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for the oldest among us

After such a long life’s journey, Mrs. Anna (104) and other seniors at Sue Ryder long for what truly matters — a life without pain, in safety, and with simple joys. Please, give them the care they need every day to live. You can also add a special experience like a trip or a visit from therapy animals. Thank you for your kind heart. ❤️

For 27 years, we`ve been changing the stories of older people and their families every single day. And every single day we know that none of it would be possible without you - our donors. Please, join us.❤️

Since 1998, together with you, we have helped more than 45,890 seniors when ageing began to bring challenges into their lives. We support older people in their homes. We care for them in our residential care home. Through paliative care, we accompany them all the way to the end of life. We are a support for those who care for their ageing loved ones at home. We provide free counselling to people across the Czech Republic. We teach students and other organisations. We share our experience with professionals. And we work to make th long-term care system for older people in our country function better.

“I’m always happy to support a good cause that resonates with me. Sue Ryder helps people grow old with peace and dignity. It saddens me to hear stories of seniors left lonely and lost. I believe the kind of support that can prevent this is truly important.”

actress and director Antonie Martinec Formanová

Do you feel the same as Antonie? Please, donate.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your support.🌟

"It would be ideal if the activities of the Sue Ryder non-profit could multiply many times over. In senior care, Sue Ryder sets the standard for all organisations and caregivers in the Czech Republic."

MUDr. Petr Herle, collaborating Doctor of Sue Ryder

"Death is a part of life, and at Sue Ryder it can be a dignified, peaceful experience, with care that is full of empathy. This also helps the family come to terms with their loved one's passing more easily."

Katka Perglová Vaňková, a regular donor

45 890 seniors We have helped together with donors over 27 years.

65 other organisations We educate and inspire.

Sue Ryder helps everywhere At home, in a retirement home, online, over the phone, in person

From 64% to 15% thanks to palliative care Drop in deaths of Sue Ryder clients in hospital

News

July 2, 2025

Solving Crosswords Isn’t Enough,” Says Psychologist Lucie Simonová

Psychologist Lucie Simonová, who works with Sue Ryder, reflects on forming relationships in senior years, emphasising the importance of connection, sharing, and even a warm embrace at the age of eighty. As part of a multidisciplinary team, her mission is to ensure that clients experience the final stage of life with dignity, fulfilment, and purpose. She also considers it her responsibility to challenge stereotypes about ageing, dying, and death.

June 21, 2025

Caregivers Jakub & Jindřich: The word joy is inflected in all genders

Jakub Welszar was among the first to arrive at the newly opened home for the elderly in Michelský dvůr. He's quiet and hard to interview. But this boy from Vinohrady has a heart of gold, a will like a bull and has been caring for the most fragile clients for 23 years. At the other end of Sue Ryder's history of caregivers is Henry Kaut. He spent most of his life in the armed forces. Then followed a career reversal and since February he has been caring for the elderly - with vigour, love and sometimes with the help of "Dinotherapy".

May 24, 2025

Matěj Lejsal's Challenge and 446 Donors Raise Over 1.6 Million CZK for Sue Ryder's New Lift

On Thursday, June 27, 2024, the fundraiser for a new elevator received its final boost. Matěj Lejsal, who has been the director of Sue Ryder for 19 years, organised an unusual fundraising challenge, saying: "I’m going to do something in Stromovka that I would normally only do if it were a punishment!"