Rowcroft Hospice do all they can to support cancer victims - will you?

Thank you for your interest in my advocacy – I’m Tallulah and I believe it is very important to support people coping with terminal illness. This is what Rowcroft Hospice aim to do on a local basis in South Devon. I hope that when you have read this you will:

• Feel more informed about Rowcroft Hospice.
• Want to support this admirable charity.

Jean Mary was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer and two weeks after this tragic news, her partner died from a heart attack from the stress and sheer heartbreak. She was distraught and this lead to her extreme and rapid deterioration. She was admitted into hospital in the night and three days later was told that the cancer had spread to the brain. She was then taken to the Inpatient Unit at Rowcroft Hospice and her family moved in for three days, staying in the family room and taking it in turns during the night to sit by her side. Volunteers gave every bit of care and advice hey could – from a simple cup of tea to specialist medical treatment and art therapy. When she passed away her family were given all the understanding and advice they deserve after such a tough time.

However, despite the fact that Rowcroft are doing so much already – they need your help. In south Devon, more and more people are being diagnosed with cancer or other terminal illnesses, and Rowcroft are supporting people at a rapidly increasing rate. Unless they have the money they can’t continue their diligent care for everyone who needs it. It’s so easy to support – not like many charities where you can only donate. To support the Hospice you could:

• Buy from one of their local charity shops            
• Go on the sponsored ladies only night walk around the bay.           
• The 5K ‘colour rush’ a run followed by live bands.
• There is the Annual Christmas Ball.
• And there are so many other ways!

For more information and event details, please visit http://www.rowcrofthospice.org.uk

You could change a families’ darkest times to a time that they can spend with their loved ones without worrying, and that will mean so much. YOU could be the person who makes life more bearable, when it is the most important time to enjoy life – but so many are still in pain and anxious about their families and the future.

Ella Rowcroft, who wanted to provide care for tuberculosis patients and pregnant women who couldn’t afford private hospitals founded Rowcroft Hospice in 1937 – Rowcroft was a community Hospital helped out by generous locals.

Throughout the years, the aim of the charity has changed – it is now a hospice offering 24-hour care and support to terminal illness sufferers and their families - but the key value of community remains at its heart.

Despite that this is a depressing issue, Rowcroft workers remain upbeat and cheery so that they can give their patients the best days of their lives, however it suits them.

Thanks again for your time. I’d be so grateful if you’d please leave a response below – specifically to these questions.

1. Had you heard about Rowcroft Hospice before reading my blog?
2. Would you consider supporting in any way you could? (If so how?)
3. Would you tell family/friends about the charity?
4. Where do you live - town (and country if not UK)

Thank you - Tallulah