Taking place at Shuttleworth-Old Warden, Sheila Nanon, a remarkable has been a supporter for the Buckinghamshire-based charity for over 40 years. She has served as a fundraiser, Chair of Trustees, and now as a patron. Despite overcoming significant health challenges, including surviving a heart attack and cancer in 2019, Sheila has been given the all-clear by her GP and is in excellent health, ready to take on this daring feat.
She said: “It’s been a challenging few years, but surviving cancer is a reminder that life is here for living. I just like to get on with it.” Her journey with Willen Hospice began many years ago when her best friend was admitted to the Hospice following a battle with breast cancer.
She recalls: “I was so struck by just how peaceful and tranquil it is, and how wonderful all the staff were. Over the years, Sheila has raised over £250,000 for the Hospice through various fundraising activities. Her first major fundraising effort was running the New York Marathon, despite never having run before.
Encouraged by her family, Sheila completed the marathon and has since taken on numerous challenges, including climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, trekking in Borneo, completing the Everest Marathon and skydiving. In addition to these adventurous pursuits, Sheila, a former dress shop owner, has organised fashion shows and several fundraising golf tournaments over the past decade. Her dedication to the Hospice is also evident through her long-term service, first as.