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7 Oct 2026 Patient and Family Stories

Jessica takes to the skies in memory of dad Simon

Jessica Catling faced one of her biggest fears when she took to the skies for a charity skydive, raising more than £2,400 for The Kirkwood in memory of her…

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7 Oct 2026 Community

John keeps his wife’s memory shining through Light up a Life

For John Tatchell remembering his beloved wife Patricia Anne Tatchell through The Kirkwood’s Light up a Life campaign has become an important tradition, one he…

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7 Oct 2026 Community

The Kirkwood says thank you to supporters with special Thank-a-Thon

Staff from across The Kirkwood came together for a special Thank-a-Thon, taking time out of their day to personally thank some of the incredible people whose…

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7 Oct 2026 Patient and Family Stories

Keith shares how The Kirkwood stood alongside his family during Moira’s final months

After more than six decades of knowing and loving his wife Moira, Keith Wilson describes losing her as devastating. But during the final months of Moira’s life,…

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6 Oct 2026 Patient and Family Stories

Danielle turns memories of mum Sarah into miles for The Kirkwood

For Danielle, the eight weeks between her mum Sarah being diagnosed with cancer and her death changed everything. Danielle from Dewsbury knew about The Kirkwood, but…

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