Boyes Turner

Phillip Smith is raising money for Duchess Of Kent House Charity

Participants: Phil Smith, Jess Gavin, Ewan Tant, Cate Rushton, Zoe Farsch, Nadda El Kaloush

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Reading Half Marathon 2011 · 20 March 2011 ·

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.

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Many thanks for taking the time to visit Boyes Turner's JustGiving page.

On Sunday 20 March 2011, we will be taking part in the Reading Half Marathon, to raise funds for the Duchess of Kent House hospice in Reading. The hospice provides specialist palliative care for adult patients with cancer and other life-shortening diseases. The hospice also provides out-patient and day therapy services, including respite care and symptom control.

Please help us support their work by giving generously. 

 

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Donation summary

Total
£920.00
+ £234.10 Gift Aid
Online
£885.00
Offline
£35.00

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