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Welcome & Sarah and Her Family Launch Light Up a Life Reflection “My dad always said that he wasn’t afraid of dying; just afraid of what he was leaving behind. So when I was asked to launch and support the Light Up a Life campaign, I had no hesitation, due to the care our family received at Pendleside Hospice.” Sarah shares her family’s story as to why they feel honoured to support this year’s event.
Meet Simon Frauts, Family Support Team Leader, and Sarah Holdsworth, In-Memory and Legacy Fundraiser, at Pendleside Hospice. Both Simon and Sarah will be in attendance at this year’s winter event, Light Up a Life. “First and foremost, we want to thank our local communities for their dedicated support for Pendleside Hospice; without you, we wouldn’t be able to continue to enhance the quality of life for people, their carers and families, living with life-limiting illnesses.” Sarah says.
Sarah Jarjue’s father, Anthony Ashworth, from Nelson, passed away in April of this year, after being diagnosed with lung cancer at the start of 2020. What started with a niggly cough, soon turned into Anthony needing to have part of his lung removed. Bouts of chemotherapy and radiotherapy seemed to be working at the start, then Anthony began to feel very unwell and withdrawn. Subsequent scans revealed that the cancer had spread to
his bones, as well as his brain, and another operation was needed.
By January 2022, Anthony started to experience significant pain and discomfort, due to the cancer in his bones and was admitted to Pendleside’s inpatient unit for symptom control. Sarah added: “The targeted radiotherapy reduced my dad’s pain and he was able to come home after three weeks. My dad absolutely loved it at the Hospice! Food was his solace and he always used to talk about how delicious the meals were. Restrictions were still in place by this point, but myself and my family enjoyed sitting in the gardens with my dad on those chilly winter days.” Due to the covid restrictions, Anthony’s family couldn’t go round and see him as much as
Simon adds: "The Light Up a Life event highlights that people are not alone in their grieving and that their loved ones are not forgotten. Come along to enjoy the music and festivities, while at the same time, look back and remember those special people who are no longer with us. A member of our Family Support team will be at the event, offering bereavement support to those who need it.”
Anthony later moved onto immunotherapy, which seemed to be improving his overall mental and physical wellbeing. However, after eight months of hope, it was revealed that the cancer had spread and by October 2022, Anthony was told that he had months to live. Sarah said, “Throughout his illness, my dad was in and out of hospital with infections. Ultimately, on his latest admission, in March 2023 after a week of IV antibiotics, the doctor confirmed my dad had days to live, and that we needed to bring him home. My dad wasn’t quite himself in
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Hospice at Home care was quickly put in place, and I can’t thank Kate Gerrety, [Pendleside’s Hospice at Home Registered Nurse] enough for organising the support we needed and a nurse arrived not long after we got back from hospital. A bed had been delivered, an oxygen tank was in place, and the Pendleside nurses worked around the clock, right up until my dad’s passing.
Sarah, with her dad, Anthony, and husband, Fadel
Sarah Jarjue and family
My mum, Linda, had taken time off to be with my dad, and I moved into the family home to be with him too. My mum works as a nurse at Pendleside Hospice herself, so having the nurses stay with us brought her the peace of mind she needed.
It will be an honour to shine a light on the wonderful man that was my dad.
those last few days, but he knew what this meant.
“My role is to support those who have lost a loved one and help them with their fundraising journeys, including legacy donations. Our idyllic Light Up a Life event is the perfect way to remember those you have lost at Christmas, as well as supporting your local Hospice. Your loved ones do not need to have been supported by Pendleside; we welcome anyone to remember their loved ones by dedicating a light this Christmas.”
they would have liked. As a close-knit family, this became more and more difficult to comprehend. They wanted nothing more than to give him a hug, sit by his side and watch football with him on a Sunday afternoon.
After my dad died, my eldest daughter, Elizabeth (13) and I, received bereavement support from Pendleside’s Family Support team. I found I was being incredibly hard on myself and the sessions helped me understand that everyone deals with grief differently. Pendleside is an incredible charity and we are so grateful for all they have done for us. It will be an honour to shine a light on the wonderful man that was my dad.”
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Pendleside Celebrates It’s been 35 years since founder and chairperson, Miss Muriel Jobling MBE opened the doors to Pendleside Hospice. A place built by our community for our community, and one that continues to receive an incredible amount of support from those in Burnley, Pendle and surrounding areas.
This Year Marks 35 Years of Nursing for Jane It's been amazing to see Pendleside Hospice grow in my 26 years of being here. I have received an immense amount of thank you cards from patients' families over the years, and I have felt honoured to have been there for them at such a poignant time. I love the flexibility the Hospice brings and it really does feel like having a second family.
Jane Huppach, our Staff Nurse on IPU, is one of our longest-serving nurses at Pendleside Hospice, who began working with us in 1997. Jane started at the Hospice before our first-ever patient even arrived! In the early days when the IPU opened, nurses and other staff members were putting the final touches together on the unit. Not only are we celebrating our 35th anniversary, Jane's celebrating a momentous occasion of working as a nurse for 35 years too. While Jane had focussed on other aspects of nursing before joining Pendleside, palliative care was the area Jane felt most drawn to. Jane added: "I prefer a handson approach to nursing, and it's not so much me being drawn to palliative care, it's the patients who draw me to them. It's such a privilege to be allowed into the patient's and their families' lives.
"The most challenging time of my career was the pandemic. With rules continually changing, every day was different. It was especially difficult holding the hands of our patients when their loved ones couldn't visit. Thankfully we have a great team of nurses here who look out for each other. We laugh together, we cry together and we are always there to support each other.” Jill Heaton, Nurse and Team Leader described Jane as dedicated, reliable, thoughtful and a good friend. Jill added, "Jane is the go-to person for anything, even for our senior staff - she is a fountain of knowledge!” Thank you Jane for your dedicated service to the Hospice and all of those in your care.
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Harold Returns as a Volunteer Driver for Pendleside Harold Petrie first started volunteering for Pendleside Hospice in the 90s, alongside his father, of the same name. Harold's father gave up his time to transport service users, to and from the Hospice in 1991, and would often get involved in other other jobs too, including maintenance work and nighttime security with his Alsation, Della, his beloved dog who formed a strong bond with service users and staff alike. Harold said: "My father, being a retired police officer, loved to keep busy and help people. He formed a close connection with the Hospice and all of
the people in it. He retired in 1997 and passed away in 1999 and although I've always supported Pendleside through attending events and donations, it was a post I saw on Facebook that led me back. I could see that the Hospice were in need of drivers and I was more than happy to help." Harold donates a couple of days a week at the Hospice, which ties in around his job at the Lancashire Constabulary, a place where he has worked for 35 years! We're always on the look-out for drivers, whether it's patient transport or delivering meals-
We need more drivers! Could you spare a few hours each week to transport our patients to and from the Hospice?
on-wheels. If you're able to help, we'd love to hear from you.
Speak with Lisa Clarke for more information lisa.clarke@pendleside.org.uk 01282 440 159
On Saturday, 5th August, one of our inpatients, Jack Robinson, celebrated his 70th birthday at Green Street Club in Barnoldswick. Jack initially came to Pendleside for symptom control due to a change in medication, as a result of his cancer diagnosis. To keep himself occupied, Jack wanted to organise a big birthday celebration for all his family & friends and we loved nothing more than hearing about his big 70th birthday plans. However, in the weeks leading up to his party, Jack’s health started to decline and we were worried about Jack not being fit enough to attend. Jack being Jack - he was determined and on the day of the do, our team made the decision that with all the right kit, Jack could safely celebrate with loved ones and enjoy his long awaited pie supper. Our Health, Wellbeing & Rehabilitation Practitioners, Diane and Lisa, accompanied Jack, to ensure he remained happy and comfortable on the night.
Pendleside Hospice is the team spirit.
Incredibly, Jack tied in his birthday celebrations with fundraising for Pendleside Hospice and Barnoldswick and Earby Bosom Friends; two charities who have supported him over the course of his illness.
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Everyone pulls together when needed and you are met with a welcoming
Jack not only wanted to show his support to the nurses who have cared for him, but he also wanted to raise awareness that the Hospice provides more than end-of-life care; that it’s also a place for those needing respite or support with ongoing treatment.
smile as soon as you enter the building.
Jack raised an amazing £1,045 on the evening and we are beyond grateful for his support in return. Sadly, Jack passed away on the 19th August. Our thoughts are with his family & friends during this time.
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its 35th Birthday The Great Pendleside Trek: 35 Miles to mark 35 Years
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At 6am, on Saturday, 9th September, 106 walkers and 8 runners took part in The Great Pendleside Trek; a 35-mile endurance challenge, which took in the stunning countryside of Burnley & Pendle. The route was carefully and uniquely put together for us by The Sunny Wood Project; a non-profit arts and nature consultant. They also supported us with the set-up and marshalling on the day. What nobody anticipated was the 27-degree heat, but our trekkers were keen to stop at nothing. Some participants had already opted to finish at 13 miles in Barley, with a few more finishing at 21 miles in Laneshawbridge. However, more than half completed the full 35-mile challenge and we could not be more proud.
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Greeast e d i l d Pen Trek The total amount raised stood at over £10,000, days after the event, but we can't wait to share the updated, final amount soon!
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Are you interested in taking on the challenge? Well, we have good news! The Great Pendleside Trek will be returning on Saturday, 7th September 2024. Register your interest - fundraising@pendleside.org.uk
Long-Standing Supporters, Crow Wood Raise Over £150k Crow Wood have been supporting Pendleside Hospice for almost 20 years and in total have raised £153,600.50 through various fundraising initiatives.
want to demonstrate our commitment to our community and hope that by supporting Pendleside Hospice, we are doing just that.
Their latest donation came from their annual Charity Ball, which saw £39,747.86 being donated directly to the Hospice. Crow Wood initially had a £10,000 fundraising target and they never imagined they’d raise as much as they did. However, the ball is growing year-onyear, due to its reputation, quality of food and prizes up for grabs!
None of us know when we, or our families’ lives, might be turned upside down by serious illness. There’s no escaping the fact that the Hospice simply couldn’t survive without such support from us and other fundraisers.
Andrew Brown said: “Raising funds for Pendleside Hospice is a key corporate fundraising initiative for Crow Wood. We
We know that the money we’ve raised to date is providing important help where it’s needed most and, as our chosen charity partner, will continue to support the Hospice.” David Brown, Chairman of Pendleside Hospice added:
charity partner.” Pendleside exists to promote and enhance quality of life for people with life-limiting illnesses, their families and carers; by delivering specialist and holistic palliative care. Without the support of our community and local businesses alike, we would not be able to offer the support to those who need it most.
“The support we have received from Crow Wood over the years has been simply amazing. Since the owner of Crow Wood is my brother, I may be slightly biased, but he has built an incredible facility, which is a
real asset to the town. We share the same values of striving to provide a great service for the local community and we are so pleased and grateful that the Crow Wood team continue to choose us as their main
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Alfie’s Mile-a-Day Challenge for Pendleside Alfie Hale, a 12-year old boy from Burnley, has become a little local celebrity, by walking a mile-a-day in and around Burnley & Padiham, with a yellow Pendleside bucket in hand, to raise money for Pendleside.
accessing our services for a few years. Gordon has made some wellestablished friends at the Hospice - he's a very popular man with a wicked sense of humour! Gordon currently attends a weekly peer support group on a Friday afternoon and has enjoyed courses of complementary therapy.
His original goal of £200 was hit by day two, and with the love and support of our community, he managed to raise an incredible £1,500!
Padiham, for the summer.
Alfie, who is autistic and has ADHD, came up with the milea-day walk which he started the moment he finished at Shuttleworth College,
The sponsored walking challenge is Alfie's way of giving something back to the Hospice, as his dad, Gordon, who is terminally ill, has been
Make a Will. Make that difference. 1st to 31st October 2023 During October participating solicitors offer to write a simple Will or amend existing Wills in exchange for a donation to Pendleside Hospice and it’s the perfect opportunity to get your affairs in order, whether you are writing your Will for the first time or looking to update it.
Gordon is also supported by the Hospice at Home team, who provide weekly emotional support visits. This isn’t Alfie’s first fundraiser - In 2019 and 2020, Alfie raised £300 by crafting and selling
Ian’s Heartfelt Journey with Pendleside Hospice Ian Magnall, who resides and works in Portugal came back to England in April 2020, to be by his dad’s side, due to his worsening health conditions. Ian's father, Jim, was battling Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
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first time, it became apparent that Jim’s appointment wasn’t at Pendleside. Julia O’Neill, Pendleside's Day Services and Family Support Manager, noticed Ian's distress and invited him in for a brew and a chat. From that moment on, a support system was put in place, with Jim receiving exceptional care from
“ and was continuously encountering bouts of infection, which only worsened his health each time, which in turn began affecting Ian’s mental well-being. Ian soon realised that he needed additional support and in a fortuitous twist of fate, Ian was guided towards Pendleside Hospice. When Ian arrived at the Hospice with his father for the
The Hospice's day services provided a warm and welcoming atmosphere that brought joy not only to Jim but also to Ian, who felt embraced by the Hospice community.
ort Group Walk & Coffee Morning | Bereavement Supp We welcome anyone from the Burnley and Pendle area to turn up and join us on the 1st Monday of every month.
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After my dad passed away at home, I came to deliver the news to Julia and her team. I thought that meant my journey with the Hospice would naturally come to the end and I was worried I was
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needed it the most, they have also been there for me. The Hospice could have very well saved me, and I am extremely thankful for their support.”
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Not only were Pendleside there for my dad when he
Ian added: "When I dropped my dad off for day services, I didn't think he'd respond all that well, but he really did enjoy himself.
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about to lose a place where I felt welcome. But this didn't happen. I received bereavement support from the Hospice's Family Support Centre and due to my experience, I wanted to give something back. I started running weekly chair yoga sessions for the neuro support group as well as evening yoga classes for the Pendleside team.
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Pendleside’s Hospice at Home team as well as attending day services.
Ian’s father, Jim Magnall
Thank you so much for your support, Alfie. You’re a star!
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