Read the latest news from Wigan and Leigh Hospice
After the hospice cared for Ethan’s Auntie Gail in 2024, he decided to embark on a number of fundraising challenges and has been awarded with a prestigious award for his efforts.
In April 2025, Charlotte ran the Manchester Marathon to raise funds for Wigan & Leigh Hospice, as her way of saying thank you for the great care being provided to her best friends Mum, Suzanne.
2023 Challenge Cup winners, Leigh Leopards are a key pillar within the community and are showing their support of the Hospice with new a limited-edition warm-up t-shirt.
Dean is a Wigan Warriors superfan who lost a bet after the 0-1 defeat against Leigh Leopards in February 2025. But little did he know that this bet would turn into an amazing fundraising journey for a charity close to Dean’s heart.
Losing a loved one can be a painful and difficult time for many. That is why at Wigan & Leigh Hospice, our care doesn’t stop when a loved one dies.
Research from Hospice UK shows that 30,000 people every year wouldn’t receive hospice care without income from gifts in Wills.
Six-year-old April has been raising money for charities including Wigan & Leigh Hospice since she was four and has recently been awarded with a Blue Peter badge for her amazing efforts.
In April 2025, amazing fundraiser Alicia is taking on the London Marathon to raise money for Wigan & Leigh Hospice, in memory of her much-loved Auntie, Maureen (Mo).
In June 2025, amazing fundraisers Emma and Daniel are taking on a Sky Dive to raise money for Wigan & Leigh Hospice, in memory of Emma’s much loved Mum, Carol Ann.
Debt charities consistently report high volumes of calls in January and February from worried individuals facing the hangover of Christmas debt.
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