Your hospice stories

With a baby on the way and a wedding to plan, Ben Clementson and Sam were preparing for the rest of their lives together, however a devastating terminal cancer diagnosis changed everything for them.

Helena is a volunteer in our popular Lanes Bookshop helping to sort books and be a friendly face to serve our valued customers.

Ian and Barbara have volunteered on our ward for several years, helping provide comfort to patients.

When car and motorbike enthusiast Ryan Shield was diagnosed with cancer in his early twenties, he wanted to give something back and set about raising money for charity. However, following a short battle with the disease he died at Eden Valley Hospice and his family vowed to keep his fundraising legacy alive.

While Cynthia’s husband Carl was being cared for in Eden Valley Hospice, they found solace through their toughest of times in the beautiful hospice gardens – a memory so profound that Cynthia returned as a volunteer, supporting the charity for almost a decade.

When Tony Whalley was made redundant in 1992 it understandably came as huge blow. At the time it felt like this decision would have a profoundly negative impact on his life as he struggled to find suitable work in the north west of England.

Fedella Marsden works alongside our Day Services team volunteering her time and performing complimentary therapy with patients on the ward.

While Julie was quickly approaching the end of her life, a dying wish was to marry her partner of almost 30 years, Neil. Surrounded by their two daughters, loving family and close friends, they tied the knot in Eden Valley Hospice while Julie was being cared for.

Christine has volunteered in the family support team as a Bereavement Counsellor for around 6 years providing valuable support to families and children.