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Hannah’s haircut in memory of Mum
Jan 2025
At just 11 years old, Hannah is proving that age is no barrier when it comes to making an impact.
Taking on a new challenge: Laura’s story
Sept 2024
Laura explains why she raised funds for WAY by taking part in a gruelling Tough Mudder
WAY Memorial Fund: Helping WAY members who are struggling financially
Sept 2024
A reminder of our Memorial Fund, which supports WAY members to make the most of their membership
Suzanne’s story: Running for WAY
Sept 2024
Find out why WAY member Suzanne ran the Great North Run to raise funds for WAY…
Sept 2024
Find out how WAY member Griffyn folded 1,000 swans and raised over £640 for WAY this summer…
David’s story: running 400 miles for four charities
Jul 2024
Find out why widowed dad David is running 400 miles for four charities this year, including WAY Widowed and Young.
Young widow organises Euro 2024 sweepstake to support widowed charity
Jun 2024
In memory of her late husband, a young widow has organised a Euro 2024 football sweepstake to raise funds for WAY Widowed and Young – the charity that has provided her with crucial support since her h…
Vicki’s story: Taking on one of UK’s toughest challenges to raise funds for WAY
May 2024
WAY member Vicki explains why she is taking on one of the UK’s toughest physical challenges to raise funds for our charity…
Charles’ epic challenge: Running 100km for WAY
May 2024
WAY member Charles is taking part in an epic 100km challenge for WAY in May 2024 to help support other young widowed people across the UK…
May 2024
WAY member Ed has walked hundreds of miles and raised more than £10,000 for WAY since his wife died. With more fundraising challenges in store in 2024, Ed shares how walking and WAY have helped...
Kiltwalk Challenge: Veronica’s story
Apr 2024
WAY’s National Volunteer Manager Veronica Currie explains why she’s walking more than 80 miles through Scotland’s biggest cities to raise funds for WAY in memory of her late husband, who would have tu…
WAY's Memorial Fund offers much-needed support
Nov 2022
Scott joined WAY in early 2020 through the memorial fund. At the time Scott was living below the bread line and was finding it a struggle to juggle feeding and clothing his son with the cost of electr…
You don't have to face widowhood alone.
If you've lost your partner before your 51st birthday and live in the UK – whether you were married or not, with or without children, whatever your sexual orientation, race or religion – you are welcome to join us.
Joining up to WAY takes minutes and costs just £30 a year, which can be paid either by direct debit or PayPal.
“I will always remain a member of WAY as I know that my membership helps WAY to continue to support other members and reach out to new members.
Since WAY has made such a difference to me after being widowed young, I want to do all that I can to help that support continue” - WAY member, Jenny