Gorgeous George – our face of Orange Week
George Hope became the face of Orange Week (a celebration
of our 35th anniversary year) when he posed for our photo and
shared his predictions for England’s World Cup showdown
against Croatia on social media. George, from Tamworth, was
admitted to our hospice after being diagnosed with incurable
oesophageal cancer and was keen to show his support for
St Giles. He died just days after this photo was taken.
George’s daughter Suzanne Baxter said
her fiercely independent Dad was
only able to stay at home as long
as he did thanks to the Hospice at
Home team. He was committed to
fundraising to show his gratitude
and was immensely proud of his
thirteen year old Granddaughter
Kiera, who raised £5,000 through a
sponsored head shave.
“The St Giles team helped Dad in
every way so Kiera wanted to show
her support as she loved her Grandad
very much. To do such a massive
thing at such a young age was really
amazing, we were all so proud of her,”
said Suzanne.
We’re here for you because you’re here for us. Your continued
support helps us to make a difference to the lives of local
people in our community, people like George and his family.
Your support matters. Thank you.
Bereavement support in your local area
If you’ve experienced bereavement, regardless of how long ago,
you’ll be welcomed at one of our free drop-in Bereavement Help
Points. There’s information on coping with all aspects of losing a
relative or friend, you can chat with one of our support volunteers
and meet others in a similar situation. To find out more please
call 01543 434536.
Mondays (excluding Bank Holidays)
• S
utton Coldfield: 10.30am – 12.30pm
St Giles Supportive Care Centre, Lindridge Road, B75 6JB
• U
ttoxeter: 10.30am – 12.30pm
Uttoxeter Cares, 2 Hermitage Gardens, ST14 7DU
• B
urton on Trent: 2pm – 4pm
Burton Albion Community Football Centre, DE13 0AR
• B
urntwood: 2.30pm – 4.30pm
St John’s Community Church, WS7 1LR
Tuesdays
• W
alsall: 10.30am – 12.30pm
Rushall Community Centre, WS4 1JX
Wednesdays
• Lichfield: 2.30pm – 4.30pm
The Community Space, Tesco Extra, WS13 6DZ
• Ashby de la Zouch: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month,
6pm – 7.30pm. Brown Court Community Room, LE65 2LZ
• Ashby de la Zouch: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month,
10am – 12 noon. Brown Court Community Room, LE65 2LZ
Thursdays
• Cannock: 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, 5pm – 7pm
Pye Green Community Centre, WS12 4EP
• Rugeley: 10.30am – 12.30pm
Rugeley Community Centre, WS15 2HX
• Tamworth: 5.30pm – 7.30pm
St John’s Community Room, B79 7EX
Fridays
• Tamworth: 10am – 12 noon
Sacred Heart Church Community Room, B77 2EA
• Walsall: 10am – 12 noon
Furzebank Worship Centre, WV12 4EG
For information about support for children and young people visit www.stgileshospice.com/phoenix
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News and Review Autumn/Winter 2018