My name is Sheila and I’m so grateful to everyone who supports St Giles for giving me the most precious gift of all – a happy last Christmas with my daughter, Mandy.
Mandy had a very rare type of cancer called T-cell lymphoma, which attacks the skin. Her condition went undiagnosed for a couple of years and Mandy spent a few Christmases really suffering with her illness – but as soon as she arrived at St Giles in late 2021, she absolutely blossomed.
I’d heard about the wonderful work at St Giles, but I didn’t appreciate the magic they could do until I walked through the doors. The staff helped to treat and heal Mandy’s skin, and gave her the comfort she desperately needed after years of pain.
St Giles gave Mandy her life back – and she enjoyed such a special Christmas during the short time she was there.
My name is Sheila and I’m so grateful to everyone who supports St Giles for giving me the most precious gift of all – a happy last Christmas with my daughter, Mandy.
Mandy had a very rare type of cancer called T-cell lymphoma, which attacks the skin. Her condition went undiagnosed for a couple of years and Mandy spent a few Christmases really suffering with her illness – but as soon as she arrived at St Giles in late 2021, she absolutely blossomed.
I’d heard about the wonderful work at St Giles, but I didn’t appreciate the magic they could do until I walked through the doors. The staff helped to treat and heal Mandy’s skin, and gave her the comfort she desperately needed after years of pain.
St Giles gave Mandy her life back – and she enjoyed such a special Christmas during the short time she was there.
My family and I are so thankful that Mandy spent her final Christmas at St Giles. She was singing and happy, and lots of people were able to go in and visit her. We were all overjoyed to see Mandy looking so well – her skin was radiant, she was content and she was no longer suffering. There was my beautiful daughter back again.
The whole ambience of Christmas at St Giles was truly wonderful. There were lots of fairy lights and Christmas trees, and Mandy watched for hours as the lights twinkled up to her bedroom ceiling.
The staff did everything they could to make the festivities special for us all – from singing carols, to sharing mince pies. It really was a standout Christmas, giving us memories to treasure and hold in our hearts forever.
A donation today could help make special memories for another family spending their last Christmas at St Giles this year – and that is such a precious gift.
The care that Mandy received at St Giles was like nothing I’d ever seen before – it’s difficult to put into words. Her room was like an extension of our home and the staff were like an extension of our family. They just embraced my daughter in a cocoon of love.
We were even able to take Mandy’s dog, Hettie, in to see her, which gave her a feeling of normality during a Christmas time that was far from normal.
We would’ve been lost without St Giles, which is why I’d encourage you to make a donation this Christmas, no matter how big or small.
Mandy was just 51 when she died and she had the perfect last Christmas at St Giles, which is all thanks to the generosity of kind people like you.
With warmest wishes,
Sheila Shaw
Mother of the late Mandy Shaw
The care that Mandy received at St Giles was like nothing I’d ever seen before – it’s difficult to put into words. Her room was like an extension of our home and the staff were like an extension of our family. They just embraced my daughter in a cocoon of love.
We were even able to take Mandy’s dog, Hettie, in to see her, which gave her a feeling of normality during a Christmas time that was far from normal.
We would’ve been lost without St Giles, which is why I’d encourage you to make a donation this Christmas, no matter how big or small.
Mandy was just 51 when she died and she had the perfect last Christmas at St Giles, which is all thanks to the generosity of kind people like you.
With warmest wishes,