News & Media

Nurses trek India for their patients

26 September 2016

Four nurses are taking on the challenge of a lifetime in memory of their patients and to raise money for terminally ill adults and children. The nurses from Keech Hospice Care in Luton, along with ten other staff and supporters from the charity, will be trekking across the tough terrain of Kerala, South India. Shirley […]

Granny swims Channel for Keech Hospice Care

22 September 2016

A grandma has successfully swam the English Channel to raise money for end of life adults and children. Alli Harmer, 58, from St Albans, completed the crossing for Keech Hospice Care this week as part of a four person relay team in a time of 14 hours and 56 minutes. The grandmother to four grandchildren […]

Come party! KeechFest celebrates 25 years of care

30 August 2016

One of Luton’s most popular charities is throwing open its doors and inviting you to join the party and celebrate its 25th Birthday. Live music and family entertainment will be rocking the beautiful gardens of Keech Hospice Care in Great Bramingham Lane, Luton as the charity’s KeechFest garden festival is back by popular demand on […]

TRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to visit Keech

11 August 2016

TRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to visit Keech Hospice Care Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will visit Keech Hospice Care in Luton on Wednesday 24 August 2016 to help the charity celebrate its 25th anniversary. TRH have been invited to tour the hospice, meet patients, volunteers and staff, and […]

Luton’s biggest ever Colour Dash raises record amount

18 July 2016

More than one thousand runners have to date raised £52,850, with more expected to come, by painting Wigmore Valley Park in Luton all the colours of the rainbow. Luton’s biggest ever 5K Colour Dash took place yesterday and a record breaking amount of money was raised for Keech Hospice Care which supports end of life […]

Luton gears up for biggest ever Colour Dash

29 June 2016

A Mother from Dunstable is encouraging people to paint Wigmore Valley Park the colours of the rainbow and sign up for Luton’s biggest ever Colour Dash. More than 1,000 people are expected to take part in Keech Hospice Care’s 5KM event on Sunday 17 July 2016. Noemi Dorgu, 34, said the money raised will make […]

Super Dad gets the surprise of his life

16 June 2016

A dad from Dunstable who gave up everything to care for his terminally ill daughter has been left stunned after finding himself the centre of attention on national breakfast television this morning. Martin Rackley, 38, and his daughter, Ruby, 3, have been supported by Keech Hospice Care in Luton since Ruby was diagnosed with an […]

A Letter to the editor – recognising our volunteers

2 June 2016

To the editor, During Volunteers’ Fortnight (1-12 June), Keech Hospice Care would like to say a big thank you to all of our 1,500 volunteers. In Bedfordshire 932, Hertfordshire 446 and Milton Keynes 77 volunteers generously give their free time to support Keech Hospice Care in different ways, including in our Keech Hospice shops, visiting […]

Dad puts pen to paper for Children’s Hospice Week

23 May 2016

A Dad from Sandy in Bedfordshire has found his own unique way of coping with his son’s life-limiting illness. As part of Children’s Hospice Week, Mark Campbell, 34, whose son Henry is cared for by Keech Hospice Care in Luton, has launched his debut novel, Footsteps in the Snow, to capture his thoughts, desires and […]

Death sparks children to become overnight sensations

12 May 2016

Pupils of Ramridge Primary School in Luton and The Grove Infant and Nursery School in Harpenden have become social media stars following a humorous film of them talking about death. In less than 24-hours, the film produced by Keech Hospice Care, the adult and children’s hospice in Luton, has racked up more than 20,000 views […]