Julie Stevens is part of the Community Nursing Team at Martlets, the hospice for Brighton and Hove. She met Colin just days before Christmas in 2025 when he was referred to the hospice for palliative care. She now visits Colin regularly and quickly realised there was something special about this octogenarian.  Julie said: “I first met Colin shortly after he was diagnosed, and he showed me wonderful pictures of all the things he and his wife, Angela, had done for Martlets – including a skydive just last year! He ...

For years, Jan was a familiar face in Brighton & Hove – first behind the wheel as a bus driver, then standing up for others as a union representative. When she was suddenly diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer in December 2025, her family’s world changed overnight. Jan and her husband Graham share their story and explain how Martlets has brought comfort, dignity and peace during the toughest of times.

Spring run season is coming to an end and our runners have raised an incredible £200,000 in support of our hospices - what a team! We hear from family members about the loved ones that inspired them to run, and what hospice care means to them.