I'm abseiling down the COVENTRY Cathedral in March and here is why on earth I would do that...

In 2017 I had never even considered using a hospice or needing one. I'll be honest and say I didn't even really know what they were.

Sadly I soon found out exactly how important they are when my husband Ross Blair was admitted into Myton Hospice -Warwick for end of life care at just 32 years old.

Ross had been diagnosed with brain cancer in 2014 and in the 29th July 2017 died surrounded by people who loved him.

Because of Myton I was able to be by his side every day and night. I was able to release the responsibility of being his nurse and just be there as his wife. my two daughters who were 4 & 6 were able to be by their Dads side in a space that didn't feel scary, just warm and compassionate.

The nurses, doctors and staff in Myton Hospice were incredible and I knew the moment I went into it that we were in a very special place that I would want others to have access to.

I have decided to do this abseil even though I am totally scared of heights and for that reason alone I am going to need you to dig deep and keep me motivated!

Thank you to everyone at Myton hospice.

Holly x

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A message from Myton 'At The Myton Hospices we believe that everyone matters for every single moment of their life; we focus on enhancing life when cure is no longer an option. We are leaders in compassionate end of life care; our work centres on our patients and involving them in decisions about their care. Perhaps most importantly we give them more quality time with their loved ones.

Last year we supported more than 1,500 people and their families, in our three hospices, via our patient & family support services, and in the community through Myton at Home."