This is such a wonderful, positive way to reframe those times when illness dominates and blinds us from seeing our enduring qualities. And how fabulous that it took the young people who adored Leah to point it out. Frances is forever grateful for the care and support they received at Mercy Hospice, and the community of health professionals that made them feel so welcomed and loved.

Frances has since told us that Isla, Leah’s niece mentioned in the extract above, now in Year 13, has developed a similar passion for a career in health and is intending to qualify as an Ophthalmologist.

Thank you to everyone who donated in response to this mailing. To date, you have raised over $90,000! A staggering result, which will help even more families to experience the same quality of care as Frances and Leah.