A Heartfelt Thank You

As 2024 draws to a close, we reflect on what an exceptional year it has been for St Luke’s, and how vital your support has been in helping us provide palliative and end of life care for over 2,000 people in Harrow and Brent.

We saw our community come together in so many meaningful ways, something that truly warmed our hearts. From the return of our Colour Run and Midnight Walk, your involvement in countless community events, marathons, pub quizzes, and fundraising stalls has been inspiring. This year, we were reminded once again that generosity is a jigsaw puzzle, where each piece is made up of the many ways you’ve supported our Hospice.

However, 2024 also brought significant challenges for the hospice sector. Hospices across the UK are facing increasing demand, with some even having to close services at a time when they are needed most. At St Luke’s, we’ve seen a 26% rise in admissions to our Inpatient Unit, while rising costs for wages, food, energy, and medicine have made delivering care more expensive than ever.

Despite these challenges, your support has allowed us to remain steadfast in our mission to bring care, comfort and dignity to those who need us most. Your kindness, whether through donations, fundraising, or simply spreading the word, is what keeps us going.

One family we supported this year illustrates the profound impact of your generosity. A 37-year-old mother of five, living with advanced breast cancer, faced unimaginable challenges in her final months. Her second-floor flat, with no lift, made daily life a struggle. Thanks to your support, our team was able to provide regular home visits, symptom management, and emotional support for her children and partner, enabling her to spend her final days at home, surrounded by her family.

This is what your support does. You help us create lasting memories and bring comfort to those facing the most difficult times. We couldn’t do it without you, and we are deeply grateful for it.

Thank you.