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Sunflower Fund

Whether you wear a sunflower in celebration, in memory of a loved one, or to stand with us, the iconic symbol shows you've made a difference to Islanders.

Read more about how wearing a sunflower is helping to support patients and families across the Isle of Wight in the stories below.

Support our Sunflower Fund 

Buy your sunflower and stand with us. Thank you.

Angie's Sunflower Story

Angie's Sunflower Story

Read about how the sunflower reminds Angie of her bright and bubbly auntie, who was cared for by Mountbatten's team. Read more

Published: 1st September, 2020

Updated: 9th September, 2020

Author: Emma Topping

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Adelle and Gavin's Sunflower Story

Adelle and Gavin's Sunflower Story

Read more about how Gavin's Nan was cared for at Mountbatten and why sunflowers are now a happy memory for their family. Read more

Published: 2nd September, 2020

Updated: 11th September, 2020

Author: Emma Topping

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Carole's Sunflower Story

Carole's Sunflower Story

Read more about how Carole dedicated her sunflower to her husband's memory and why it has become an important symbol to her. Read more

Published: 3rd September, 2020

Updated: 11th September, 2020

Author: Emma Topping

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Visit our Sunflower shop

Visit our Sunflower shop

Find your perfect sunflower and support Island patients and their families when they need us most. Read more

Published: 4th September, 2020

Author: Emma Topping

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Love will see us through

Love will see us through

Stand with us and let's face the future together. Read how in our new five-year strategy. Read more

Published: 4th September, 2020

Author: Emma Topping

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    Registrations now open for Walk the Wight 2021

    Registration for Mountbatten’s iconic Walk the Wight is now open. We are hopeful of organising a physical event in May 2021 but also intends to run the virtual ‘Walk the Wight Your Way’ alongside, due to its popularity this year.

  • Register to Walk the Wight

    Register to Walk the Wight

    Be part of the iconic Walk the Wight with Mountbatten, raising vital funds for and awareness of our work.

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