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Your gift will help nurses like Lizzy to bring comfort
and peace to more families like Rachel’s.
“It really was so amazing and comforting to have Lizzy help us,
she turned up at just the right time when I needed her; it was
like she knew.” Rachel, Granddaughter of Maurice,who was cared for at home by Lizzy
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We were delighted to be nominated by Leeds’ legends, the Kaiser Chiefs, to
benefit from the charity collection at their recent gig at Elland Road stadium.
We raised an amazing £739.65 on the night, which the band dedicated to their
keyboardist’s father, Alan, who died inSt Gemma’s care.
The band’s keyboardist, Nick Baines, affectionately known to Kaiser Chiefs fans as Peanut, paid tribute to the St Gemma’s
team as they headed off on their tourthis spring:
“My dad died peacefully at St Gemma’s in 2018. The care was amazing and I can’t tell you how much they helped my family cope
with his sudden brain tumour diagnosis. The whole team looked after our dad
(and us) so well in his final months. We will forever be grateful.”
We send our thanks to the Kaiser Chiefs and love to Nick and his family.
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Special CentenarianSpecial CentenarianWe were honoured to celebrate Day Services patient Wilhelmina’s 100th birthday with her recently. And of course our talented chef Mark presented her with one of his signature celebration cakes!
Wilhelmina has been supported by St Gemma’s for a number of years, receiving on-going support so she can focus on spending time with her many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-
great-grandchildren!
Some of you may recognise Wilhelmina and her daughter, Norma, from our 40 Faces of St Gemma’s Hospice project.
You’re helping Lizzy to bringYou’re helping Lizzy to bringcomfort and peace… comfort and peace… Rachel Cooper recently supported St Gemma’s in memory of her beloved Grandad Maurice. He was cared for bySt Gemma’s Community Nurse Specialist Lizzy Gascoigne and Rachel told us how Lizzy’s support made a big difference at a difficult time:“My lovely Grandad was under the care of St Gemma's in his nursing home and was visited by one of theSt Gemma’s community nurses, Lizzy. I could not fault the obvious love Lizzy had for her job and the kindness she showed to us. She was there to comfort me when he passed away. It really was so amazing and comforting to have Lizzy help us, she turned up at just the right time when I needed her; it was like she knew.
A year later, we received an invite to attend a memorial service at St Gemma's which was just beautiful. My mum got to light a candle with his name on which she placed on the tree of light and also received a plant in his memory to take home and plant in the garden.
As sad as it has been, our experience of St Gemma’s has been amazing. Thank you.”
The difference you make...Every five minutes, someone in the UK dies without the care and support they need and, with our population ageing, there are even more people who need that help each year. The good news is thatSt Gemma’s is working hard to reach more and more people every day, either in the Hospice itself, out across the community or via our growing range of day services and clinics.
This is all only possible thanks to you. Your ongoing support and commitment to St Gemma’s Hospice means that more local people can get the help they really need today and in the future – totally free of charge.
In the last year:• 1,228 local people were referred to St Gemma’s
care for the first time
• The St Gemma’s community team of doctors and nurses had 5,005 face-to-face consultations with patients in their own homes
• There were 517 admissions onto the Hospice’s In-Patient Unit – we’re one of the few Hospices that accepts admissions 24 hours a day
• 100% of bereaved relatives who answered a survey told us that they felt their loved one had died in the right place, with professional, dignified care, and their loved ones’ pain and symptoms were controlled
• We trained 640 healthcare professionals and had 118 student placements supporting them to influence and deliver the best possible patient care in the future
• £6 million was raised by our brilliant community of supportersThanks to you, we were able to provide all of our expert services completely free of charge to patients and their families.
Thank you to our amazing Thank you to our amazing supporters who make supporters who make
this possible.this possible.
Working for St Gemma’s can offer a rewarding career in a
friendly environment that’s rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission. We’re also one the Times Top 100 Not-for-Profits to
Work For, ranked in the top 50 Inclusive Employers,
and a Disability Confident Employer.
To find out more about the benefits of a move to St
Gemma’s and to view our current clinical and
non-clinical vacancies,please visit
www.st-gemma.co.uk/vacancies
Rachel also wrote a tribute to her Grandad on theSt Gemma’s Memory Wall: “It seems like forever since I was last able to walk into your room and say ‘hello grandad’ and make you a cup of tea. Words can’t ever begin to describe how much we all miss you, and wish you were here still. Luckiest girl on earth to have you as my grandad.”
“Smile through your fear and sorrow,Smile then maybe tomorrow,You’ll see that life is still worthwhile, If you just smile”
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Caring KibCaring KibAt St Gemma’s we pride ourselves on training and developing our staff.This includes offering opportunities for progression to our staff, allowing them to do their very best and even move into a new career in healthcare.
We’re delighted that Kib has decided to take the plunge and begin his journey into healthcare, starting as an apprentice healthcare assistant.Kib joined our team over seven years ago, firstly working in the Hospice’s Bistro and then serving patients and their families on the In-Patient Unit. While working on the In-Patient Unit, Kib enjoyed talking to patients and their families. Many of his colleagues recognised his naturally caring and patient manner and encouraged him to apply for the new role.
Kib says: “This is an exciting opportunity to develop my career atSt Gemma’s and take my first step to becoming a healthcare assistant –and, one day, maybe a qualified registered nurse. St Gemma’s is so supportive and I am happy to start my training with such a great team, and they are really helping me to build my skills and confidence.”
We wish him well!
Chef Mark, Wilhemina and Norma
Kib starts his shift on the in-patient unit
Community Nurse Specialist, Lizzy Gascoigne
Raising funds to support patient care... Spring Fair Saturday 14 March, St Gemma’s Hospice, 11am-4pm
A fantastic day out for all the family, full of stalls, games, face painting, entertainment and refreshments, including hot food, drinks and home-baked cakes. Over 30 local stall holders will be selling jewellery, cosmetics, handmade crafts, gifts, homeware and plants. Contact Grace.
Catherine [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Knit-a-Chick CampaignCalling all knitters! Can you knit some of
our lovely chicks to be sold this Easter?
They will be stuffed with a creme egg and
sold as an Easter treat at reception, in our
charity shops, in schools and businesses. If
you can’t knit why not make a donation of
chocolate creme eggs? If you would like the
pattern or further information contact Maria.
Abseil Saturday 28 March, Leeds City Centre
Are you brave enough to abseil from the top of the Portland building in Leeds City Centre? You can take on the challenge as an individual, in a group or with work colleagues. Contact Pete.
Swim the Channel Challenge 2020 Wednesday 1 April onwards
Colour-Baloo Saturday 2 May, Stockeld Park
Go Purple! Friday 22 May
Why not take on the challenge of swimming from Dover to Calais, but in the comfort of a swimming pool? Aim to complete the 21 miles in 12 weeks or less, between 1 April and 24 June 2020. If you’re an experienced swimmer or are looking to improve, this is a great way to work towards a goal whilst supporting a fantastic cause. Contact Maria.
We are bringing you the biggest, best and craziest 5K run! This is a fun run for all the family with bubble stations, inflatable obstacles and colour stations all around the route. You will be jumping, crawling, climbing and sliding your way round while getting covered in brightly coloured bubbles! Contact Pete.
St Gemma’s Annual Golf Day Wednesday 10 June, Moor Allerton Golf Club
Swing into action! Teams of four are £400 and sponsorship packages are available. Includes lunch, 18 holes of golf, dinner and prizes. Contact Catherine.
Open Garden Event Saturday 13 June, St Gemma’s Hospice, 10am-2pm
Have you seen our beautiful award-winning garden before? Come along to our Open Garden event to see the garden in its full glory! This is the one day a year the garden is open to the public therefore shouldn’t be missed! Contact Maria.
Yorkshire 3 Peaks Saturday 20 June, starting at Horton-in-Ribblesdale
Challenge yourself to complete all 3 famous Yorkshire peaks in less than 12 hours. You’ll walk with a team ofSt Gemma’s supporters to keep you motivated and be led by professional guides. This is the perfect challenge to do with a group of friends, family or colleagues. Start training now and come along to our information evening night on Tuesday 10 March. Registration is £40 and we ask that you aim to raise £200 in sponsorship.Contact Laura.
Windermere Row Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 June, Ambleside
Our longest-standing event takes place in the stunning surroundings of Lake Windermere. We are looking for ‘oarsome’ teams to take on either the 10-mile or 21-mile row. This is a great challenge for groups of friends, work colleagues or families. Registration is £10 per team member. A minimum of £90 sponsorship per person is also required. 4 and 6-person boats are available but limited. Contact Lucy.
Join in and Go Purple! for St Gemma’s Hospice with your friends, in your workplace or at your school. We have a fundraising pack filled with ideas, posters, games and stickers. To request your pack and start arranging your day, contact Laura.
Other ways to help...
Open Your Garden between June and SeptemberAre you a green-fingered gardener who would like to support our Open your Garden scheme this summer? Simply open your garden to the public any day between June and September in return for a donation.
For more informationcontact Maria.
Collect in supermarketsCollecting donations in stores across Leeds helps to raise £6,000 a year for St Gemma's Hospice and we are always on the lookout for new collectors to join our team. If you would like to volunteer as a collector contact Laura.
Take part in a challenge!Get out of your comfort zone in 2020 and
join Team St Gemma’s. You could sign up
for a wing walk or take part in a 15,000ft
skydive! We also have walks and runs to suit
all abilities, including places for the Leeds
10k, Leeds Half Marathon, Great North Run,
Yorkshire Marathon and Yorkshire 10 mile,
with special discounted registration fees. Contact Emma.
‘You’re Hired’ Corporate Fundraising ChallengeThink you could run rings around Lord Sugar's ‘The Apprentice’ candidates? Take on St Gemma's very own Apprentice-themed fundraising challenge: 'You're Hired'. For more information about this fun team-building challenge, contact Catherine.
Save The DatesSummer Fete
Saturday 4 JulyAutumn FairSaturday 24
October
Winter BallSaturday 28 November
Christmas MarketFriday 4 & Saturday 5 December
Light up a LifeSunday 6 December
How would you like to win £3,000? You’d certainly get a spring in your step! Enter our Spring Raffle for just £1 to win amazing prizes and support patient care. Tickets are available to buy in our charity shops or from the Hospice reception. If you have not received any raffle tickets with this newsletter or would like additional tickets please contact Catherine.
Win £3,000 cash in our Spring Raffle!
Contact Details 0113 218 5555Pete [email protected] [email protected]
Hub of activityOur retail hub in Bramley is the base for the team who run our successful chain of 24 charity shops across Leeds. There are offices, a warehouse and even a charity shop on site, so there is always plenty to do. Sarah Cohen manages the warehouse and tells us more:“We have been in the hub now for over three years and we don’t know how we functioned before we had this space. The warehouse itself is 10,000 sq. ft. and that’s where we receive, sort, categorise, hang and dispatch all the kindly donated items back out to one of the charity shops. The items only start raising money for the Hospice when they are sold, so we work hard to turn the donated stock around as quickly as we can and get it out for sale.”
We couldn’t do this without the amazing support we receive from lots of local people and businesses. They literally come and work their socks off for hours, but they must enjoy it as they come back again the next week! We’ve had teams from Hitachi Capital and Asda recently who really enjoyed helping us and they sent us messages afterwards to say that it was ‘an amazing and rewarding day’.”
If you can volunteer in our hub, or any of our shops, we would love to hear from you. Contact us directlyon 0113 255 7552 or visit: recruitment.st-gemma.co.uk/home/warehouse-volunteer
A fitting tributeJulie dedicated a Forever Flower to her Mum last summer. She told us how she feels every time she sees it:“Mum was a vibrant lady who acted and looked much youngerthan her 91 years! She was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, mother-in-law and auntie to all of the family. I think about her every day and my Forever Flower reminds me every time I walk past it in the garden how much we all miss her. My brother, Stephen and I remember her fondly, even the times when she told us off, which she did quite often! Our beautiful Forever Flower is a fitting tribute to a wonderful lady!”
To find out more about dedicating a Forever Flower visit events.st-gemma.co.uk/foreverflowers, call0113 306 9170 or email [email protected]
Donate to our shops?Next time you donate items to our charity shops, please mention that you would like to Gift Aid your donation. This lets us claim 25% more whenever we sell something that you donated.
Just complete a form,we’ll do the rest.For more details, visit:www.st-gemma.co.uk/GiftAid-goods
We often hear myths about St Gemma’s or hospice care in general so we are continuing our Myth-Busting campaign to address some of those common
misconceptions.An important part of our work is to ensure that the community understands what we do, who we
care for, how you can access our services, and how we are funded. So we are tackling some of the misconceptions out there head-on, and will work hard to spread the ‘truths’ about St Gemma’s and the
amazing work we do, over the coming months.
Myth:‘It must be a really depressing place to work…’
Reality:Amanda Henderson, Head of In-Patient Care said: “Lots of people assume that working for a hospice is sad and morbid. But I can honestly say that is not even close to the truth. It’s common to hear laughter, not just amongst the team but also with patients and their visitors.
Maybe it’s because we talk openly to people about the sad things that makes things seem a little less tense. We laugh, we sometimes cry, but it’s a caring, supportive environment that allows you to do your job well whilst being conscious of those around you.
We can’t change the ending, but we can certainly help to make people’s final months, weeks, days or hours the best they can possibly be. And that makes working for St Gemma’s very positive and a real privilege.”
Myth:‘Hospice care is just for elderly cancer patients’
Reality: St Gemma’s provides expert care to anyone over the age of 18 years old who has had a diagnosis of a non-curable, life limiting illness. Although a lot of our patients are living with cancer, this is not the only illness we care for. We look after patients who have had any diagnosis of a non-curable, life-limiting illness including: respiratory disorders, heart disease, Parkinson’s, motor neurone disease, and other neurological problems.Our patients vary in age.
We also support patients’ families including their children and have a bereavement team who are specialists in dealing with children and young people.
For a full list of Myths and Myth-Busting answers, please visit our website: www.st-gemma.co.uk/MythBustingWarehouse manager, Sarah Cohen
Amanda Henderson,Head of In-Patient Care
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We really want to communicate with you and keep you posted about news, events and updates from across St Gemma’s. We also want to show you how your support benefits local patients and their families. But we respect your decision if you wish to change how we send you information, or choose not to hear from us at all. Ring us on 0113 218 5555, email [email protected] or update your preferences online: www.st-gemma.co.uk/mydata
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Philip was cared for at St Gemma’s in his final days. Philip’s wife shared her memories:
“On Philip’s first day at the Hospice my eldest little boy said: ‘I don’t feel scared for Daddy anymore now he is safe and happy here.’
We were able to push Philip’s bed out onto his balcony and the boys were able to sit with him in the sunshine overlooking the beautiful gardens on their last day together. The staff made it as special as it could be for them… this was the day we were hoping for Philip and the boys.”
Your loved one’s memory can live on…Leaving a gift in your Will can be a very special way to commemorate a loved one’s life.
Last year, one in five St Gemma’s patients were cared for thanks to gifts left in Wills, and every donation made a lasting difference.A gift in your Will won’t cost you anything now but it will ultimately help to make every day count for patients and families in the future.
We know that making a Will and leaving a gift is something you’ll want to think about very carefully.
If you have any questions or need any help, please contactTara Bean at [email protected], call 0113 218 5588or visit www.st-gemma.co.uk/yourlegacy
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