Michael Withers

Benjamin's fund raising page for his mummy, Caroline

Fundraising for Duchess Of Kent House Charity

Story

Caroline lost her battle against cancer on the 15th of July 2010. Although Caroline fought with amazing courage, often in great pain, the effect of two operations and the relentless progress of the cancer finally took it's toll. She was cared for with great compassion by the Duchess of Kent Hospice in Reading in the final weeks of her life and nothing was ever too much trouble for the dedicated team.

Our son Benjamin, who is 7 years old, wants to raise money for the the hospice so that other people who are suffering, can be cared for with the same love and tenderness.

He has decided to hold a swimming event, in which he will swim at least 4 lengths of the pool (he's only 7, so that's quite a distance).

Please would you help him to raise funds by making a generous donation.

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.