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Remembering Margaret

Sue’s sister Margaret was a nurse on Martlets’ inpatient unit (IPU).  After becoming ill with terminal cancer, Margaret was cared for in her last days by Martlets on the IPU. Sue shares her story here.

Celebrating Sindy’s baa-rilliant jumpers

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Martlets supporter, Sindy, who’s 75, has donated colourful jumpers to our shops for the past five years. In the run up to our Shaun the Sheep art trail we wanted to say a special thank you and celebrate her woolly wonderful knits.

Sharmila after the Thames Path challenge next is the Sahara Challenge

Sharmila makes strides with second Ultra Challenge

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Sharmila updates us on her second challenge, the Thames Path 100 km, and looks ahead to the Sahara Trek in October.

Karen’s Story

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Karen and her parents were all diagnosed with terminal cancer within a four-month period. It was a devastating time for the family, but since then Martlets has supported Karen and helped her maintain her mobility and independence.

Raz smiling sitting at a table in his restuarant

Fantastic foodie fundraiser

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Raz Helalat is a local restaurateur and long-term supporter of Martlets. He tells us about his new role as a Martlets ambassador and his upcoming event at one of his restaurants, The Salt Room.

‘We’ll be remembering Mum and Martlets at our wedding’

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Keeley’s mum was cared for by Martlets four years ago. He will be marrying fiancée Georgie this November and they will be supporting Martlets at their wedding in memory of his mum.

Helen’s baa-rilliant fundraiser

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Helen on our learning and development team is taking on the Shear Drop this October. She tells us why she’s chosen this particular challenge to fundraise for Martlets.

Shaun the Sheep standing on hay in a farm

3 ways you can get involved in Shaun by the Sea

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Although the trail is a few months away, there are already plenty of ways you can join our flock. If you’d like to join Shaun the Sheep in his fantastic art adventure this autumn, read on...

‘She floated away, like a bird in the sky’

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Jinny’s close friend, Penny, was cared for on Martlets’ inpatient unit. Their friendship inspired Jinny, a graphic designer, to create her ‘Blue Tit Collection’ and she is generously donating at least £1,000 in sales to Martlets.