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Category: Patient Stories

The X Factor Christmas single supports Shooting Star

We’re thrilled to announce that profits from this year’s winner’s single – The Power of Love by Dalton Harris (feat. James Arthur) – will once again be donated to Shooting Star Chase,

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Making Christmas Special – Karen’s Story | Phyllis Tuckwell

“I came here at the most depressing time of my life – and at Christmas – but it was the most special time that I can remember.” Anyone can suddenly find themselves in a situation where

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Annabelle’s story – supported by Phyllis Tuckwell

Annabelle has been a patient of the Royal Surrey County Hospital for over twenty years, and her condition, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD), has worsened over that time. During a

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James’s Story – supported by Shooting Star Chase

pidermolysis Bullosa (EB) is a rare skin condition affecting around 5,000 people in the UK. People with EB have extremely fragile skin which can tear and blister at the slightest touch. There are

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Alf’s story – supported by Phyllis Tuckwell

4 years ago Alf, 74, began to experience breathing problems and chest pains. Thinking that it may be a heart condition, he went to see his doctor, who referred him to Frimley Park Hospital for

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Evelyn’s Story – supported by Phyllis Tuckwell

Evelyn was initially diagnosed with cancer five years ago. “I actually got over that,” she says, “I was fine. Then last year it was my husband’s birthday, and I put on a little party for

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