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Last year on the 24th of October we lost the most loveliest and caring member of our family, my Grandpa. He had been suffering from a lung condition for as long as I can remember and in the last two years had to permanently have oxygen. Grandpa was a very proud man and didn’t like how much care he needed from other people. He hated putting people out of their way and was always so appreciative of any little thing we did for him. St Barnabas became heavily involved with his care last year and we were all blown away by the quality of their provision. Not only was the hospice a much nicer place for him to be than in the hospitals but the carers and doctors were so lovely and supportive of my Grandpa’s  wishes. Grandpa stayed in St Barnabas for a combined time of over 12 weeks but their care didn’t stop there. In the short time that he had at home in between his stays, they ensured carers were coming out to him as often as possible to support him and make him feel comfortable. 

By chance, two of St Barnabas’ doctors were there when he passed away along with most of the family. After a long suffering illness, particularly the last few days, my Grandpa closed his eyes and didn’t wake up. It was heartbreaking for the family, particularly my Nana who had been with him for 70 years. Nothing will ever make the loss of my Grandpa easier but the care that St Barnabas provided him with in his last year made it so much more bareable for him and our family. We owe them so very much. 

So to honour his memory and this amazing cause, I’ll be climbing a mountain with a good friend of mine in September. As well as it being a huge challenge for me fitness wise, it will also be an emotional one. I can’t wait to get to the summit, hopefully in time for sunset, and maybe feel just that little bit closer to Grandpa. I know he’d be very proud of me for taking part in this challenge! 

Even if you can only sponsor me £5, every little will help! Thank you very much for reading and for sponsoring me you lovely people. Hopefully you won’t ever need to have anything to do with St Barnabas but if you do, I hope you’re as lucky as my family were to have them care for our lovely Grandpa. The legend. 

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