On Saturday 6th June Gateway Chapel organised a sponsored walk which raised £3000 for Ellenor, a Kent-Based charity which supports families dealing with terminal illnesses. According to Demos, “of the half a million people who die in Britain each year, 60% die in hospital, even though only eight per cent would choose to die in a hospital. Two thirds of people (60 per cent) would prefer to die at home, surrounded by family, friends and cherished possessions.” 

Ellenor makes such a huge difference to people’s lives because the hospices provides a home environment for the terminally ill, with qualified health care professionals at hand. The charity helps coordinate personalized care for all ages to ensure that all families facing terminal illness get the right support in the best place possible. Gateway Chapel is a Family church that places great emphasis on giving back to the community and so members of this community- minded church took part in a 12-mile walk to support Ellenor Charity.