Chris Van Dyk

Fund For Debs

Fundraising for Dorothy House
£3,861
raised of £5,000 target
by 96 supporters
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In memory of Debby Van Dyk
Dorothy House

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RCN 275745
We provide palliative and end of life care to those living with life-limiting illness

Story

In September 2018 we tragically lost our wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and friend Debby. 

She was taken too soon and it has been one of the hardest and saddest experiences for the entire family. However we were fortunate enough to get a place for Debby, in her last weeks at Dorothy House Hospice in Wiltshire. The care, time, love and support the staff at Dorothy House gave not only Debby but the entire family was, without doubt, our saving grace. 

They provided us with a space to spend time with Debs, which was warm and welcoming. The staff always had time to talk, explain what was happening and comfort us. The chef designed special meals for Debs, massage treatments were arranged for her too. She had views of the beautiful Wiltshire countryside, and the breeze would bring in the scent of the lavender from outside. In her last few weeks Debs received such wonderful care, and we will forever be indebted to Dorothy House for making such a horrific time ever so slightly more bearable. 

We, as a family, cannot begin to thank Dorothy House enough. So we want to raise enough funds to cover her time there. We don't know how long it will take or what crazy challenges and events we will all be taking on to hit our target but if you can help us reach it we would be very grateful!

For Debby x

About the charity

Dorothy House

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RCN 275745
Dorothy House provides palliative and end of life care to patients living with a life-limiting illness, and their families and carers. The majority of care is delivered in the home and community and covers an area of 700sq miles. All services are free of charge.

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Total raised
£3,860.71
+ £656.00 Gift Aid
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£3,860.71
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£0.00

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