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Old Friends Rediscover Each Other at Hospice
An elegant lady in her early 80s, Heather Powell (nee Nugent) is currently enjoying the services of Hospice North Shore. She particularly enjoys their Day Care Programme. On her first visit she wondered if she would meet anyone she knew, but little was she to know a delightful surprise was in store on her second visit. Read more |
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Heavenly Wedding at Hospice
Linda and her husband Tim held their beautiful wedding in the courtyard at Hospice and afterwards enjoyed a honeymoon suite with bubbles and flowers. To read more about Linda's inspiring story, click here. |
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Christmas Is The Time I Miss Them The Most
Karen has supported Hospice for twelve years and has lost both her parents to cancer. Christmas is the time that Karen and her family miss them the most.
In this touching story, Karen shares in her own words how Hospice demonstrated the life-affirming work that it does through the different journeys both her parents experienced. read more |
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Waiting for a Miracle
Having organised her own funeral, Chris was looking for another distraction. She wanted to give something back to Hospice for the amazing support she is receiving – so she approached friends and the local Lions Club who are helping her put together the Rock the Hithe concert afternoon on 25 November.
Now all she has to do is stay well enough to make her event. read more |
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Living for Wednesdays
“I so look forward to Wednesdays. It is my favourite day of the week…..it’s the day I go to Hospice”
John, 78, is living with prostate cancer and heart issues. He lives on his own and while he still spends a lot of time away from home travelling around the North Shore, he just loves attending the Hospice Day Group on Wednesdays.
“I enjoy coming to Hospice because it helps me understand the way of life that I have been forced to live….plus the staff and volunteers are great!” read more |
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John's Remembrance Speech
Hello, my name is John and I have been participating in the Wednesday day group for about 18 months. This group gives us a break from home and those at home a break from us. For many years I have been involved in many groups, clubs and organisations, but there has been nothing like Hospice. It is unique. read more |
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Wendy CPC Nurse
My name is Wendy and I am a member of the Hospice North Shore Community Nurse Team. This year our Hospice Community Nurses like me will make over 2,800 visits to people like Carol who are living with a terminal illness in our community. We see patients and families at all stages of life, allowing them to stay in their own homes, on their own terms. read more |
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Lynn's Story
“ I now fully understand the indescribable sense of gratitude that families feel towards Hospice.”
I’ve known the positive difference that Hospice North Shore makes in our community having volunteered for five years with the organisation and now working as part of the fundraising team for the last two. read more |
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Carol’s Journey with Hospice
Carol has been with Hospice since September 2011, although this isn’t her first experience with us. 15 years ago she lost her first husband Brian to cancer – he was just 48 years old. “North Shore Hospice, as it was back then, were amazing with Brian, they helped me ensure that he could be cared for at home.
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Bill & Jenny's Story
I can’t thank Hospice enough for the amazing support they gave Bill and my family. I couldn’t imagine being able to care for Bill at home without them.
Please join me in supporting the Hospice North Shore Appeal Week by supporting one or more of their fundraising campaigns – no matter how big or small, your support will make a difference to hundreds of families within our community like mine. read more |
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Ron & Dorothy’s Story
Ron & Dorothy had been married for 64 years. Now that she has gone, there is a big gap for Ron to fill. " I remember when I first noticed Dorothy. It was in a photo that my brother took of his friends when they went camping in December 1940 – I knew she was the one for me”. He then saw her at a couple of social functions, but it took awhile for him to pluck up the courage to introduce himself. read more |
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Dorothy’s Fence
Ron & Dorothy had been married for 64 years when Dorothy lost her battle with cancer. Ron, was Dorothy’s full time carer for over a year and he, with the support of Hospice ensured that Dorothy receive the best care. But when she was gone, there was such a big gap to fill – then he remembered Dorothy’s fence and it became a big part of Ron’s healing. read more |
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For the Love of Belinda
Margaret has worked for The Warehouse for 18 years, for the past 6 years at the Glenfield store.When Kevin Balding, the Store Manager, suggested that they get involved with the 2012 Coastal Challenge to help raise funds for Hospice North Shore Margaret jumped at the chance – and for Margaret her motivation is very personal. read more |
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“The North Shore Hospice is truly an amazing place"
Inness Anderson, 81, hadn’t been feeling well for awhile, so when the doctors discovered she had osteoporosis, she thought that was the cause of her ailing health and just got on with it. But her health continued to decline and after a number of tests in July 2011, Inness was told that she had pancreatic cancer and she only had weeks to live. read more |
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Resilience Against all Odds
"I have since discovered that Hospice is not for death, it is for life."It never ceases to astound us how so many of our patients have such a positive attitude towards life and such amazing resilience, even with time slipping away. Seventy year old Beverley Moore is no exception. read more |
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A Marathon for my Uncle
On October the 30th I took part in the Auckland Half Marathon. As a PE teacher I have always had a love of sport however running has never been my passion and to complete a Half Marathon was always on my “to do” list.
To help motivate me to pound the pavements on an almost daily basis I decided not only to have my own personal goal but to get my friends and family behind me to help raise money for the Hospice North Shore. read more |
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"Don't worry, Be happy"
The Deane family attended a "Memorial Service" at North Shore Hospice for the unveiling of their glass brick dedicated to their Dad and Grandad, Ted Deane. Pauline Deane, Ted's Granddaughter wrote and read the following at the service. Don’t worry, Be happy, our Grandad would often say. With a mischievous twinkle in his eye, and a quick sideways wink, we could always rely on Grandad to make any ordinary day ,something amazing! read more |
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Much laughter makes Hospice a joyous place
Nan Sands is facing cancer with a strong spirit and a courageous heart. On the day we visited her, Nan had just finished Sunday lunch with her family and they were relaxing in the afternoon sun enjoying a glass of wine. read more |
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In-Patient Unit Provides Lifeline
Karl Cholmondeley-Smith is living on borrowed time. Since childhood he thought his right forearm was particularly muscular but three years ago it suddenly swelled to the size of his thigh and he then realised something serious might be wrong. read more |
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Simon's Story
Simon is 46, has genetic emphysema and is a North Shore Hospice patient. Suss, a community nurse and Mike our CEO, will be updating our supporters and the North Shore community on our work by telling Simon's story of his journey with Hospice. read more |
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Young Mother Grateful for Help
Mother of two, Gwen Kroef, is grateful for the help that Hospice is giving her as she battles aggressive and advanced cervical cancer. Gwen and her husband Andre are originally from South Africa and immigrated to New Zealand a couple of years ago. ‘When you come into New Zealand you do very extensive health checks,’ says Gwen. ‘Nothing was picked up. read more |
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At 51 Gerry Faces The Battle Of His Life
At just 51 years of age, Gerry Greene, a positive, outgoing and articulate man is facing the battle of his life. read more |
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Loosing Son Made Easier with the help of Hospice
Dean Morath was a compassionate, fun-loving person with a huge appetite for life despite adversity. read more |
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"Hospice Care - Priceless"
Elizabeth is 48 years old, a mother of two and Grandmother of two. She worked as a pre-school teacher before being rocked with the news that she had cancer. read more |
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"Where would we be without Hospice"
As the Patron of our wonderful Hospice I would like to share an experience of Hospice from two different perspectives that a family recently shared with me. read more |
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Hospice Should Involve All
NZ Herald 1978 - Family Doctor
By Dr J L Newman
"I see there's a move on foot Henry," said the medical superintendent, "Let's establish a hospice for the dying. It really looks as if you may get it at last."
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