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Iʼve raised £2,710 to Support Haematology, Ward 16, Monklands hospital
- Carluke, UK
- Funded on Wednesday, 23rd January 2019
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On the 14th of June this year my cousin Senga began her long and brave battle with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML), which is a cancer of the blood and bone marrow. Senga means the world to our family and has been fighting bravely for the past 3 months against this horrific and unforgiving illness. To show our support and love we are hoping to raise money for the amazing team at Haematology, Ward 16, Monklands Hospital, who have treated, cared for and supported, not only Senga but countless other people, through everything they face to win their fight against cancer.
When I started writing this page I asked Senga’s husband, Allan, to help me with some of the details of the Ward and Senga’s illness. This is his touching message, I thought it best to leave it exactly as he told it to me …
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The ward is Monklands 16, which specialises in Haematology. All patients are admitted with blood disorders, and as such the ward is classified as a clean ward (sterile). Their rules regarding visiting differ from the other wards in order to protect the patients (who are all susceptible to infections). The “no children visiting” is probably the hardest thing for Senga to take as she really misses the grand weans. The staff are more like friends than carers, always having time to sit and chat with her, cheering her up when she is down and sometimes having a right good giggle. You can genuinely see their concern when she has been at her worst. How they do it I don't know, since Senga has been there we have seen rooms occupied then become free again with the worst possible outcome, that is the nature of the illness. I don't only consider the nurses as being her only carers, the domestic staff have been an absolute God send; making her tea on request, going to the shop for her, doing the ugly side like cleaning/changing the rooms. I genuinely feel that through all this she has made new friends.
Allan
On Saturday the 13th of October Senga’s friends, family and loved ones will be taking part in a charity football match and karaoke, in the hope of raising as much money as we can for Ward 16 and the selfless staff who work there. Can I ask that you give whatever you can to help us reach our target of £2000. Whatever you can give is greatly appreciated and will go a long way towards helping our loved ones now and in the future.
Thanks for taking the time to read our story.
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6 years agoAndrew Martin
6 years agoThe charity day raised a massive £1445 thank you to everyone who donated yesterday Alan Turner Andrea Carluke Thistle Tina&Davie Old House Cambusnethan Johnny McBride Cathy Tennent Martin Alexander Ina&Jim Allan Mccoll Sandra McBride Law House Railway Raffle Sandra&John Carluke Rangers supporters Club Jeanette Houston Also thanks to everyone who donated previously, your generosity is appreciated. The grand total is £2545
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Andrew martin
Oct 26, 2018
Various donations once more. So proud, thank you
£50.00
Robert Chalmers
Oct 24, 2018
£10.00
Mark Keatings
Oct 14, 2018
All the best Andrew and best of luck
£50.00
Nicola Kemp
Oct 14, 2018
£35.00
Mari Thomson
Oct 14, 2018
Wishing you all the best Senga kick the big c up the bum Xx
£10.00
Andrew martin
Oct 14, 2018
From Gordon Gibson. Thanks Gordon
£10.00
Andrew martin
Oct 14, 2018
Senga’s charity day was a huge success! Thank you to everyone for the support and donations and for helping make it a fantastic day.
£1,445.00
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Andrew Martin
Carluke, UK
I’d like to ask for your help to raise funds for Haematology, Ward 16, Monklands Hospital in the name of my cousin Senga Mccoll, who’s currently battling AML Acute Myeloid Leukaemia. Let’s smash this target for all the amazing staff looking after Senga and others in her position