News & Media

Mum taking on Bubble Rush in memory of dad and brother

22 May 2019

A mum whose dad and brother died within six-weeks of each other is asking the people of Bedfordshire to join her for an incredi-bubble day out and support the hospice which cared for her loved ones. Sophie Tillotson, 35, and her daughter Willow, 7, from Luton are asking everyone to walk, run or dance their […]

Tribute to Iris White, founding member

13 May 2019

Iris White, founding member of the adult hospice at Keech Hospice Care, dies It is with great sadness we have learnt Iris White, a founding member of the adult hospice at Keech Hospice Care in Luton, has died. Iris was 92 years old and sadly died on 10 May 2019. We were proud to be […]

Virtual reality tour opens up hospice care to community

4 March 2019

A dad whose terminally ill baby sadly died at Bedfordshire’s children’s hospice is backing the launch of a cutting-edge virtual tour to help families like his discover the wonderful care it provides. Tim Butler came to Keech Hospice Care in Luton for the first time when his baby son Alexander was seriously ill last year […]

Local hospice in top 20 of not-for-profit UK employers

22 February 2019

Keech Hospice Care has been recognised as one of the best not-for-profit employers in the UK after coming in at 18 in the prestigious Sunday Times Top 100 list. The charity, which supports children and adults with life-limiting and terminal illnesses, first entered The Sunday Times Top 100 in 2017, when it achieved a ranking […]

Nurse to walk over burning hot coals in friend’s memory

4 February 2019

A dedicated nurse is taking on the challenge of walking over fiery coals in memory of her best friend who died at the hospice where she works. Fiona Mitchell, a nurse on the adult in-patient unit at Keech Hospice Care in Luton, can’t wait to take on the charity’s Firewalk on Sunday 17 February. The […]

Take on the ultimate challenge with Legowalk

29 January 2019

Adventurous kids and grown-ups are spurring on others to walk over 6ft of Lego bricks to raise money for their local hospice after having a brilliant time taking on the challenge. Keech Hospice Care’s Legowalk is the ultimate test of mind and body, with participants young and old walking barefoot across hundreds of colourful blocks […]

Tot’s parents just want to see her smile for Christmas

18 December 2018

The parents of a little girl who was brain damaged and had to be put into a coma at just six weeks old are daring to hope their wish of seeing her smile again will come true in time for her first Christmas. Ten-month-old Skylar McLean from Stevenage, Hertfordshire, was a healthy and happy baby […]

School pupils give Santa a run for his money

28 November 2018

Students at The Priory School in Hitchin are limbering up to join hundreds of Santas on the most festive fun run of the season for Hertfordshire’s children’s hospice. The team of 20 pupils and teachers can’t wait to take on Keech Hospice Care’s Santa Run this December and raise money for the charity. Priory student […]

Join festive fun run and make a real difference

18 November 2018

Seriously ill children have benefitted from almost 3,000 hours of nursing care in the last 10 years thanks to the people of Bedford taking part in the town’s most festive fun run. Since Keech Hospice Care’s annual Santa Run began in Bedford 10 years ago, the event has raised an incredible £107,000 – the equivalent […]

Festive gifts and treats on offer at Christmas Market

5 November 2018

Forget buying the usual smellies or those bog-standard high-street gifts – the Keech Christmas Market has everything you need to make it the best Christmas yet! Surprise your loved ones with beautiful, handmade crafts and gifts for all ages at Keech Hospice Care’s Christmas Market. Enjoy a non-alcoholic festive drink, a mince pie and roast […]

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