Members' Stories

Running through grief: Why Hannah decided to raise funds for WAY

Feb 2026

Hannah explains what motivated her to run the Bath Half Marathon for WAY Widowed and Young…

Running 10k in support of WAY: Victoria’s story

Jan 2026

WAY member Victoria is running 10K for WAY in memory of her husband. Here’s her story…

Leaping for WAY: Michelle’s charity skydive

Nov 2025

WAY member Michelle explains why she decided to jump out of a plane to raise funds that will support other young widowed people across the UK…

Dancing through grief: Katherine’s story

Oct 2025

WAY Widowed and Young member Katherine shares how dancing has helped her through some of the darkest times…

Serpentine Swim: Gemma takes the plunge for WAY

Oct 2025

One chilly morning in September, WAY member Gemma took the plunge for WAY, raising funds with her two childhood friends by taking part in the Serpentine Swim in London.

WAY to go: WAY Ambassador Norman sings solo to raise funds for WAY

Jul 2025

WAY Ambassador Norman is due to sing a solo this summer to help raise funds for WAY Widowed and Young, the charity that has been a lifeline for him since he was widowed.

Stepping up for WAY: 100,000 steps in Charlie’s memory

Jun 2025

On Thursday, 11 July, the incredible women at Team VG, led by fitness coach Verity Garrington, will be lacing up their walking shoes for their annual 100,000 Step Challenge in 24 hours – this time the…

Serica’s story: Running for WAY

Apr 2025

Birmingham WAY member Serica explains why she’s raising funds for the charity that’s been such a lifeline since she was widowed last year…

WAY’s spring fundraising update

Mar 2025

Hear what our fab fundraisers have been up to in the first few months of 2025…

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…

Summer of Swans success

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…

Walking this WAY: Ed's Story

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…