The hospice does so much for so many people, it is a wonderful charity I want to support... and I need YOUR help! I'm concerned my target is overly ambitious... but I'm positive that I will get there!! Even if you can only donate £1, it all adds up, so please don't hold back if you feel £1 isn't enough - it totally is!! I might also need your help for a cake sale in the near future, so if you know of a venue who would be happy to host a cake sale or you are a Mary Berry wannabe, watch this space! Please like & share this on social media. 

The official Facebook page for this fundraising effort is;  www.facebook.com/AllensBigScarySkydive

WHY I DECIDED TO DO THIS!

Back in August 2012, I lost my Nan, Jean, to lung cancer. This was absolutely devastating. I raised money for the Jefferson Ward in a huge campaign that was supported by Essex FM and Colchester Gazette. I was overwhelmed by the support we received and the funds raised. (https://www.justgiving.com/remember/43429/Jean-Monk). As the anniversary of her death is coming round, it makes me want to do something positive in her memory that she would be proud of, that helps others and their families live with terminally illness.

Jean was given the option to go to the hospice but felt comfortable at the hospital and didn't want to move. We were fortunate that she felt so at home and comfortable at the hospital and cannot thank the staff there enough for that. However, others don't feel comfortable in a hospital setting and want to go home, which the hospice support by helping provide equipment and beds to make care at home possible. 

We imagine that it's just "old people" who become terminally ill, but children are also affected; I can only imagine how scary it is for them and want to support the hospice to continue make such a difficult time a little easier for them and their families. The hospice also provide support to carers through meetings, as well as inpatient care, therapies and wellbeing services and community care. You can read some personal stories of users of the hospice here; http://www.sthelenahospice.org.uk/about-us/personal-stories.aspx