Much-loved palliative care provider Cynthia Spencer Hospice Charity celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2026 and is calling on the Northamptonshire community to help them mark the mammoth milestone.
The charity is looking for 50 individuals or groups to host 50 big fundraisers throughout the year to commemorate each of the 50 incredible years of providing vital care across the county – from the inpatient unit to the wellbeing service, the Big Charity Shop to the lymphoedema service and everything in between.
Those who successfully raise more than £2000 will be honoured as a Big Fundraiser, with their name in lights on social media and a commemorative semicentennial gift.
The Cynthia Spencer Hospice Charity team are also looking for 50 people to recount their own experience of the care their family received. The 50 stories collected will be shared across the charity’s social media platforms over the next 12 months.
There will also be special golden jubilee editions of all your favourite Cynthia Spencer events, including the Twilight Walk, Colour Run, Cycle for Cynthia and Big Band Bash, as well as brand new community celebrations for all ages and new creative ways to give back.
Maya Joseph Hussain, CEO at Cynthia Spencer Hospice, said: “We’re planning a full year of celebration, remembrance and gratitude to mark our 50th anniversary, and we want everyone to be part of it!
“Whether you’re a fundraiser, a volunteer, a shop customer, a local business, or a family we’ve cared for, our story is your story too. However you have supported us, this is your time to shine.
“Our 50 Big Fundraisers and 50 Stories campaigns give the whole community a chance to share their own experiences in memory of their loved ones and make new memories together too.
“Community support is more important than ever to hospices, who face rising costs, growing demand for services and limited fundraising potential. We are immensely proud of the services we have provided over the last five decades, helping palliative patients to live every moment, and we hope that with your support we can continue to do so for many more decades to come.
“Let’s join forces to really make our anniversary year one to remember!”
For more information about how you can get involved, visit the Cynthia Spencer Hospice website.
