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Sally tells her story of husband, Tony, and his funky socks

“Tony was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. Within days, he was seriously ill and in a lot of pain, and we were told it was terminal. At first I didn’t think I needed any help taking care of him. But when he started chemotherapy treatment, I watched my happy, larger-than-life Tony fall apart – and someone gently suggested I contact St Barnabas House.

I called, reluctantly, and I’m so glad I did. A few days later, he was offered a bed at the hospice. The turnaround from not having help to having St Barnabas took my breath away.”

“He had this thing about wearing brightly coloured funky socks… So, the nurses started bringing in socks for him! He had so many pairs and he wore them all. I know it sounds like a small thing, but for me it sums up St Barnabas. Everyone goes above and beyond, they find the things that make people feel like themselves, and they treat everyone with such kindness. The support they gave us both was incredible – unconditional, 24/7 and so personal. Please, if you can send a donation today to help more people get that individual care in their final days, I know that every single penny will make a difference.”

“Sadly, after a few weeks, we were given the news that Tony might not make it to Christmas… I said, “But we’re getting married next year” and the nurse sat with me and said, “If you’re going to get married, you need to do it now.” Before I knew it, a whole wedding had been planned for us, with everything donated from food and dresses to flowers. The kindness was extraordinary. We got married in the chapel at the hospice, and it was a day I will never forget. Our amazing wedding day is a perfect example of the individual care St Barnabas staff give, every day. I know they rely on donations to fund all their care, so please, if you can, send a gift to help more people live life to the end, like Tony did.”