proud to support Devon Air Ambulance Trust

Exeter School Pupil Fundraises for Memory Café

Exeter Sport Relief Challenge at Princesshay

Wine Tasting with Susy Atkins Raises Funds for Hospiscare

Golfers called to tee off for tenth charity tournament

Solicitors support sizzling fundraiser for local cancer charity

SW take action and raise awareness of Dementia

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