Charlotte takes on the London Bridges Walk in memory of her mum, Sally

Why Charlotte is walking the London Bridges Walk for Rennie Grove Peace

This year, Charlotte and six of her friends will be walking 10 miles across London as part of the London Bridges Walk, raising money for Rennie Grove Peace in memory of her mum, Sally. Here, Charlotte explains why it’s important to her to remember her mum in this way:

“In February 2023, my mum was diagnosed with late-stage ovarian cancer. Over 2023 and 2024 she went through lots of treatment and responded really well. In May 2025, we had the devastating news that the cancer had come back. She underwent more treatment but unfortunately this time she only had a partial response. On 13th November 2025, my mum was taken to the Peace Hospice in Watford, and we knew at that point that our time with her was precious.

“I had never stepped foot in a hospice before my mum became unwell, and I was genuinely blown away by the level of care given to patients and their families during the hardest days imaginable. The kindness, dignity and support they provided during my mum’s final days with us made a really difficult time just a little bit more manageable. We will be forever grateful for the support we were given. Raising money feels like a small way to say thank you and to help ensure other families receive that same care.

“I decided to take part in the London Bridges Walk to remember my amazing mum, but also to raise vital funds for the hospice that cared for her and supported us at the end of her life. London is my favourite city! So when I saw the walk, it felt like the perfect opportunity to get my steps in, spend time with some of my oldest school friends, take in some of my favourite sights and, most importantly, raise money for a cause that means so much to me. It just felt like a really positive way to remember my mum.”

“Everyone who knows me and my family knows how hard it was to say goodbye to my mum. I’ve shared a little about our experience and the support we received from Rennie Grove Peace, and I think that’s what has encouraged people to donate. When people understand the difference a place like this makes to families at such a difficult time, they genuinely want to help.”

£2,000 raised!

Charlotte and her friends have already raised an incredible £2000 in donations for the London Bridges Walk! If you’d like to support them, head to Charlotte’s JustGiving page: https://www.justgiving.com/page/charlotte-shaw0703