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“If I can help give others the same care, it will be the biggest achievement.”

Abby is running the 2025 TCS London Marathon in memory of her mum. We sat down with her to find out why she’s running for Marie Curie and how running has helped her process her grief.

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Abby with her mum

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“Mum’s diaries help me connect with her even after she’s gone”

Care at the end

“Marie Curie care makes such a difference to my life”

Care at the end

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On the Marie Curie Couch with Chris Difford

“Everybody knows Marie Curie is for end of life care, but we do much more”

Care at the end

Natalie smiles and holds a card reader while she's out collecting with a fellow volunteer

“Collecting for Marie Curie would make my grandad proud”

Care at the end

“People see the Marie Curie daffodil and they have faith in us”

Care at the end

How lived experience helped set new research priorities

The gap in care

“The walk is both my grieving process and a tribute to Angela”

Caring for someone

“As a Marie Curie Companion I feel valued and fulfilled”

Amber Pearce became a Marie Curie Companion in 2024. She explains why she chose to volunteer, how she approaches her role, and the surprising things she learned about herself.

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Amber with her companion

“We can support you with feelings of grief before the death of a loved one”

Caring for someone

£4 of every £5 is spent on hospital care at end of life

The gap in care

PODCAST: On the Marie Curie Couch with Roderick Williams MBE

“I’m making a difference when it really matters”

Care at the end

“We all have limited time in our lives - I wasn't going to waste mine.”

Care at the end

“We can help if grief persists for a long time or becomes more intense”

End of life care is in crisis, but we can still fulfill our vision

Care at the end

“Those difficult conversations can make all the difference”

Care at the end

Real stories of living with a terminal illness

“Marie Curie keeps me positive about the time I have left”

Care at the end

“The hospice arranged our perfect wedding”

Care at the end

“I promised I’d be there until the end. I kept that promise.”

Caring for someone

“I’m proud to be a Marie Curie volunteer – we give the love back”

“I’m proud to be a Marie Curie volunteer – we give the love back”

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