Piano concert held in memory of former St Ann’s Hospice patient
Suzanne Karn passed away in September from cancer at the age of 43
A piano concert in memory of Suzanne Karn who was cared for by St Ann’s Hospice has raised over £600.
Suzanne passed away in September from cancer at the age of 43, she was cared for in Little Hulton during her final weeks.
The concert, which featured a range of classical, jazz and popular piano music, was organised by Suzanne’s brother Jim Pendrill and was held at Cheadle Hulme School.
Together with Philip Underwood, Jim played a number of piano duets for two pianos, while they also both played individual pieces by composers including Bach, Chopin and Einaudi.
They were also joined on stage by Suzanne’s nephew and Royal Northern College of Music student Sam Pendrill who performed songs by Keane and Oasis.
St Ann’s ambassador and previously a doctor at the Hospice, Barbara Murray spoke at the event about the fundraising campaign for the St Ann’s New Hospice Appeal.
I felt truly privileged to act as an ambassador for the hospice at the piano concert arranged by Jim and his family. The whole event was so moving and beautiful. Jim and his family raised an amazing amount for the hospice. They worked so hard. It was a really memorable experience and a great tribute to Suzanne Barbara Murray, St Ann's Ambassador
Jim said the turnout on the day was fantastic.
“We were overwhelmed by the generosity of those who attended, helping us to raise this amazing amount. After Suzanne passed away our family wanted to give something back to St Ann’s for the wonderful care she received at Little Hulton, and Philip and I came up with the idea of performing the concert.
“It was a very emotional but special day for Suzanne’s family. As well as those who attended on the day, I would also like to say a huge thank you to Cheadle Hulme School for their support in putting on the concert, and to Barbara for her very kind words on the day too.”