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 Remember Toby Russell-Winter
"Thanks for visiting my firewalk fundraising page in memory of the very special Toby Russell Winter and to raise funds for his hospice (St Francis). Firstly thankyou to everyone who sponsored my skydive and I would really appreciate if you could support me again, and to those of you who promised to sponsor me last time but never quite got round to it this is your chance to redeem yourself, haha! My aim is to do something for Toby each year (skydive was meant to be 2007 but got delayed til early this year) I like to think he is smiling down at my foolhardy escapades."
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Remember Martin Alexander Laval
"In memory of Martin and the fantastic care that he received at St Francis."
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Remember Bernard John Gillespie
"The Hospice of St Francis is an entirely self financed Hospice and yet the service, the surroundings the staff, and all the voluntary workers are all truly angels in their own right. My father suffered two types of cancer over the last 27 years, lymphoma and finally, non small cell lung cancer. These people gave their time and allowed my father to pass away with such dignity and spiritual (not religious) comfort that meeting them was, in its self, a very humbling experience.
Cancer knows no boundaries, makes no exceptions for creed, or age, and these people do the same!
The staff and helpers assist so many to face the challenges that a terminal illness brings with it by always smiling, by always caring and by always just being there, you cannot fail to be moved."
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Remember Michael Gee
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Remember Christine Harvie
"I'm doing a sponsored walk of 5 miles in Rothamsted Park Harpenden on 2nd August in memory of my friend Christine who died of bone cancer last August. She had only just become a grandmother twice over in July when she was diagnosed and had to tell her two daughters that she had not long to live. She was 62 and spent the last few week's of her life in St Francis Hospice.
June Mary Houlston"
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Remember Trevor John Collins
"The Hospice staff did such a wonderful job for Trevor during the last 6 weeks of his life and he will be eternally grateful. We were so fortunate to be able to see him taken care of in such a "marvellous" place.
With Love to you All
Brenda, Nicholas and Amanda"
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Remember Ali Rainback
"Ali was a talented and inspirational ski instructor who was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour in November 2007 and sadly passed away on 22 June 2008."
Ali's Blog
Comet24 Article
BBC News Article (link to Diana Rainback interview)
BBC 3CR interview with Ros Taylor
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Remember Archie Frances
"To those fortunate enough to have known him, Archie Frances was & forever will be a very special man indeed. Possessed of a kind & caring nature he was a loving man who was greatly loved in return."
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Remember Helen Hobbs
"Mum was not only a wonderful Mum, she was also my best friend and sister I never had - all rolled into one. She was loved by all who met her for her great sense of humour, her generousity and her warmth."
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Remember Mary Watts
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Remember Dee Flaherty
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Remember Anthony Rumsey
"My dad had wonderful care in his last few days at The Hospice of St Francis in Berkhamsted, after a short illness suffering from pancreatic cancer. I couldn't have wished for better care and nicer surroundings for him, and he had a peaceful and dignified death."
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Remember Lucy Gwendoline Leveridge
"Lucy spent her last few days in the wonderful place so please give generously so it can help others."
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Remember Shirley Bolton
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Remember Marie Caroline Newton
"In loving memory of Marie Caroline Newton nee Bonning 25th October 1926 - 26th September 2007
A wonderful Mother & Grandmother who will be dearly missed always x" |
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Remember Annette Styles
"The Hospice of St Francis provided the very best care to my mother during her last few weeks, ensuring she had the best treatment, and doing their very best to ensure she was comfortable, as well as helping my family to support each other."
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Remember Mary Watts
"MARY WATTS WAS MY MUM, SHE DIED OF CANCER IN OCTOBER 2007. I DONT MEAN TO BOAST BUT SHE WAS THE BEST MUM ANYONE COULD WISH FOR, SHE BROUGHT UP MY LITTLE BROTHER AND I LARGELY ON HER OWN AND STLL SURVIVED WITH A SENSE OF HUMOUR (WE WERE HORRID CHILDREN!). SHE WAS GREATLY LOVED BY ALOT OF PEOPLE AND THOSE THAT KNEW HER NOW HAVE A VERY BIG MARY SHAPED HOLE IN THEIR LIVES."
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