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  1. Our Impact
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Supporter Stories

Our patients, their relatives and friends, continue to amaze us in their support for our charity. You can find their stories below.

Judith Breese

Judith Breese

In 2019, Judith Breese collapsed in a busy concert. According to her daughter she was losing focus on her friends throughout the night and ultimately had a seizure while the performance was starting. Read more

Published: 3rd April, 2024

Updated: 12th June, 2026

Author: Steven Carney

Maria Hawksworth

Maria Hawksworth

Maria Hawksworth was diagnosed with a brain tumour while 33 weeks pregnant and delivered Noah three weeks later as the tumour was dangerously close to her carotid artery. Read more

Published: 27th July, 2022

Updated: 12th June, 2026

Author: Steven Carney

Jo Smith

Jo Smith

A business woman from north east Wales has spoken of how a major neurology hospital helped save her life. Jo Smith, from Wrexham was transferred to the Walton Centre in Liverpool after suffering a brain haemorrhage nine years ago. Read more

Published: 3rd July, 2021

Author: Steven Carney

The Mullin family

The Mullin family

In memory of Joseph Patrick Mullin, The Mullin family, from Liverpool, has donated equipment and funding to The Walton Centre to mark a decade of incredible support for staff, patients and visitors. Read more

Published: 6th July, 2019

Author: Steven Carney

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    A special invitation for our Head of Fundraising!

    Our Head of Fundraising, Madeleine Fletcher, was invited to a Buckingham Palace Garden Party this month in recognition of her longstanding career in NHS fundraising.

  • The Walton Centre Charity celebrates it's 11th Golf Day!

    The Walton Centre Charity celebrates it's 11th Golf Day!

    Last week we celebrated our 11th annual Walton Centre Charity Golf Day at the stunning Formby Golf Club, and what a day it was!

  • The Ben wellness walk.

    The Ben wellness walk.

    I"m fundraising to give back to The Walton Centre for the specialist care my dad received, and to Home from Home for the incredible support they gave my family by providing my dad’s partner, Trish, somewhere nearby to stay during such a difficult time. Their kindness meant so much to us as a family.

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  • Home from Home

    Home from Home

    Our Home from Home fund helps families stay together when their loved ones are undergoing urgent treatment at the hospital.

  • Wherever the need is greatest

    Wherever the need is greatest

    Help us put your donation to work wherever the need is greatest.

  • Sid Watkins Innovation Fund

    Sid Watkins Innovation Fund

    Monies raised here helps The Walton Centre buy and fund innovative healthcare and equipment.

  • Neuro Virtual Reality Simulator Appeal

    Neuro Virtual Reality Simulator Appeal

    We need your support to fund a Virtual Reality Training Simulator, that will help train the next generation of Neurosurgeons

  • What we do

    What we do

    The Walton Centre Charity raises funds to support The Walton Centre hospital in providing the best treatment, care and experience for patients, families and staff.

  • Transport and Car Parking

    Transport and Car Parking

    Find information about local bus, train and taxi services, and the different car parking zones on the hospital site

  • Offers for NHS staff

    Offers for NHS staff

  • Leaderboard

    Leaderboard

  • The local area

    The local area

    Find out more about the local area, including places to eat, locations of supermarkets and other services available to you.

  • Christmas appeal

    Christmas appeal

    Help support The Walton Centre Charity this Christmas.

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