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Jarnail’s story
Every moment with our dad, Jarnail, was precious. He was the rock of our family – proud, strong, and endlessly kind. Even when he was facing the toughest battle of his life, he always put us first. And thanks to the incredible team at St Gemma’s Hospice, we were able to make the most of every moment we had left together.
Our journey with St Gemma’s began when our dad’s cancer returned. We were told no further treatment was available. We were crushed. But then we met the St Gemma’s community nursing team, and everything changed.
They weren’t just there to provide care – they became part of our family’s support system. At first, Dad was hesitant. He was always so independent. But as time went on, he looked forward to their visits. They listened, they reassured, and they made sure he was comfortable. Most importantly, they helped us cherish the moments we had left together.
With the help of St Gemma’s, we were able to focus on what truly mattered – making each moment special. The support we received meant we could spend our time being a family, not just carers. We knew that expert help was just a phone call away. We were in safe hands.
Dad’s final wish was to be at home, surrounded by those who loved him. St Gemma’s made that possible. They managed everything – his pain relief, his medical needs, and most importantly, his dignity. We never felt alone, not even in those difficult final days. The nurses were there, offering support, kindness, and an unwavering sense of care.
The memories we made in those final days will stay with us forever. We got to say everything we needed to say. We got to tell him how loved he was. And we got to be with him until the very end, in the place he felt most at peace. It meant the world to us to have that time together. But not every family gets that chance. Jarnail was a wonderful husband, a loving father, and an adored grandad. He taught us to always help others, and now, in his memory, we want to do just that by sharing his story, celebrating his life and supporting the Every Moment Matters Appeal. We hope you will join us.
By supporting St Gemma’s today, you can help more families like ours, and ensure they have the love, care, and compassion that made such a difference to us,
Chitinder and Dally
Donate now to our Every Moment Matters Appeal: https://www.st-gemma.co.uk/everymoment/