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On the Marie Curie Couch with David Gower OBE

In the latest episode of On the Marie Curie Couch, David Gower OBE sits down with Jason Davidson.

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Abby is running the 2025 TCS London Marathon in memory of her mum. We sat down with her to find out why she’s running for Marie Curie and how running has helped her process her grief.

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

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“We can support you with feelings of grief before the death of a loved one”

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£4 of every £5 is spent on hospital care at end of life

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PODCAST: On the Marie Curie Couch with Roderick Williams MBE

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“We all have limited time in our lives - I wasn't going to waste mine.”

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“We can help if grief persists for a long time or becomes more intense”

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End of life care is in crisis, but we can still fulfill our vision

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“I’m making a difference when it really matters”

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“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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On the Marie Curie Couch with David Gower OBE

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“If I can help give others the same care, it will be the biggest achievement.”

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

“We can support you with feelings of grief before the death of a loved one”

£4 of every £5 is spent on hospital care at end of life

PODCAST: On the Marie Curie Couch with Roderick Williams MBE

“We all have limited time in our lives - I wasn't going to waste mine.”

“We can help if grief persists for a long time or becomes more intense”

End of life care is in crisis, but we can still fulfill our vision

“I’m making a difference when it really matters”

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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