We were very privileged to have some incredible supporters taking on the world's most iconic half marathon on Sunday 7 September 2025 to raise funds for Willow Burn Hospice. We’re celebrating our amazing Team Willow Burn runners by sharing their journeys and saying a heartfelt thank you for every mile they covered in aid of hospice care.
This is Jess and Lucy’s story:
Willow Burn Hospice has been a huge part of one of our best friend Emily’s life since her dad, John, was admitted in March 2024.
The team have provided incredible care ever since, and he remains under their care during his final months. The compassion shown at Willow Burn doesn’t just touch the lives of patients, but ripples out to their families and loved ones too.
As NHS physiotherapists, we both see firsthand the difference hospice care can make to people at the end of their life. Willow Burn is a vital local resource – and with charity funding playing such a key role, the Great North Run means the world to us.
This will be our biggest challenge yet – we’re not runners – but we’re honoured to take it on for such an important cause.
Any donations, big or small, are so appreciated.”
