Mike Lucas

TABATHON!

Fundraising for Duchess Of Kent House Charity

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Hey guys,

First of all, thank you for viewing our page. By this point it is clear we are about to ask you to part with your hard earned pennies; but I assure you it is for a fantastic cause.

The team (Ollie, Matthew and I) have challenged ourselves to 'Tab' the Reading half marathon taking place on Sunday 17th March 2013. A Tab, for the non-military amongst you; this includes the RAF and Royal Navy! (not that we are biased!) is basically a loaded march wearing combats and carrying 20kg (44Ibs in old money).

The reason we have decided to choose the Duchess Of Kent House Charity is because it is a small, local charity with no ties to the military. The decision to choose a small civillian charity, close to the garrison, was due to the overwhelming support that the local population that has given our corps (the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers) throughout our time at Arborfield. Hopefully this small gesture will go some way to say thank you for making us so welcome and allowing us to integrate fully within the community environment.

Our aim is to complete the march within 3 hours and we have set a target of £300 to raise so please spread the word, give as much as possible and hopefully we can double our target and give something back to a truly great cause.

About the charity

Duchess Of Kent House Charity

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RCN 1085912

www.duchessofkenthouse.org.uk

Duchess of Kent House (hospice) has 16 in-patient beds, day therapy facilities (3 days a week), out-patients and a Family Support Service (bereavement), providing palliative (hospice) care for the population of west and central Berkshire. In the last 15 years over 12,000 patients have been treated and cared-for by a team of 50 (full-time equivalent) consultants, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational and speech therapists, admin & site staff, etc. This care continues after death for those relatives who wish it through the FSS. All care is provided free of charge, according to need. As with all parts of the National Health Service there is never enough money to pay for all aspects of what we technically call ‘specialist palliative care’. This is where the independent charity Duchess of Kent House Trust comes in. Since 2002, the Duchess of Kent House Trust (independent charity) has raised £1,500,000 for the unit to pay for the Family Support Service, 2 in-patient beds otherwise not available, the dietician, chaplaincy, psychologist, aromatherapist, and equipment. Please support this local charity caring for local patients and their families. Thank you very much.