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Month: October 2022

Jake’s story – supported by Shooting Star Children’s Hospices

When Jake was just two, his parents, Karen and Scott, were told their middle child had a metabolic disorder fucosidosis and wouldn’t live past his 5th birthday. Now, with Jake aged 16, mum Karen

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Cliff’s Story – supported by Phyllis Tuckwell

“You get the most wonderful feeling when you go to the Hospice,” says Cliff, one of our Living Well patients, and his wife Janet agrees. “It’s a warm, cheerful, caring, happy place. You

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Anais’ story – supported by Shooting Star Children’s Hospices

Nine-year-old Anais has been supported by Shooting Star Children’s Hospices since she was two months old. Anais comes to the hospice for respite stays, giving her a chance to play and enjoy all

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Rhona & Chris’ Story – supported by Phyllis Tuckwell

When Rhona’s husband, Chris, was diagnosed with terminal secondary bowel cancer, his GP and hospital referred him to Phyllis Tuckwell. They were contacted by one of our Clinical Nurse

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Wonderful wedding celebrations

For the families we support, we aim to be there for them in every way we can and help make magical memories. So, when Michelle and Mark were set to tie the knot, we were more than happy to be able

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