Great North Run 2025 Sally's Story

Posted: September 3rd, 2025

By Ali English

We're so proud of the incredible fundraisers who took on the Great North Run 2025 as part of #TeamWillowBurn. Their stories are full of inspiration, and every step they took made a difference for local hospice care.

This is Sally's Story:

I'm running my first ever GNR in support of Willow Burn Hospice.

Willow Burn have supported so many families in the local community, including my own.

They took amazing care of Cathy, who was a fantastic grandparent, when she was in her final stages of cancer.

The kindness, compassion and support that the hospice showed Cathy and our family was truly special. We will be forever grateful and it’s so important that they are able to continue the incredible work that they do.