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We have been caring for people at the heart of our community for 35 years. Our goal is to help people with life-limiting illnesses live well, with dignity and independence, for as long as they can.
Making a regular donation takes little effort, but makes you part of something much bigger. By giving to us each month you are allowing us to plan for the future, and you are ensuring that we can be there for everyone who needs us.
Because of you…
“They gave me a purpose again.”
Ian Ronson from Davenham’s life was turned upside down by a throat cancer diagnosis in November 2023. After an endless “conveyor belt” of surgeries and treatments, he found St Luke’s – a place that filled a void he didn’t realise was there.
Ian’s journey with St Luke’s began the following June, he said: “By June, everything had finished. Then suddenly, you are left to your own devices. It was then that I was put in touch with this wonderful place. They gave me a purpose again.”
Through his experiences with St Luke’s, Ian has come to terms with the person he is today. “I’ve stopped comparing new me to old me. This is me now. St Luke’s has taught me to accept who I am. I wouldn’t be the person I am now without this place.
“I don’t know what I’d do without this facility, because you wouldn’t know to ask for it. I would never have thought about counselling. You can say things safely here that you wouldn’t want to burden your family with.”
To watch an interview in which Ian describes his experiences with St Luke’s, please click here.
If you would like more information about becoming a Friend of St Luke’s, contact Chantal on 01606 555826 or email or sign up online today.
Kelly’s Story
“St Luke’s became our support.”
Who cares for the carer? We do – thanks to your support.
When crisis response nurse Kelly Burton cared for her dad in his own home in his final weeks, she found a shoulder to lean on in St Luke’s.
Kelly accessed complementary therapies at the Hospice to help sustain her in her caring role, and says it was the best support: “It was the only time I could let go and acknowledge the emotions I was going through. The key thing is it was someone caring for me, and it gave me a release and stopped me breaking down in front of the kids and most importantly in front of dad.
“The staff were just so caring, they were the only professionals that asked ‘how are you?’ and I really needed that support.”
A St Luke’s complementary therapist also visited Kelly’s 77-year-old dad at home to provide treatment to ease his symptoms and pain. Kelly recalls:
“I’d never seen him so relaxed and he said it was ‘magnificent’. He looked so well and that is such a special memory for me.”
Daniel’s Story
“I owe St Luke’s so much.”
For 29-year-old Daniel, receiving complementary therapies at home has brought more than just relief from pain – in his words it has been “life changing.”
Living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and heart failure, Daniel receives weekly Reiki and Reflexology from St Luke’s Complementary Therapist, Kath Murphy. He said: “I really feel lifted because Kath listens to me and sometimes, as a person with a disability, I don’t feel a lot of people give me the chance to have a voice.”
“I owe St Luke’s so much. Being so young, it’s scary going through what I’m going through. To have that time when I can switch off, and my worries don’t seem as frightening, is so important. I forget about all the stuff I’m going through and it really is life changing to be honest. I couldn’t be more grateful.”
