Help Us Provide Compassionate End-of-Life Care: Lynne & Johnny's Story
My wife, Lynne, was lucky enough to experience the incredible care provided by the nurses and staff at Rotherham Hospice. After being in and out of the hospital, the difference in the care we received at the Hospice was truly remarkable.
For Lynne and me, arriving at Rotherham Hospice felt like stepping into a place of comfort and support, where the compassion and attention of the nursing staff made a real difference. Lynne was initially admitted for advanced symptom management, her time there showed just how above and beyond the dedicated team would go to make a difference. She felt so comfortable, it became Lynne’s wish to die at the Hospice.
It was a wish of mine and Lynne’s to get married, but with the changing situation, our original plans had to be cancelled. That’s when the nursing staff suggested we have the ceremony at the Hospice. On Thursday, June 13th, they turned the Hospice conservatory into a beautiful wedding venue. What we thought would be a simple signing of paperwork became a magical wedding, with friends, family, and fellow patients there to share the moment. The nurses, who dubbed themselves “Team Bride,” made sure Lynne had an unforgettable day.
Lynne said that during her time here in the Hospice, the nurses became like family and I couldn’t agree more. From a simple smile, to a well needed cuppa on a hard day, to the honest conversations we needed about Lynne’s condition that made processing our situation easier, the team here at the Hospice made us feel welcome, reassured and comfortable.
I was with Lynne when she passed away at the Hospice on Thursday, July 11th – one month after our wedding. While the pain of losing her will never go away, I’m comforted by the memories we made during her time there, and I’ll always be grateful that she spent her final days surrounded by such love and exceptional care.
Please donate today to ensure that everyone in Rotherham receives the care they deserve at end of life like Lynne.
More people than ever now need Rotherham Hospice’s care
Every year, 2,362 people in our community require end-of-life care, yet currently, only 45% of them receive this essential support.
Every day, four individuals in our area die without having had access to end-of-life care.
Sadly, this number will only increase. Rotherham Hospice is seeing more people needing care than ever, and they need our help to support as many people in our community as possible.
Today, I’m reaching out to ask if you can help by contributing to Rotherham Hospice’s nursing care. Any amount you can give will help ensure that patients receive the highest quality care, in a safe and comfortable environment. Your donation will be put straight to work, making sure nobody like Lynne misses out on the treasured life-changing moments or vital nursing care they deserve at the end of their life.
Rotherham Hospice is a charity and relies on people like you to help provide this essential care to patients and their families. The clinical team is skilled at managing complex symptoms and end-of-life care, covering everything from physical to emotional, spiritual, and social needs. They’re there not just for the patients, but also to support families and friends, offering guidance and advice about their loved one’s illness, symptoms, and treatment.
From my own experience, I can tell you that the staff at Rotherham Hospice are truly remarkable. They didn’t just focus on Lynne—they also checked in on me, and on her family and friends who visited. They could take one look at me and know how I was and what I needed.
I want to make sure that everyone who needs it, can receive the same incredible care that Lynne and I experienced at Rotherham Hospice.
Join us in Making a Difference
Please donate now – with your generosity, another person in Rotherham will get access to the care and support they need at the end of their life.
Together we can ensure nobody faces terminal illness alone.
