Your fundraising stories
Here are some of the stories from some of our fantastic supporters who have raised funds for St Ann's.
We're so grateful to our community for helping us to raise the thousands of pounds needed each and every year to keep our services running.
If you are interested in sharing your experience of fundraising to inspire others, please get in touch with our communications team by emailing communications@sah.org.uk.
Dylan’s Story
Avid gamer Dylan raised over £1,300 for St Ann's during lockdown after completing a live stream gaming tournament.
Dehrne’s Story
As St Ann's marks it's 50 years of support to the Greater Manchester community, supporter Dehrne Hancock is remembering her...
Broadstone Mill’s Story
Employees at Stockport shopping outlet is helping to raise vital funds for St Ann's with a sponsored walk undertaken by...
Emma and Patrick’s Story
Football fans Emma and Patrick are turning their love for the game into a charitable fundraising event with an exciting...
Lesley’s Story
St Ann's health care assistant, Lesley Turner is taking on the Manchester Virtual Walk 10km challenge this year in a...
Neil, Keith, Sean and Eddie’s Story
Four friends took on the ultimate post-lockdown adventure by cycling the length of Britain in late May in a bid...
Kevin’s Story
School teacher Kevin McGrath, took on a 48 mile challenge for #TeamStAnns in just one weekend to raise vital funds...
Cheadle and Gatley WI’s Story
Members of Cheadle and Gatley Women's Institute will be donning their fashionable flares and florals for the Manchester Virtual Walk...
The Shaw and Frank Families Story
The Shaw and Frank families took part in the Manchester Virtual Walk in 2019 to help raise vital funds for...
Teresa’s Story
Supporter Teresa is taking on an extraordinary challenge in 2021 by running and walking 2021km in a bid to raise...
Sheila’s Story
Sheila Alam has been giving to St Ann's regularly after her son, Amjid, received care at our hospice before he...
Matt’s Story
Supporter Matt will tackle the National Three Peaks Challenge this month in memory of his late uncle.
Adam’s Story
Schoolboy, Adam Collis spent half-term cycling 50 laps around his local park in a bid to raise vital funds for...
Jodie, Amanda and Sarah’s Story
Jodie, along with 27 supporters took on the Manchester Virtual Walk in aid of St Ann's in tribute to her...
Sam’s Story
Supporter, Sam raised over £800 for St Ann's by taking on a marathon in aid of St Ann's in memory...
Susan’s Story
Susan braved the shave for St Ann's by cutting off all her hair with friends, family and colleagues sponsoring her...
Natalie’s Story
St Ann's employee, Natalie Birmingham is taking on a 13.1 mile challenge, the equivalent to the Great North Run to...
Stan and Mike’s Story
Newsagents Stan and Mike have been collecting money for St Ann's for several years and during that time the pair...
John’s Story
Avid gardener John has been putting his green thumb to good use by hosting a range of virtual garden tours...
Tilly’s Story
Young supporter Tilly Taylor from Wigan has chopped off more than ten inches of her hair to raise money for...
John & Joyce’s story
John and Joyce made their Will during St Ann’s Will Week. Joyce tells us about their experience.
Chris and Sarah’s Story
Supporters Sarah and Chris Wilson raised over £1,900 for St Ann's after hosting virtual bingo fundraisers throughout lockdown.
James and Andrew’s Story
Supporters James Hoskison and Andrew Wilding along with 30 other walkers took on the Walk of Hope, a 12-mile challenge...
Philip Anthony Associates Story
Philip Anthony Associates is supporting St Ann's throughout the year to help assist our supporters to write a Will and...
Butcher and Barlow LLP Story
Butcher and Barlow LLP is supporting St Ann's throughout the year to help assist our supporters to write a Will...
Woodford Walkers Story
Woodford Walkers support St Ann’s in Midnight Walk style.
Emma and Neil’s story
Emma and Neil cycled from Liverpool to Leeds in 24 hours. Emma tells us their story.
Shirley’s story
Shirley has volunteered with us for 20 years on reception, at fundraising events and in our shops. She reflects on...
Spiral Group’s Story
The Spiral Group, a company based in Bolton, has been supporting St Ann's since 2019 when they took part in...
Keira’s story
Keira, aged four, fundraised in memory of her Gogo
Dave’s story
Dave wanted to thank St Ann’s for the care they gave his mum.
The Kelly family’s story
The Kellys have taken part in a number of different fundraising events, from runs to cake sales to open mic...
Maria’s Story
Maria Johnson is running the Great Manchester Run for St Ann's
Barbara’s story
Barbara took her first 10k race in her stride at the ripe age of 77, finishing in a creditable time...