to be the lasting and thriving provider of free care to all people affected by life limiting illness in our community. This will be made possible by a community working together continually to share in the delivery of the most assuring, equally accessible and advanced care available.And from the stories I heard last night at the Summer Reception, it is doing a very, very fine job of achieving this vision. We heard from a physiotherapist about how their programme of exercise had managed to give many extra months of precious life to some patients involved with the Hospice.
Other members of the 'chain gang' were out in force of course (Mayors of MK, Leighton Linslade and Olney) but also many people who have dedicated their lives to raising money for the service. One woman I spoke with had raised over £6m in the last ten years (from running corporate quiz nights it seems!)
I also met the Friends of Willen Hospice who told me how they had just raised over £4000 with Tesco Express in Buckingham. Brilliant efforts all round.
It was an honour to be there and support all that Willen Hospice does.
If you would like to help you can donate here or why not get involved in volunteering, maybe at the shop in town or one other numerous ways. Or just look for what you need at the Hospice shop in Cornwalls Meadow Walk. (Or as I do, partake in the weekly lottery)
Here's a pic of the people present last night being addressed by Paul Hinson, the Chief Executive
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