Wibsey woman's tribute to ‘amazing’ staff who nursed her terminally-ill mum

The summer fundraising celebration Walk Ten, is a 10k walk through the grounds from 6pm, followed by live music, picnics and fireworks to celebrate the work of Marie Curie nurses, who begin their shift at 10pm.

The funds raised will enable the Marie Curie Bradford Hospice and Nursing Service to continue providing free nursing care, as well as practical and emotional support for terminally-ill patients and their families.

Emma Jackson, 29, of Wibsey , whose mother, Karen Hartley, 48, was cared for in the Bradford Hospice in April will be taking part in the walk to support the Marie Curie nurses who provided invaluable support to her family.

Emma said: “My mum and my family were devastated when she was diagnosed. The nurse from the hospice came out and she was amazing she gave us so much support.

“It was horrible watching my mum suffer, but as soon as she went into the hospice it was like all the pain was lifted. The staff were amazing, and the doctors managed to get the pain under control straight away and made her last week so comfortable.

“They weren’t just there for my mum, they were there for all the family. Some days there were about 20 relatives there and the staff never complained once – they made us all feel so welcome.

“My mum died in peace because of the care she received from all the lovely nursing staff.

“The aftercare service is amazing – the staff from the family liaison team really do understand and are there to support all the family.

“My little brother was 14 at the time, and I had all these questions that I didn’t know the answers to – the family liaison team came in and immediately this stress was taken from me and my oldest brother.

“I will forever have the Marie Curie Hospice in my heart and will keep doing these great events so more people get to have the fantastic care my mum received.”

You can sign up online for Walk Ten at mariecurie.org.uk, or on the night.