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Finding support after being bereaved by suicide: Caroline’s story

14th November 2024 Blog, Challenge Events, Fundraising, Press Releases, Stories

Caroline received the devastating news that her husband, Steve, had died by suicide after he had been missing for two days. It was a complete shock to Caroline and her family, and there had been nothing to make her believe that this would be the outcome when she initially reported ...

Ambassador Ghislaine, “When I was in the water, I forgot that I was the girl without a dad”

12th August 2024 Blog, Challenge Events, Fundraising, Press Releases, Stories

Ambassador Ghislaine will be taking part in Hyde Park’s Swim Serpentine this September. A keen swimmer, 26-year-old Ghislaine will be raising funds for Winston’s Wish when she completes a one-mile swim in one of London’s most famous parks. Ghislaine explains what inspired her to combine her love for swimming with raising ...

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Hope 100 is back this summer!

25th July 2024 Blog, Challenge Events, News, Press Releases

We’re calling on the local community to get involved in something different this summer! Winston’s Wish is launching Hope 100 from this month and is encouraging local communities, families, friend groups, workplaces or school clubs to challenge themselves to get involved in an activity, from cake sales to sporty challenges, and ...

Man takes on second IronMan for Winston’s Wish

24th July 2024 Blog, Challenge Events, News, Press Releases

It is not every day that somebody decides they are going to take on the challenge of completing an IronMan and yet this September will see Peter McGahan take part in his second IronMan.Peter explains his own personal connection to the charity’s cause and what motivates him to get involved ...

Skydiver Samantha Raises Funds for Winston’s Wish

7th March 2024 Challenge Events, Fundraising, News

Samantha Sharpe was 25 when her Mum died. Every year on her mother’s birthday, Samatha does something for charity and recently she took on a skydive in Miami to raise funds for Winston’s Wish on what would have been her mother’s 60th birthday. Samantha explains, “I lost my Mum, Melissa, when ...

Jack’s supporting Winston’s Wish at the Manchester Marathon

9th December 2021 Challenge Events, Fundraising, Running Events

Jack is taking on the Manchester Marathon in support of Winston’s Wish in April. He told us about his reasons for supporting our work, how running helps him and what keeps him motivated to carry on training through the cold winter months. Tell us about your run for Winston’s Wish I'm taking ...

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