Nick Masters

Nick Masters's Fundraising Page

Fundraising for Duchess Of Kent House Charity

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Thank you for visiting my fundraising page.

As some of you probably know by now, I have somewhat crazily decided to swim the equivalent length of Lake Windermere (10.5 miles) in a swimming pool on Saturday 27th September!

I appreciate that it won't be the most exciting of swims (I will be swimming 840 lengths of my local 20 metre pool) but there is a reason for me swimming roughly 5 and a half hours; I am raising money for The Duchess of Kent House (hospice) who looked after a friend of mine's brother before he died.

The Duchess of Kent House provides specialist palliative care services in Reading. The unit treats adult patients with cancer and other life-shortening diseases, at no charge according to need. The hospice provides out-patient, in-patient and day therapy services, which includes respite care and symptom control.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Duchess Of Kent House Trust gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

Thank you for your support.

Nick

About the charity

Duchess Of Kent House Charity

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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.