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.
Shortlisted for Island’s NHS Trust Award
For many years now the Islands NHS Trust have presented annual awards to highlight both “excellence and innovation” and to “celebrate outstanding achievements in Island healthcare”. This year the Earl Mountbatten Hospice has been shortlisted…
Morning 2016….
As the first day of 2016 draws to a close we would like to say a quick and simple few words to all of our fantastic supporters. You all know how much we loved Sophie and how much we continue to miss her. The hole she left in our lives will never be filled…it…
Christmas Eve 2015
On the eve of the most magical day of the year Gemma, Jack and I have just returned from Christmas Eve mass. This is our third Christmas without our princess. It will again pass in a blur and whether it be the third or the 30th each one is, and will be, met with an…
NHS Community Nurses Childrens Christmas Party 2015
This fantastic bunch are part of the NHS Community Nursing Team and they have just finished hosting a Christmas Party at Earl Mountbatten Hospice. A party that KissyPuppy was honoured and proud to be able to fund for a very special group of children and their…
2 Years….
A quick thank you to everybody that has sent us kind words, thoughts and prayers. Although yesterday represented two years to the day since we lost you Sophie it was just another day without you. Each one is the same, each one walked through in a daze, a numbness….
Sophie’s work wins an Annual Hospice Innovation Award
THE Earl Mountbatten Hospice has won a national award for its work developing children’s services. The award was presented to the team at the annual Hospice UK conference in Liverpool this week. Some months ago, the hospice entered the Annual Hospice Innovation Award,…
KissyPuppy Events.
Events to raise awareness and funds for the Sophie Rolf Trust.
Bestival 2016
Bestival 2016….Massive thank you to everyone who kindly donated over the weekend and an even bigger thank you to Team KissyPuppy. Sophie would of been so happy with all the pennies you collected xx
Butterfly & Bee Challenge 2016
And they are off! So starts the Butterfly and Bee Cycle challenge. 1000miles in 10 days from Newport to Nice. It never ceases to amaze me the kindness, generosity and support of so many people. Giving up their time. Putting their own lives on hold to help others. We…
St Mary’s Childrens Ward ‘Its a Knockout’
Massive thank you to all Team KissyPuppy supporting the Islands Children’s Ward event today. X
Sophie’s Dad walks ‘Walk the Wight’
My very special number for Walk the Wight 2016. A huge thank you to Earl Mountbatten Hospice for providing me with this. For those that don’t know it is Sophies date of birth and I can tell you this – I sure needed her for every single mile today. Nothing…
Row to Bestival 2015
Row to Bestival… Sophie’s Dad races Nigel Hartley CEO for Earl Mountbatten Hospice across the Solent in rowing boats in the bid to get to Bestival first… Should arrive at Colwell beach around 10.00am… Good luck x
Bestival 2015
Wow Bestival 2015… So so proud of ‘Team Kissypuppy’ you were all amazing and worked so hard. We cannot thank you all enough.. We are currently counting all the pennies and we know tonight Our little Butterfly will have a big smile on her face and be…