Here are just three examples of the need for hospice beds in the Boston area. Each of their full stories can be read by clicking on the link below the short extract.
There are hundreds more similar stories throughout south east Lincolnshire and this is the reason why the Trust is determined to build this hospice for the benefit of local communities.
Skegness (June 2008)
I would like to share my reasons for supporting the Butterfly Hospice Trust. Up until eighteen months ago I was a normal mum and took my carefree life for granted. That all changed in November 2006 when my beautiful son Nick, then aged 23 was diagnosed with terminal kidney cancer.
To read his full story follow this link
Sandi
Boston
I write to offer my support for hospice beds in Boston after reading your article in the local press. I am a single mum with a young family living in Boston. I was diagnosed with cancer several months ago...........
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Moulton Marsh Nr Fosdyke
I would like to share the reasons why I supported the Butterfly Hospice Trust in it's efforts to build an in-patient hospice in Boston.
When my wife was diagnosed with cancer NHS services swung into action and great efforts were made to bring about a successful outcome. However after a period of some twelve months it was recognised that my wife's condition was beyond further treatment and that her life expectation was probably no more than six months.......
To read her full story follow this link
Preston