Oxfordshire woman who lost her husband to cancer encouraging others to leave a gift in their Will
It's following a Hospice UK campaign which aims to raise the profile of hospices
A woman from Oxfordshire who lost her husband to cancer is encouraging others to leave a gift in their will, as she tells us about the
It's following a Hospice UK campaign which aims to raise the profile of hospices and the work they do, to inspire people to leave a gift in their will.
"It made the world of difference”
Oxfordshire hospices, Helen & Douglas House, Sobell House, and Katharine House were all part of the nationwide TV campaign.
Even though, the campaign has now ended, hospices are still calling on people to leave a gift in their will as this income is also becoming an increasingly vital source of revenue, with many relying on it as a significant portion of their overall funds.
Sarah Wilson held her husbands’ hand as he passed away at Sobell House, she said: “My husband only lived for ten weeks following his diagnosis as the cancer had already spread to his liver. Dave didn’t want to die, but following six failed attempts to insert stents, we were told there was nothing more that could be done, and were desperate for him to be out of pain.
“The relief we felt when Dave was admitted to Sobell House was indescribable; Dave immediately felt safe and cared for – he could ask questions, had medication for anxiety and pain, and he had his family, including our two children, by his side.
“It made the world of difference.”
She added: “My Uncle, Lowell, was very close to Dave, and as he was getting older he wanted to make some living donations and support his chosen charities. He made an incredibly generous donation to the Family Room Appeal, and found great joy in being alive to hear what a difference his donation would make.
“As the executor of Lowell’s estate, it’s meant a great deal to me to continue his legacy and leave Sobell House a further donation in his Will. He would be absolutely thrilled to know that he’s helped people who are in similar situations to him and Dave at the end of life.”