Oakhaven Stories
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Colten Care’s support for Oakhaven over 25 years reaches £325K
Colten Care’s support over 25 years has generated £325,000 for Oakhaven Colten Care‘s founding members, John Colwell and Adrian Otten, established a strong partnership with Oakhaven Hospice over two and a half decades ago. Since then, Colten Care has contributed over £325,000 to support the provision of complementary therapies. In addition to sponsorship and fundraising, […]
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Christmas care at Oakhaven
Help us make every moment matter for patients during this festive season Every day, our specialist team provides compassionate care for patients and support for their loved ones. The festive season can often be very difficult for those going through the unimaginable. At Oakhaven, we give the space and time for local families to make […]
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Sonia and Garry’s story
“How incredibly lucky we are to have this amazing hospice” Sonia and Garry’s story “My husband Garry was a wonderful, wonderful man. He was a proud father to our three boys and loved spending time with our eight grandchildren. We were so happy together for the whole of our lives. When he came into Oakhaven […]
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Steve and Rob’s story
“I’m proud to have pledged to leave a gift in my will to Oakhaven Hospice” Rob and Steve’s story “I’ve had a long relationship with hospices in general. My Dad passed away at one in 2002. So I was thrilled to be able to help Oakhaven Hospice, my local hospice, with fundraising by helping organise […]
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Mark and Carolyne’s story
Mark and Carolyne’s Story “I felt so relieved and like I could breathe for the first time in months. It was the perfect place for Carolyne.” Hello, I’m Mark and I would like to share with you my experience of Oakhaven Hospice and the care they gave my beloved wife, Carolyne, and all our family. […]
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One Big Thank You for Dr Jan Swallow
One Big Thank You for Dr Jan Swallow On Thursday 25th July 2024, Dr Jan Swallow received a big surprise on BBC’s The One Show. Her friend and colleague, Joy Elphinstone, nominated Jan to receive ‘One Big Thank You’ – a regular weekly feature on the TV show that shines a spotlight on people who have […]
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Lindsay’s story
Lindsay’s Story I lost my dad at 7 years old… I never thought history would repeat itself for my children People don’t really think they will ever need Oakhaven Hospice. That was Richie and I, in our early forties with two young children, but we did. I asked Richie out in a pub one night […]
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Ken and Pete’s 2024 challenge for Oakhaven
Ken and Pete’s Three Lakes Dinghy Sailing Challenge for Oakhaven – Yodare 2024! Ken Fowler and Peter Barton have challenged themselves to a unique fundraiser – sailing a Three Lakes Challenge! Starting on Monday 1st July 2024, the duo sailed double the length of Loch Awe in Scotland (25 miles long), Lake Windermere (10.5 miles […]
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Lizzie’s Story: Walking in Memory of Mum
Lizzie’s Story “My mum was an amazing person, so kind, caring, generous, fiercely independent and very adventurous. She had so much love to give and gave the best two-armed hugs. She had the most wonderful laugh, which we miss so much. Mum moved to Lymington in her 60’s. It was her safe haven and her […]
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Matt Le Tissier delights Oakhaven Patient
Matt Le Tissier delights Oakhaven Patient Footballing legend Matt Le Tissier recently visited an Oakhaven Patient, helping to make a special moment for a lifelong supporter of Southampton Football Club. Earlier this month, Saints supporter, Brian, was ‘over the moon’ when he received a visit from his footballing hero, Matt Le Tissier. Brian, an Oakhaven […]
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