When Colin Campbell’s partner Tracy was cared for by the hospice, it changed everything for them both (Read about it here).
Now, Colin has chosen to leave a gift in his will to ensure that other families receive the same care, compassion and dignity that meant so much to them.
When Tracy became unwell, Colin did everything he could to care for her at home. But as her illness progressed, it became harder.
“When Tracy got ill, it was really important to me that she was looked after properly. The hospice was fantastic. They showed her such love and care. And it meant I knew she was safe.”
“It gave us the chance to focus on being together again. I wasn’t trying to manage everything on my own. I could just be her partner.”
“The hospice gave me the old Tracy back for those last weeks. We were able to enjoy our company again. It wasn’t just Tracy who was cared for. It was both of us.”
“Given everything the hospice had done for Tracy and for me, it was a very simple decision. I wanted to leave a gift as a permanent final thank you.”
Colin“I left a gift in my will to the hospice as a final thank you for everything they did for Tracy,” he said, “It wasn’t just Tracy who was cared for. It was both of us.”
For Colin, it was about more than gratitude. It was about understanding what hospices mean to a community.
“I didn’t know about the hospice until Tracy got ill. I think many people don’t realise what they do. They look after people at the most difficult time in their lives. And they look after the whole family, not just the patient.”
“I recognise how important funding is. The hospice needs support to survive and to continue helping people. What better way than to make it part of my legacy?”
Knowing that his gift will one day help another family brings Colin comfort.
“You can understand what your gift will be used for. You can see the benefit it will bring. That makes me feel really good about it.”
He hopes others will consider doing the same.
“If you’re considering leaving a gift in your will to the hospice, I would say it’s a fantastic thing to do. It’s a great way to provide for the future so other people can receive the support we had.”
Colin and his partner, Tracy
Most of us do not think about hospice care until we need it.
One day, it could be someone you love. A partner. A parent. A friend.
A gift in your will helps ensure that when that time comes, families across our community can receive the same compassion, dignity and comfort that meant so much to Colin and Tracy. By leaving a gift in your will, you are helping us be there. Day and night. For patients and for those who love them.
Your legacy could help another family experience the care that meant everything to Colin.
To find out more about how you can leave a gift in your will, or to speak to our team in confidence, please contact us on 020 8320 5785 or email team@gbch.org.uk