JOE Alexander will be picking up his racket and playing tennis for 24 hours straight to raise funds for the Shakespeare Hospice, which supported his young daughters after the sudden loss of his wife, Hannah, last year. Hannah Alexander, a much-loved lawyer, community volunteer, and mum-of-two, died unexpectedly at just 39 years old after being taken ill at her workplace in Stratford in January 2024. My wife was a real community stalwart and was born and raised in Stratford. Funds raised will go directly to the Shakespeare Hospice to support its crucial services, which include bereavement counselling and emotional support for children and young people. “We are in awe of Joe’s strength and determination,” said Sarah Wakeman, senior fundraising manager of the Shakespeare Hospice.