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Earlier this year, Cat’s dad was cared for by Martlets and spent his final days on our inpatient ward. Cat was supported by our bereavement counselling service, and Shaun the Sheep.

Sue’s sister Margaret was a nurse on Martlets’ inpatient unit (IPU).  After becoming ill with terminal cancer, Margaret was cared for in her last days by Martlets on the IPU. Sue shares her story here. 

Martlets supporter, Sindy, who’s 75, has donated colourful jumpers to our shops for the past five years. In the run up to our Shaun the Sheep art trail we wanted to say a special thank you and celebrate her woolly wonderful knits.

Karen and her parents were all diagnosed with terminal cancer within a four-month period. It was a devastating time for the family, but since then Martlets has supported Karen and helped her maintain her mobility and independence. 

Keeley’s mum was cared for by Martlets four years ago. He will be marrying fiancée Georgie this November and they will be supporting Martlets at their wedding in memory of his mum.

Helen on our learning and development team is taking on the Shear Drop this October. She tells us why she’s chosen this particular challenge to fundraise for Martlets.

Although the trail is a few months away, there are already plenty of ways you can join our flock. If you’d like to join Shaun the Sheep in his fantastic art adventure this autumn, read on...