Charity News
Daughter dedicates two days of research to mum lost to brain tumour
A woman from Devon who lost her beloved Paignton mum to a brain tumour has dedicated two days of research...
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Brain tumour patient’s Exmoor trail run in Star Wars costume leads to three days of sponsored research to help find a cure
A young Devon man living with a brain tumour is sponsoring three days of research at a Plymouth Research Centre...
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Blood bike volunteers celebrate milestone
Volunteers who provide a vital service to Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust are celebrating their 350th call out....
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Rowcroft’s Big Tackle smashes all-time record – over 1,000 people to lace up their boots!
Rowcroft Hospice’s highly anticipated annual fundraising event, The Big Tackle, has hit a monumental milestone with over 1,000 participants registered...
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Striking the right chord: Rowcroft’s music therapy service
This World Music Therapy Day, Rowcroft Hospice is shining a light on the transformative power of music in palliative care...
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Talking about grief: Why it’s time to open up and walk the walk
Time to Talk Day on Thursday 6 February 2025 serves as a powerful reminder to reflect on and discuss our...
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Climb Mount Kilimanjaro for Rowcroft Hospice in 2026
Rowcroft Hospice is inviting adventure-seekers to join them on the challenge of a lifetime in 2026 by climbing Mount Kilimanjaro,...
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Pendennis Care Home residents relive memories through AR tech
With this week marking the International Day of Education on 24 January, Rowcroft Hospice is proud to showcase the transformative...
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Devon shoppers show that healthy eating is more than a New Year’s resolution
Shoppers in Devon are eating healthily to live healthily, according to the latest data from Tesco.The supermarket giant has revealed...
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Surge in cancer rates in young adults highlights critical role of hospice
Recent findings from Cancer Research UK reveals a worrying surge in cancer rates among the under-50s, with an increase of...
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6,000 young Rudolphs jingle all the way for Rowcroft Hospice
Nearly 6,000 children from around 30 schools and nurseries across South Devon have laced up their running shoes, donned their...
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Local companies ‘deck the halls’ for Rowcroft Hospice
Five generous local businesses are supporting vital end-of-life care at Rowcroft Hospice and spreading festive joy through the sponsorship of...
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Recycle your Christmas tree and support Rowcroft Hospice Rowcroft
Rowcroft Hospice is excited to announce an eco-friendly way of supporting local patients with life-limiting illnesses this Christmas time. Rowcroft’s...
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Rowcroft Hospice celebrates two more Queen’s Nurse Awards
Rowcroft Hospice is thrilled to announce that two more of its dedicated nurses, Barbara Argent and Jane Butland, have been...
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Hospice uses innovative digital approach to engage local primary school children
Rowcroft Hospice is embracing digital innovation to connect with young supporters through a new collaboration with local company Tubers. Together,...
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Give back with a Christmas table at Bistrot Pierre
Some of Torquay’s most vulnerable residents will enjoy a special Christmas treat this year thanks to a seasonal gift from...
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From brilliant bargains to gorgeous gifts, Rowcroft shops have Christmas all wrapped up
As the festive season approaches, Rowcroft Hospice is delighted to be part of the Charity Retail Association’s Good Cause Santa...
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Blooming Brilliant! Rowcroft’s Open Gardens programme raises £8K for hospice care
Rowcroft Hospice’s Open Gardens programme has once again blossomed into a splendid success, raising a fantastic £8,056 this spring and...
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Glitz, glamour and giving back: Strictly Rowcroft returns for 2025!
After the fantastic success of Dancing Stars in 2019, Rowcroft Hospice is thrilled to announce the return of this much-loved...
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Rowcroft urges government to protect end-of-life care from Budget hikes
Following the recent Budget announcement which introduces substantial hikes in employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) for the voluntary sector, Rowcroft...
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