Amy Kennelly

The Gates Girls - Helen, Hannah, Amy & Emily

Fundraising for Thames Hospice
£6,459
raised of £6,400 target
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Event: Sahara Desert Challenge, from 17 October 2019 to 22 October 2019
In memory of Mike Gates
Thames Hospice

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RCN 1108298
We provide specialist hospice care to people living with a terminal illness

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In May 2018 we heard the devastating news that Dad had cancer. We found out later there was nothing the Doctors could do. His health deteriorated quickly and he was in hospital a fair bit. All Dad had asked of us was that he came home and spent what was left surrounded by his girls.

As Dad’s health deteriorated we found it increasingly more difficult to care for him. Even with the support of carers we felt the strain of looking after someone so poorly. We were becoming desperate and that’s when the Thames Hospice team stepped in. Without them we would not have got through it and without them we would not have been able to look after our Dad at home.  The rapid response team were our guardian angels. They gave Dad first rate care and talked us through what to expect. We relied so heavily on that team and they came out to us whenever we called and we called a lot. Their endless patience, support and empathy came at a time we felt desperate, lost and helpless. Because of that team we were all there right by Dad when he passed away and for that we will be forever grateful. 

Going on such an adventure and completing this charity walk seems very fitting. Our Dad loved adventure and he would have approved of his girls walking the Sahara desert to help fund such a wonderful charity.  

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Thames Hospice

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RCN 1108298
Proudly serving the community of East Berkshire and South Buckinghamshire since 1987, we provide specialist palliative & end-of-life care to people facing a terminal illness. We're committed to giving families choices about the care they receive, providing the best support at home & at the Hospice.

Donation summary

Total raised
£6,458.28
+ £1,068.75 Gift Aid
Online donations
£6,258.28
Offline donations
£200.00

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