Why Leave a Legacy?

 

  

Each of our patients is unique and has their own experiences and a unique story to tell:

 John, 27, was diagnosed with a particularly aggressive form of bowel cancer and was only given a short while to live. He was engaged and due to get married the following year. John came into one of our hospices and unfortunately his condition deteriorated, however he was determined to marry his childhood sweetheart. Our nurses, doctors and volunteers promised John they would do everything they could to make this happen. They stabilised his condition and got him well enough so that he could get married. The day itself was highly emotional, with lots of tears and
laughter, but thanks to our staff, John, his wife and their family were able to share an unforgettable day. Sadly John died a short while later, but the
memories of that special day live on.

Sally, 42, had Motor Neurone Disease and was being cared for in a local nursing home without any specialist knowledge of the condition. Her family were concerned about the quality of her care. They had seen her deteriorate rapidly and she was unable to communicate or feed herself. When Sally became a resident at one of our specialist neurological centres her family were amazed at the change in her and the way our carefully structured therapy and care
program slowly brought Sally out of her shell. She started smiling and laughing again and was able to communicate with her loved ones.

Albert, 85, was a World War II veteran with a large family who doted on him. He came into one of our hospices for respite care and to give his wife a chance to recharge her batteries from looking after him. Albert soon developed a reputation amongst the nurses and volunteers for having a wicked sense of humour and a mischievous streak.

A bequest to Sue Ryder Care will ensure that we have many more stories like these long into the future and is the perfect way to make a difference even after you are gone.