Alex and Georgia’s Story
Alex explains why his family is now dedicated to supporting the hospice, so other families, like his, can benefit from its services.
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15th October 2024 Nick and Lucy’s Story
Lucy and Nick had always planned to marry, but it was only when Nick became ill that they decided it…
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30th August 2024 Muriel ‘Moo Moo’ Leatham’s Story
Mum was called Muriel, but everyone knew her as Moo Moo. She’d been poorly and struggling for such a long…
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12th March 2024 Catherine’s Story
The hospice was there for Catherine’s family when both her dad and mum needed care, but it was in 2023…
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20th February 2024 Brenda’s Story
Brenda suffers from advanced ovarian cancer and began receiving support from the Hospice just under 12 months ago, but before…
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17th January 2024 Sheila’s Story
In January 2022, Sheila passed away after receiving support from the Hospice in her last few months of life. Sheila’s…
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15th November 2023 Louise’s Story
Mark and Louise Forshaw had been happily married for 20 years when Louise was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour….
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18th July 2023 Paul’s Story
Business owner Paul was diagnosed with stage 4 terminal cancer after being admitted to hospital with what everyone thought was…
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28th February 2023 Elaine’s Story
Elaine, 62, is living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) at her home Westwood Lodge Care Home in Poolstock. Elaine, a…
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26th January 2023 Jenny
“It was bad news, I was terminal – there was nothing they could do for me. The treatment was making…