North Devon’s single biggest fundraising event, Nightwalk, is back for 2021. The ladies-only moonlit walk, supporting the work of North Devon Hospice, will.
North Devon Hospice supports the whole family, when someone is affected by an incurable illness
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North Devon Hospice has been selected by local employees at Mondelēz International’s Ernest Jackson site to receive a donation of £5,000.
Providing specialist care and support to those living with a life-limiting illness, the charity will be granted the substantial figure from The Cadbury Foundation, as part of its ‘Your Charity Your Choice’ scheme.
North Devon Hospice supports the whole family, when someone is affected by an incurable illness. The majority of support is provided in patients’ homes, while counselling and bereavement support is given to everyone involved.
“That’s why it was such a surprise when he became ill exactly a year ago this week. He was struggling to breathe, and this led to a three-week stay in hospital.”
Peter was diagnosed with an advanced and aggressive lung cancer, but he was able to return home again, thanks to the support of the Hospice to Home team from North Devon Hospice.
“They were with us within an hour of dad arriving home from hospital,” Gail said.
“They introduced themselves and explained the care and support they could offer. We were surprised to learn that they could also do night sits, so I could get some proper rest. They were an absolute godsend.”