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1 Apr 2026 Community

Family fundraiser runs 100km each to give back to The Kirkwood

A determined group of family and friends have raised funds for The Kirkwood by each completing an incredible 100km running challenge across a single month, inspired…

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27 Mar 2026 Care

The Kirkwood Secures Vital Funding to Support Care in Kirklees

We are pleased to announce we have secured new, long-term NHS funding which will help our charity to reinforce and protect key services following a period of…

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26 Mar 2026 Community

Running with Purpose Hilary Takes on the Boston Marathon in Memory of Dennis

Hilary Baseley is preparing to take on one of the world’s most iconic races, the Boston Marathon, and she’s doing it for a deeply personal reason. 

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25 Mar 2026 Patient and Family Stories

Jordan Brook is running in memory of her grandma to support The Kirkwood

When Jordan Brook crossed the finish line of the York Half Marathon, it wasn’t just another running achievement, it was a moment filled with love, remembrance…

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25 Mar 2026 Patient and Family Stories

“They gave me my dignity back”, Lesley’s story of care, compassion and strength with The Kirkwood

Lesley O’Neil’s life changed in an instant. In December 2025, what began as a hospital visit quickly turned into a life altering diagnosis of spinal…

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