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Carol's Story

Carol remained by Stephen’s side throughout his illness, even donating a kidney, and has continued to be supported by the Hospice since trying to come to terms with his death. Since Stephen’s death, Carol has found enormous comfort from visiting the Hospice grounds and her special place is the bench by the Labyrinth and the Memory Orchard where there are two leaves in Stephen’s memory.  Stephen’s room at the Hospice overlooked both and it was where they spent his final days together. This is also where Starlight Stroll walkers come to rest their lanterns at the end of the walk.

“Stephen was very funny, matter of fact, down to earth and great fun. He was my best friend and soulmate and there is a huge hole in my life without him,” Carol says.

She says, “People should sign up to do the Starlight Stroll because it’s directly supporting people like me and Stephen who need help navigating difficult circumstances like terminal cancer. Losing someone is hard but I can’t begin to think how awful these last years would have been without the support of the Hospice. They have been there since Stephen’s diagnosis and never left. Stephen’s nurse was simply amazing.”