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Oakhaven Hospice Autumn Supplement 2020

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To remember Oakhaven with a legacy is a gift in itself

Hospice in their will. These Legacies make a real difference to Oakhaven. One in four of our patients is supported thanks to someone leaving Oakhaven a gift in their will and can be a fitting way to make a real difference to someone during the end of their life.

continued support to help me look to the future with renewed hope. A personal legacy to Oakhaven is very poignant, not only to those who are ill but also to those who are bereaved. As its name implies, a haven, a place of comfort, a place where family and friends can meet, a place to laugh and smile with their loved ones, as well as a place to pay their last respects, in a kind, respectful and caring environment. “A legacy is humbling and priceless - to help others is a gift in itself.” We are grateful to those in our community who have continued to support us by leaving a gift to Oakhaven

It is because of the legacy of Phoebe and John Coates that Oakhaven Hospice is here to care for the community. The land on which the hospice sits was gifted to the charity to enable those at the end of life to receive specialist care in a safe and comfortable environment.

We simply wouldn’t be here without their vision and generosity. Phoebe and John’s legacy has reached out and touched so many lives across the New forest, Waterside and Totton areas through the support that Oakhaven provides to patients and their families. “At a time when I was in a very dark place, feeling broken hearted and isolated, past memories of such happy times rushing through my mind, the future just a blur; I had no vision of how I would ever come to terms with the loss of my wonderful husband.” Oakhaven gently and patiently guided me through difficult days. The chaplain, one to one counselling, support

A personal legacy to Oakhaven is very poignant, not only to those who are ill but also to those who are bereaved.

John Coates

groups, meeting other people and making new friends. The volunteers always so welcoming and warm hearted. I am exceedingly grateful for the palliative care they provided my husband in a beautiful and peaceful setting as well as the

Phoebe Coates

If leaving a gift in your will is something that you might like to consider,further information can be found at www.oakhavenhospice.co.uk/agiftinyourwill

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