By Rosie - Thursday, February 4th, 2010
“My mum died of cancer on the first day of the millennium and, just a couple of weeks later, my sister Diana was diagnosed with breast cancer. Diana battled with cancer for several years but she made sure she lived life to the full during the time she had left. I looked after her right to the end and she died at home in May 2007 surrounded by all her family, including her husband and four children.
“Like my sister, most people want to be at home – in their own bed, looking out onto their own garden, with their family and friends close by – and Marie Curie Cancer Care makes this possible.
“Marie Curie Nurses work shifts, often at night, to give patient’s carers the chance to take a break, spend quality time with their loved one, or simply get a good night’s sleep. Just being there to talk to patients and their families and put their mind at ease about any worries or fears they may have can make all the difference.
“In March I’ll be wearing my daffodil pin in memory and celebration of my mother, sister, and all the patients I’ve had the privilege of looking after over the years. Please join me by wearing a daffodil pin and ensuring that every person with a terminal illness has the choice to access free Marie Curie nursing care.”
Debbie Ventham, Marie Curie nurse
A donation of £20 pays for one Marie Curie nurse to care for a patient for an hour. Please pledge your support to the Great Daffodil Appeal this spring to help more nurses like Debbie continue their fantastic work.
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