During May 2012 Sophie’s parents noticed a tremor in her left arm and after numerous hospital visits and finally an MRI scan in June, the family received the terrible news that Sophie had an aggressive brain tumour. Initially we set up ‘KissyPuppy’ as a mechanism to fund raise for Sophie and her family. Sadly Sophie lost her battle at the end of 2013 but KissyPuppy intends to continue to provide support to children on the Isle of Wight suffering from life-shortening conditions and is now KissyPuppy – The Sophie Rolf Trust.
KissyPuppy News.
Looking at the latest news and the successful projects from the history of the Sophie Rolf Trust.
New Beginnings…
John Blamire - Sophie’s Grandad 1952 - 2025 When Sophie fell ill, John didn’t hesitate to step back from work to be close to home and support his family. His family and especially his grandchildren were his greatest joy. Following Sophie’s passing John never truly...
FORE!!!!
My Uncle John was this past year Captain of Freshwater Bay Golf Club and he chose KissyPuppy as his Charity for the year. Sophie made sure a year ago the sun was shining when he took the role on and today the sun was shining again for his last. Today he...
Esplanade Gala Dinner
Another huge thank you this time to Esplanade garage for their Gala Dinner last weekend.For the second year in a row we were so lucky to be one of the charities chosen to be the benefactors of this wonderful night! So much time and effort all given free, firstly from...
5 Years Gone.
As most of you that follow us probably know today marks the fifth anniversary of Sophies passing. Doesn’t seem possible when trying to make it through one day without her seems like a lifetime! The support we have received, and continue to receive, brings us comfort....
Generous gift allows full hospice story to be told
Media Release For release 3 April 2018 Generous gift allows full hospice story to be told A very generous gift in kind from a highly experienced international marketing expert who lives in Ventnor, and his award-winning agency Thinkfarm, has given a unique...
Happy New Year 2017
Before the hundreds of Happy New Years fill our screens this evening we once again would like to thank all of you out there that have given so much, not just this past year, to helping our cause. As we reflect on 2017 as a charity we cannot believe you have...
KissyPuppy Events.
Events to raise awareness and funds for the Sophie Rolf Trust.
Let’s Twist Again…
Yet another date for your calendar...promises to be a great night. Sophie loved a dance.
Great South Run 2019
A few years ago Gemma and I started our “love affair” with the Great South Run. Although we haven’t participated in the last few years this annual event holds so many memories and, oddly enough, helped us through some tough times. These memories continue to help us to...
Pounding the Pavements
Huge thank you to Steve and team for their efforts. Good luck gents.....Yarmouth awaits!
Joe Newnham takes on the Haute Route Stelvio
Joe Newnham takes on the Haute Route Stelvio After raising money for a local charity last year, I’ve decided to go for it again. My chosen punishment for the fundraising is the Haute Route Stelvio which is a multi day road bike race in the Italian mountains. The...
Slithering down the outside of a very thin building for KissyPuppy!
Fiona Thorpe from Bembridge Harbour has raised an amazing amount of £2640.00 for KissyPuppy by Abseiling down the Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth. We are so grateful to Fiona for all the fundraising she has been doing for us. A word from...
Family Fairy Extravaganza at the Old Thatch Tearooms Shanklin
Family Fairy Extravaganza Sunday 24th June 11am-5pm OLD THATCH TEA SHOP, OLD VILLAGE, SHANKLIN. Games—Raffles Fairy Fancy Dress Competition for Adults and Children Beautiful Gifts—Fab Prizes Fairy Entertainment and Crazy Singalong Everyone is Welcome to our...