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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 […]

Luton Dad takes on London Marathon to say thanks

14 April 2016

A father and son team from Luton are running the London Marathon to thank a charity for the opportunity it gave them to spend precious time with their daughter after she’d died. Colin Moore, 25 from Galston Road, Luton, said he can never thank Keech Hospice Care enough. “My incredible and inspirational little girl lived […]

Announcement – Tony Jules

8 February 2016

Media Statement We are sorry to announce the death of Tony Jules, a patient of Keech Hospice Care. Tony, 63, from Sundon Park in Luton died peacefully at Keech on Sunday surrounded by his loved ones. Tony who had terminal prostate cancer was recognised for his selfless actions after turning his room at Keech Hospice […]

New CEO takes the helm at Keech Hospice Care

5 February 2016

Liz Searle has been appointed as CEO of Keech Hospice Care with immediate effect. Liz joined Keech Hospice Care, the adult hospice for Luton and South Beds and the children’s hospice for Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Milton Keynes in 2012 as its Clinical Director and has been the charity’s acting CEO since September 2015. Liz said […]

Dying man meets his angel

28 January 2016

A dying man from Luton has come face-to-face with his angel. Tony Jules, 63, from Sundon Park in Luton has terminal prostate cancer but turned his room at Keech Hospice Care in Luton into a fundraising hub to raise £40,000 to buy ‘an angel’ – the cost of a nurse for one year who will […]