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Dear All - On Mothers' Day in England, earlier this month, I wondered how best to say my goodbyes to my own Mother, Anne, as she lay still and unconscious in a hospital bed in the Hurstwood Park neurology intensive care unit. A fit, vital, martial arts practicing woman, she had been found collapsed with a massive cerebral haemorrhage a few days before. The doctors, trying to break the news, said the outlook was "at best very grim". I was sure I would never see her alive again. Today, astonishingly, she has "turned a corner" and may, we hope, be on her way to some sort of recovery. Hurstwood Park neurology ICU is in Haywards Heath, a small town South of London. It is the only operating neurological hospital in South East England. On first look, walking into the small building you see here at left, you might think it a rather lowly little place. Blue linoleum covers the floors, while in the small waiting room a television flickers and some puzzles, games and a couple of teddy bears are piled neatly on a table.  And yet, it was not only just these very mundane physical things which gave the place its warmth: as I waited, I saw through the window that outside, someone had planted an exquisite, pretty little garden full of yellow, nodding daffodils. I understood that here there was humanity and compassion and it felt almost palpable. When I finally got to see my mother, I was completely stunned by the kindness shown me there, especially by the ICU nurses who greeted me by name and then stood with me so very, very patiently by the bed as I stared at my mother with either nothing to say or full of probably quite stupid questions. One nurse asked if I had any photos of her from before that they could see. I am certain it is this above-and-beyond attitude that has so far saved my Mother's life. I would not have believed this level of care and commitment existed outside of rather nostalgically portrayed hospitals in WWII movies - and yet it does. I left Hurstwood Park every single day trying to think of something, anything, that, I and all of you who have so consistently offered support and help, could do for this place. And here it is: Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to give money to the League Of Friends at Hurstwood Park Neurological Centre. (If you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.) Please make a donation of whatever you can spare. It has become such a cliche to state, "No amount is too small" - but I have realised it's absolutely true. Many, many thanks for your support. S. K. H.

Thinking of you. My warmest thoughts for you and your mom.Always be there for you! Will keep praying... Donation by Giovanna on 26/03/08

 
£50.00

You know how much I was hoping for all of you! Donation by Janet on 26/03/08

 
£100.00

Much love to Anne. Hurstwood saved my mum too. Wonderful cause.. Donation by Domenica on 26/03/08

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

All the best for your Mum! Donation by Mark & Liam on 26/03/08

 
£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

All my love.... Donation by Lucy on 26/03/08

 
£100.00

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£100.00

Warm wishes Donation by John on 26/03/08

 
£100.00

Leslie and I pray for a good outcome. Donation by Dick Roth on 26/03/08

 
£100.00

You're both in my thoughts and prayers. xox Donation by Mary on 25/03/08

 
£50.00

you're in my prayers... Donation by Lia La Monica on 25/03/08

 
£15.00

Prayers for your family. Donation by Topaz Adizes on 25/03/08

 
£20.00

I'm so glad you thought of this. Lots of love to you both. Donation by Laura on 25/03/08

 
£50.00

Khatun, Thank you for sharing this with me. All of you are in my prayers.. x Donation by Lydia Esquerdo Varaona on 25/03/08

 
£50.00

A small gesture, with best wishes. Donation by Steve B on 25/03/08

 
£100.00

You're in my thoughts... Donation by Desiree on 25/03/08

 
£100.00

All my love to you and your Mom Donation by Emiliano Neri on 25/03/08

 
£20.00

Wishing your mother well Donation by Tom on 25/03/08

 
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Love to you, SKH Donation by Jeffrey on 25/03/08

 
£15.00

So great that places like Hurstwood exist! All best to you and your mon. Donation by Scott on 25/03/08

 
£500.00

Shout if there's anything else one can do! x Donation by Disco on 25/03/08

 
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

My warmest wishes to you and your Mom Donation by Debbie on 25/03/08

 
£15.00

Thinking of you & your mom Donation by Courtney on 25/03/08

 
£250.00

Best of luck, Kahtun. Donation by Elanna on 25/03/08

 
£20.00

Great Cause -- Best Wishes To You Mom! Donation by RGB on 25/03/08

 
£250.00
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