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Free wellbeing drop-in sessions offering support in the Five Towns area

Residents across the Five Towns area of Wakefield District are invited to attend free wellbeing drop-in sessions hosted by our Hospice.

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26 Oct 2026
Ella’s kindness kits bring joy to young visitors

7-year-old Ella’s thoughtful idea is making hospice visits brighter for children.

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16 Oct 2026
Five people outside The Prince of Wales Hospice hold a £10,000 presentation cheque and a Sigma fundraising banner.
Sigma team raises £10,000 for our Hospice after Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge

Sixteen employees from Sigma Group took on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge and raised more than £10,000 for our Hospice.

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14 Oct 2026
Five dogs in colorful Teletubbies-themed costumes pose on a grassy field beside a “Teletubbies” display.
Fundraising highlights: September’s fantastic community support!

From sponsored walks and running challenges to cycling adventures and community events, September brought together people with a shared aim: raising vital funds for The Prince of Wales Hospice.

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13 Oct 2026
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Centenary Walk raises £8,685 for The Prince of Wales Hospice and Castleford Tigers Foundation

Castleford Tigers supporter Glyn Jepson has raised an impressive £8,685 through his Centenary Walk, a 100-mile fundraising challenge celebrating 100 years of Castleford Tigers.

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05 Oct 2026
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A 190-mile challenge for the Hospice – Tour De HMP

For Richard Gunther, taking on a 190-mile bike ride through Yorkshire and Humberside was about much more than the challenge itself. It was a way to give something back to The Prince of Wales Hospice, after his family experienced the care and support of our team during one of the most difficult times in their lives.

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21 Sep 2026
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Fundraising highlights: August’s amazing community support!

August was another brilliant month of fundraising and community support for The Prince of Wales Hospice. From fundraising challenges and charity events to grants and long-term partnerships, there were lots of different ways people supported our Hospice throughout the month.

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15 Sep 2026
Gifts in Wills could help secure the future of hospice care

We are urging people to consider leaving a gift in their Will, as new figures highlight the growing pressure on hospice and end of life care.

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09 Sep 2026
Our wellbeing and incare team at our new pontefract superstore
Hospice to High Street: Bringing support closer to you

We are excited to launch Hospice to High Street, a new programme of free community drop-in sessions in our charity shops across the Five Towns area this September and October.

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07 Sep 2026
Sahar Ellis, her sister and her friend completing the York 10k in yellow tops
Sarah takes on 10K to honour her friend Helen

For Sarah Ellis, taking on the York 10K was about much more than completing a running challenge. It was a chance to remember her friend Helen, who was cared for at our Hospice, while raising money to support the care that meant so much to her.

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