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“Marie Curie helped my dad maintain his dignity”

Blaise’s dad, Paul, received care at the Marie Curie Hospice, West Midlands. Here he talks about the man his dad was, why he considers caring for him to be honourable, and why he left the hospice feeling happy.

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“It gives me great satisfaction...” What it’s like being a Marie Curie volunteer

This Volunteer’s Week, we’re spotlighting four of our fantastic volunteers to celebrate the important work they do.

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“Mum’s diaries help me connect with her even after she’s gone”

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“Marie Curie care makes such a difference to my life”

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On the Marie Curie Couch with Chris Difford

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“Everybody knows Marie Curie is for end of life care, but we do much more”

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Natalie smiles and holds a card reader while she's out collecting with a fellow volunteer

“Collecting for Marie Curie would make my grandad proud”

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“People see the Marie Curie daffodil and they have faith in us”

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How lived experience helped set new research priorities

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The gap in care

“The walk is both my grieving process and a tribute to Angela”

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Bereavement

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Real stories of living with a terminal illness

“Marie Curie keeps me positive about the time I have left”

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“The hospice arranged our perfect wedding”

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“I promised I’d be there until the end. I kept that promise.”

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“I’m proud to be a Marie Curie volunteer – we give the love back”

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“Marie Curie helped my dad maintain his dignity”

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On the Marie Curie Couch with Victoria Emes

"Marie Curie care let us treasure our time together"

“I provide expert care and support for people with dementia”

How research is helping people grieve in their own way

“What it’s like being a Marie Curie Nurse”

On the Marie Curie Couch with David Gower OBE

“If I can help give others the same care, it will be the biggest achievemen…

“As a Marie Curie Companion I feel valued and fulfilled”

“It gives me great satisfaction...” What it’s like being a Marie Curie volunteer

“Mum’s diaries help me connect with her even after she’s gone”

“Marie Curie care makes such a difference to my life”

On the Marie Curie Couch with Chris Difford

“Everybody knows Marie Curie is for end of life care, but we do much more”

“Collecting for Marie Curie would make my grandad proud”

“People see the Marie Curie daffodil and they have faith in us”

How lived experience helped set new research priorities

“The walk is both my grieving process and a tribute to Angela”

Real stories of living with a terminal illness

“Marie Curie keeps me positive about the time I have left”

“The hospice arranged our perfect wedding”

“I promised I’d be there until the end. I kept that promise.”

“I’m proud to be a Marie Curie volunteer – we give the love back”

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