 PLEASE HELP !
Hello people, my names Katie Dunning from The West London Postal Branch, I would like to ask for your sponsorship for a Friend of mine, Mr. William McAuley who will be participation in this year’s 2010 Amsterdam Marathon. Now I know a few of you have experienced the charms and delights of this city and as general consensuses you all seem to have enjoyed your experience. However, I feel William’s trip will be a little different to what is normally expected from a trip to this city. He shall not be going there for the Amsterdam Zoo, apparently there is one? He shall not be going for Museums and excursions. He will not be there for scenic parks, novelty coffee – cake shops or the extravagant nightlife wink wink nudge nudge.
So I hear you cry, why is he going there? Well on the 19th of October, he will be competing in the Amsterdam Marathon. That’s where you come in. You see at the moment we need all the help we can get. The relentless cold British weather, sour muscles, blisters, runner’s nipple, not to mention the fact that the training is bloody hard work has started to de motivate Young William.
One thing that will motivate him more than anything would be if we were to be able to raise lots and lots of money for St Raphael’s Hospice
 Starting in 1987, St Raphael's Hospice has always offered the special skills of Hospice care to those facing life-threatening. The service provides high quality medical and nursing skills as well as support to family and friends, completely free of charge. St Raphael’s fully recognizes and respects ethnic, cultural and religious differences, and patients of all faiths or those of none are welcome at St Raphael’s.
Medical, nursing and support staff do everything possible to relieve pain and sustain quality of life in a calm atmosphere of peace and comfort. In each case, Hospice care is tailored to the individuals needs.
Services may include:
- Skilled medical care provided by nurses and Doctors
- Care at home or in the Hospice/palliative care centre
- A day centre providing creative and social opportunities as well as treatments, which sometimes include complementary therapies
- Support for family, friends and children
- Spiritual support
- Respite care to enable carers to take a break
- Counseling
Donations and fundraising.
St Raphael's Hospice relies very heavily upon voluntary contributions and depends upon the generosity of the local community to continue providing a high quality of care. It costs more than £160,000 a month to keep the St Raphael's running. More than 80% of income is spent on direct patient care, including nursing and other medical salaries. St Raphael's receives a grant of about 34% of the total cost from MSW Health Authority, but the remainder must be found from fundraising activities and donations.
What is a Hospice?
During their stay, patients will receive palliative care to help relieve pain and other symptoms causing discomfort. They will also receive a great deal of care, love and skilled attention from trained nursing, medical and support staff. St Raphael's Hospice patients' ages range from young adults to the very elderly.
A hospice cannot claim to extend life, but it can almost certainly improve the quality of life for each patient.
The other main concern of a hospice is the relative or carer who is, or will be left behind. The loss of any loved one can be very painful, and there may be practical problems. Bereavement specialists are available to give their support if required. It is part of the service at St Raphael's.
St Raphael's Hospice, like all Hospice’s, provides this care at no cost to patients, be they young or old, rich or poor, whatever faith or none.
Hospices try hard to add quality and dignity to the lives of in their care, ensuring that, if and when required, the remainder of the journey is not undertaken alone.
Donations
Please make cheques payable to St Raphael’s Hospice and return donations to, Katie Dunning, CWU Area H&S Rep, West London Postal Branch, Ruskin Hall, 16 Church Road, LONDON, W3 8PP.
Many thanks for your kind donations.
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