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Weʼve raised £1,950 to provide psychological support to young adults (18 to 40 yrs) facing life limiting or end of life diagnosis. In memory of Ross Saxton-Davies.
- Funded on Thursday, 31st March 2022
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The way an individual dies is so important and can make a difference to those left behind.
After watching Ross struggle with his psychological and emotional pain as his life came to an end we, as a family, have decided to do something to help others that find themselves in Ross' position. Ross was 27 when he died of malignant melanoma just 8 weeks after diagnosis in 2017.
Cicely Saunders, founder of the hospice movement explained that some people experience total pain: physical, psychological, social, spiritual and practical struggles.
To be able to support adults (under 40) identified as end of life, we are wishing to fund psychological support.
The proposed charitable money would be focused on improving rapid access to emotional support for young adults (<40yrs) identified as end of life (both cancer & non cancer diagnoses).
Medical professionals at Colchester Hospital, St Helena Hospice and NHS Hertfordshire are supporting us in making this happen in practice. We have identified a gap in emotional support for young adults faced with the most difficult time in their lives.
Please support our cause by donating - no amount is too small and it will make a huge difference to the person receiving support.
Palliative care psychological support at Colchester Hospital is currently not available. It would have made so much difference to Ross so let us support others in his name. ❤
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3 years agoTracy Davies
3 years agoAnyone wishing to sponsor our teams for the London to Brighton Cycle Ride (19.9.21) or the Colchester Stampede Half Marathon (10.10.21) then please do feel free to use this page to do so. All sponsorship will be used to further our work in Colchester Hospital and North East Essex supporting young adults under 40 years of age (and their families) facing a life limiting or end of life diagnosis. Our first project is due to commence 1 May 2021. If you would like to follow us we are on facebook, instagram, twitter and at www.endinglifestaboo.com.
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- 3 years ago
Tracy Davies
3 years ago
We have reached 50% of our target. So thankful and grateful to all of you who have made a donation. Each one of you will be making a difference to our beneficiaries. Young adults facing life limiting illness and end of life should not have to live their final months in emotional pain with their fears and anxieties locked in their own minds. Ending Life's Taboo - Let's Talk.
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- 3 years ago
Tracy Davies
3 years agoWe are entering a team in the London to Brighton 55 mile cycle ride on 19 September 2021. If you would like to sponsor us then please feel free to use this page to do so. I am pleased to announce that Ending Life's Taboo has been awarded a £10,000 grant from Colchester Catalyst. We have also raised £7,000 including the £1,477 raised on this page. The £17,000 will be used for our one year project in Colchester Hospital. We are thankful and grateful to all our supporters. Tracy, Toni, Ann and Dr Hattie Trustees of Ending Life's Taboo
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Jane Raby
Sep 14, 2021
Well done Jacqui x
£13.00
Catherine Owen
Sep 13, 2021
Well done Jacqui! A personal achievement and a great cause! xxx
£20.00
Kirsty Harrison
Sep 11, 2021
Well done Jacqui. Doing it for a great cause ♥
£5.00
Lorraine
Sep 11, 2021
Good luck today! You’re an incredible woman - you can do this! Xx
£10.00
Phil Wood
Sep 8, 2021
Good luck Jacqui - enjoy it!
£30.00
Ian H. and Ang
Sep 8, 2021
Go for it!
£15.00
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Sep 6, 2021
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Tracy Davies
During Ross' end of life we identified gaps in his care. Sadly psychological support was not available to him. Ending Life's Taboo aims to fill the gap by offering support to adults (18-40yrs) at end of life. Money donated will secure charity status and start the service. ❤