Overview
- George Stafford completed a sponsored 1.3–1.5 mile walk on Wednesday, June 3, from The Travellers’ Rest in Consett to his home at Greenways Court to mark his 100th birthday.
- He said he organised the walk in memory of his wife and his daughter-in-law who died of cancer and to thank St Cuthbert’s Hospice for their care.
- The event drew neighbours, former pupils and pupils from Delves Lane Primary School who lined the route to cheer him and sang happy birthday as he passed.
- Local reports say the fundraiser exceeded its original £2,000 target and has raised thousands for the hospice, with one account reporting about £5,000 and earlier coverage noting roughly £3,800.
- St Cuthbert’s Hospice receives only about 42% of its funding from government sources so community-led appeals like Stafford’s are vital to sustain its care and services.