12/11/2025
Why does Ursula choose to support Bolton Hospice by volunteering?
"Ten years ago my wonderful husband Mark died in the hospice. He was diagnosed with metastatic cancer only nine weeks earlier, and had been in hospital since then. Mark was then given some respite care at Bolton Hospice, with the hope that he would come home, but unfortunately that didn't happen.
"Mark's time in hospital had been frantic and distressing for everyone, but that soon changed when he was admitted to Bolton Hospice. Mark arrived on Friday evening and by Saturday morning he phoned me to say how wonderful a place the hospice was. The two weeks before Mark's passing we as a family shared new memories and spent precious time together with Mark at Bolton Hospice.
"Mark was pain free and comfortable, and their consultants were there for us all, answering any questions. It is a wonderful place that provides an amazing service to all the family.
"Me and my family have continued to support the hospice as they cared for and supported us so well, that's why I choose to volunteer my time in their charity shops."
Whatever your reason, why not join Ursula in volunteering to raise vital funds in our shops, and help us continue caring from the heart 💜
https://www.boltonhospice.org.uk/volunteer-our-shops
