Nurses from Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice Service to Take on the Maidenhead Half Marathon
The countdown to the Maidenhead Half Marathon is on, and three of Alexander’s Nurses from Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice Service are lacing up to take on the challenge.
On Sunday 26th October, more than 60 runners will be completing the course in support of Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice Service, including three of the charity’s own dedicated nurses, who are training hard to be ready for race day.
Vicki Jepson, who has been an Alexander’s Nurse at Alexander Devine for six years said…
“It’s great to have a goal that not only benefits us getting fitter but also benefits the hospice and the families we see on a regular basis. We admire the supported family’s strength and resilience to be able to care for their children with such love in such challenging circumstances. A little run is nothing compared to what they do every day!”
Alexander Devine is proud to be the nominated Charity of the Year for both the 2025 and 2026 races. Based close to the marathon start line, Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice Service is a local charity that provides specialist care and vital support to babies, children and young people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, and their families, across Berkshire, South Bucks, and surrounding counties.
The hospice’s care team works tirelessly to meet the unique clinical, emotional and practical needs of each child and their family, ensuring they receive the best possible care and support. We are proud to have such a determined and loving care team, that not only support the families from a nursing role but also support the fundraising of vital funds needed to continue offering the hospice service to our growing local community.
Vicki added “I am very grateful to have not just colleagues in the workplace but good friends running alongside me, to keep me company, and push me along.”
The atmosphere on race day promises to be electric, and runners who join #TeamDevine will not only enjoy the satisfaction of completing the race but will be supporting a cause that directly impacts local families. Every pound raised will go towards providing respite care, creative therapies, end-of-life support, and much-needed services for families navigating extremely difficult journeys.
Make a difference today, you can donate to our incredible runners, or register online and join #TeamDevine.
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The word hospice should not seem scary and getting support from us doesn’t have to mean a child’s death is imminent. Helping to enrich the lives of the children and their families is at the heart of our service, our end of life and bereavement support is just a part of what we do.
Our children’s hospice service covers the whole of Berkshire, South Bucks and into surrounding counties. If you think your child may be eligible for our services, please do get in touch.
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