In July 2018 my mum was taken to hospital with suspected sepsis.  After a few days we were given the awful news that mum had Ovarian Cancer.  She was successfully treated with chemotherapy and surgery and was given the all clear in February 2019.

Unfortunately in July 2019, we were given the devastating news that the cancer had spread and although chemotherapy would help, it would not take away this awful disease.  

Mum then spent the next 8 weeks in hospital, longing to return home and see her beloved beach and sea.  In September she got her wish and she spent the next 2 weeks at home with all her family around her, with the amazing help from the District Nurses.

Sadly she deteriorated very quickly and mum wanted to spend her last days at Cornwall Hospice in St Austell.

Mum spent an amazing 10 days at Mount Edgcumbe Hospice, where the staff looked after not only my mum, but the whole family.  The relief we all felt, knowing that mum was safe and being well looked after, meant so much to us as a family.  We all felt such clarity after speaking with the highly trained staff.  We couldn't change the outcome but the road was clearer.

I cannot thank this place enough for the continued support not only medically, but emotionally too.  Which is why, we as a family have decided to do this cycle ride together, in the memory of my fantastic, caring, funny, amazing mum.

From Cornwall Hospice..........Our aim is for all people living with a terminal illness in Cornwall to be able to access the care & support they may need at the time & in the place that is right for them & their families.We aspire to deliver the highest possible quality care & support to our patients & their families. We strive to develop & secure the resources necessary to achieve this, both now & in the future. With only 20% of our funding coming from Cornwall's NHS Commissioners, the rest is raised with the support of the people of Cornwall and beyond - thank you all.