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> 06.09.10 Runners stride out for hospice

More than 220 runners gathered despite the rain to take part in the second Worcester Half Marathon in aid of St Richard's Hospice on Sunday. (5th Sept)

> 06.09.10 Daredevils take to the skies for hospice

A group of daredevils took to the skies and raised thousands for St Richard's Hospice.

> 02.09.10 Hospice Annual Thanksgiving Service

Malvern Priory will be the setting for this year's St Richard's Hospice annual Thanksgiving Service to be held on Sunday, 26th September.

> 17.08.10 Now is the time to think about writing your Will

A campaign encouraging Worcestershire residents to get on and write their Wills has been launched by St Richard's Hospice.

> 17.08.10 Family motor show in gear for roaring success

A fantastic family day of fun at a Classic and High Performance car and bike show is being held at Bransford Manor, Bransford, on Sunday, 22nd August.

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Facts & Figures
• St Richard’s Hospice was formed in 1984
• We serve a population of 288,000 in South Worcestershire
• All our services to patients and families are free
• More than 2,100 patients and family members are supported by the St Richard’s team each year
• St Richard’s has over 150 staff and 900 volunteers
• We need to raise £5m this year to run our services
• Approximately 31% of our funding comes from the Worcestershire NHS. The remainder needs to be raised through voluntary gifts, donations and legacies.

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