Nevina's Disabled person taking first steps
Nevina Abhvani is raising money for Bethlehem Care and Hospice Trust
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I am raising funds for the Bethlehem Hospice Trust which provides those with life limiting illnesses palliative home care.
Bethlehem, in the West Bank of Palestine is a special place for great many people in the word. It is special to Christians, Muslims and Jews. The world has an idealised view of Bethlehem but many forget that it is also a living community facing the everyday challenges of everyday living in a new and emerging state - Palestine.
Among the many difficulties faced by the people of Bethlehem is the provision of Healthcare which is not well developed. There is no palliative care provision for the terminally ill.
Twenty-five per cent of all deaths are cancer related. Three out of every four persons first diagnosed with cancer are at stage four (4 terminal). The average age for cancer related death is 52 years. Those with other life limiting illness add to the number needing care.
Many of those without the benefit of palliative care die in pain with families unable to help or comfort them.
Please help me to help raise funds for this organisation which is only able to provide such care through home hospice without the funds. Ultimately we want to raise funds to set up a permanent Hospice facility with all provisions.
I am disabled due to a rare nerve disease. I have challenged myself to walk 20 steps with a walker as my personal challenge to raised funds. Please help me reach me my challenge and help the hospice.