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Paula sitting in our previous hospice

Why I’ve left Martlets a gift in my Will

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Paula has been a volunteer for Martlets for more than ten years. Her son Gordon was cared for on our inpatient unit. She tells us about the care he received and why she has chosen to leave a gift in her Will to Martlets.

Sharmila preparing for her ultra challenge with her dogs

Sharmila makes strides to support Martlets’ ‘new home’

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Supporter Sharmila is taking on not one but three Ultra Challenges for Martlets this year to fundraise in support of our new hospice building. Here she tells us about her upcoming Easter 50 Ultra Challenge, the Thames Path 100k, and a marathon and trek through the Sahara Desert.

Flora and her mum smiling

Bereavement social evenings

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Flora, 35, has been attending our bereavement social evenings. Martlets looked after her mum Anne who spent her last days on our inpatient unit in February 2022.

Christine, Staff and Norman Cook in our IPU

Caring for Christine

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Christine – who used to be a keen sea swimmer – received care on Martlets’ inpatient unit. She talks about the various ways our staff have offered support.