More than £2,860 has been raised for St Elizabeth East Coast Hospice by Sally Owen and her brother, Andrew, through a "Pier to Pier" walk in memory of their dad, Peter Ives.
The siblings walked 49 miles over two days from their father's favourite café, Sunrise at Zak's in Lowestoft, to Cromer Pier, where he and his wife, Jenny, enjoyed the End of the Pier Christmas Show for several years.
The siblings took on the challenge for St Elizabeth East Coast Hospice and Beccles Friends of Cancer Research UK, which both provided support to Mr Ives before his death aged 77 on June 23.
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Sally Owen and Andrew Ives on their charity walk Picture: Submitted (Image: Submited)
He had been under the care of St Elizabeth East Coast Hospice at Beccles Hospital.
Family and friends supported the siblings on their charity walk during September.
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Mrs Owen, who lives in Beccles, said: “He was just a brilliant dad, epic grandad and loving husband.
"Dad’s last few days were spent at Beccles Hospital under the expert care of the St Elizabeth East Coast Hospice team.
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"It’s this first-hand experience of this wonderful service that compelled us to take on the challenge.
“The walk was fantastic. In total we did just under 50 miles over the two days and by the end we certainly knew we’d done it.
"The end was incredibly special. All our family had gathered in front of Cromer Pier with a finish line and banners to cheer us in – it was all a bit emotional.
“Not only was the walk a great success in raising money for two fantastic charities, it was a really special opportunity for us as a family to spend time together and celebrate dad’s life.
“We are so grateful to all who supported us and donated towards our challenge."
'He was a brilliant dad' - Brother and sister's pier to pier walk tribute to father
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05.12.2023
More than £2,860 has been raised for St Elizabeth East Coast Hospice by Sally Owen and her brother, Andrew, through a "Pier to Pier" walk in memory of their dad, Peter Ives.
The siblings walked 49 miles over two days from their father's favourite café, Sunrise at Zak's in Lowestoft, to Cromer Pier, where he and his wife, Jenny, enjoyed the End of the Pier Christmas Show for several years.
The siblings took on the challenge for St Elizabeth East Coast Hospice and Beccles Friends of Cancer........
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