Dear Friends
How that statement resonates with me!
Ali and Team Rainback certainly had that in abundance!
We were so lucky that Dr Ros Taylor was able to provide a bed for Ali in Hospice of St Francis when he needed it and enabled him to stay in that safe and comfortable environment for 7 weeks until the end of his life.
Not everyone is as fortunate as beds are not always available, and there is a shortage anyway, and that cannot be right. We should all be allowed access to a Hospice whether for pain relief, symptom control and respite care or to allow us to end our days with grace and dignity in a peaceful place.
Those of you who were able to visit HOSF will know what a special place it is. The beautiful buildings set in lovely gardens, the dedicated professionals giving such wonderful palliative treatment, the loving care from the nursing staff and the marvellous food from the chef all backed up by a huge number of volunteers all help to provide a calm sanctuary.
The Hospice of St Francis is an independent charity that provides free, specialist and professional support and care for people with terminal illness but will receive only 22 per cent of their running costs (£3.5 million) from the NHS leaving a massive amount to be raised annually.
We owe such a debt of gratitude to everyone at HOSF for everything so freely given that we have made the commitment to raise £100,000 in Ali’s name to open another bed.
To achieve that target we need you to give generously and fund raise energetically so that others too may benefit at a time when they most need it.
We thank you and hope that you will do all in your power to spread the word about the wonderful holistic care given in Hospices and in particular The Hospice of St Francis, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire.
On line giving: http://www.justgiving.com/alirainback
Or please send donations to:
Hospice of St Francis
Spring Garden Lane
off Shootersway
Northchurch
Berkhamsted
Herts HP4 3GW and write Ali Rainback Fund on the back of the cheque
Thank you
Love
Team Rainback
Thursday 26 June 2008
Wednesday 25 June 2008
Wednesday Evening
Dear Friends
The Funeral Service for Ali will take place in the Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul in Kimpton Hertfordshire, SG4 8RR, on Friday 4th July at 2.45pm and afterwards at Kimpton Memorial Hall, SG4 8RD.
Family flowers only but donations gladly accepted for Hospice of St Francis. Details for online giving to follow shortly.
Dress code is no black tie.
All are welcome.
Love
Team Rainback
The Funeral Service for Ali will take place in the Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul in Kimpton Hertfordshire, SG4 8RR, on Friday 4th July at 2.45pm and afterwards at Kimpton Memorial Hall, SG4 8RD.
Family flowers only but donations gladly accepted for Hospice of St Francis. Details for online giving to follow shortly.
Dress code is no black tie.
All are welcome.
Love
Team Rainback
Tuesday 24 June 2008
Tuesday
Dear Friends,
How can we honour our wonderful Ali? How can we know him better?
His passion for life, adventure and ability to touch everyone around him has given us so many precious moments.
We all have a special time that we hold close to our hearts, a tale to tell that we will recall to him with tears and laughter next time we meet.
We would love to share those treasured memories of Ali, your ‘standing on London Bridge in your boxer shorts’ moments! Please print and send us that photo with a short explanation so that we can create a memory board for us all to enjoy.
Love
Jo and Team Rainback
Please send by 2 July to:
Team Rainback
c/o The Post Office
5 Station Road
Wheathampstead
Herts AL4 8BU
How can we honour our wonderful Ali? How can we know him better?
His passion for life, adventure and ability to touch everyone around him has given us so many precious moments.
We all have a special time that we hold close to our hearts, a tale to tell that we will recall to him with tears and laughter next time we meet.
We would love to share those treasured memories of Ali, your ‘standing on London Bridge in your boxer shorts’ moments! Please print and send us that photo with a short explanation so that we can create a memory board for us all to enjoy.
Love
Jo and Team Rainback
Please send by 2 July to:
Team Rainback
c/o The Post Office
5 Station Road
Wheathampstead
Herts AL4 8BU
Monday 23 June 2008
Monday
Dear Friends
It is with great sadness that we have to tell you that Ali passed away last night on Sunday 22 June at 10.35pm
It was very calm and peaceful and those of us who loved him so dearly were by his side constantly and supported him to the end as he would have wished.
We now have to make all the necessary arrangements and will announce our plans as soon as we can.
Sleep tight Ali and God Bless.
With Lots of Love
Diana, Ian, Simon, Jo and Jeanette – Team Rainback.xx
It is with great sadness that we have to tell you that Ali passed away last night on Sunday 22 June at 10.35pm
It was very calm and peaceful and those of us who loved him so dearly were by his side constantly and supported him to the end as he would have wished.
We now have to make all the necessary arrangements and will announce our plans as soon as we can.
Sleep tight Ali and God Bless.
With Lots of Love
Diana, Ian, Simon, Jo and Jeanette – Team Rainback.xx
Saturday 21 June 2008
Saturday Morning
Dear Friends
Our apologies for not keeping you up to date but this has been a very difficult week for us.
Ali’s condition is rapidly deteriorating and on Wednesday a review was held with the whole medical team to consider the next stage. As usual everything was fully explained with the principle being to control pain and agitation caused by the disease and to that end he is now on continuous medication which is keeping him calm and comfortable.
We thank you for keeping him in your thoughts and prayers and ask that you continue to do so please.
With Lots of Love
Team Rainback xx
Our apologies for not keeping you up to date but this has been a very difficult week for us.
Ali’s condition is rapidly deteriorating and on Wednesday a review was held with the whole medical team to consider the next stage. As usual everything was fully explained with the principle being to control pain and agitation caused by the disease and to that end he is now on continuous medication which is keeping him calm and comfortable.
We thank you for keeping him in your thoughts and prayers and ask that you continue to do so please.
With Lots of Love
Team Rainback xx
Monday 16 June 2008
Monday Evening
Dear Friends
For some time now I have been typing Ali’s words as he found it increasingly difficult to see the keyboard and so asked me to do it for him. His concentration is limited but I read the comments to him and as he gets so much enjoyment from the anecdotes and especially the jokes please do keep them coming as he certainly hasn’t lost his sense of humour!
Those of you who have seen him recently know how poorly he is and that he is unable to do many things for himself now but he is being tenderly looked after by dedicated professionals in this wonderful place which is such a blessing. He is very tired, sleeping more each day and having continuous medication via a patch to keep his headaches under control so he is pain free, calm and very happy for which we are so thankful.
We have been in the Hospice of St Francis now for six weeks and cannot speak too highly of the loving care we are all receiving from everyone here. We will remember this forever as a very precious time in our lives and be eternally grateful that such a beautiful place and such special people are here to help us now and in the Future and we thank them all from the bottom of our hearts.
Please continue to keep Ali in your thoughts and prayers.
Lots of Love
Diana and Team Rainback xx
For some time now I have been typing Ali’s words as he found it increasingly difficult to see the keyboard and so asked me to do it for him. His concentration is limited but I read the comments to him and as he gets so much enjoyment from the anecdotes and especially the jokes please do keep them coming as he certainly hasn’t lost his sense of humour!
Those of you who have seen him recently know how poorly he is and that he is unable to do many things for himself now but he is being tenderly looked after by dedicated professionals in this wonderful place which is such a blessing. He is very tired, sleeping more each day and having continuous medication via a patch to keep his headaches under control so he is pain free, calm and very happy for which we are so thankful.
We have been in the Hospice of St Francis now for six weeks and cannot speak too highly of the loving care we are all receiving from everyone here. We will remember this forever as a very precious time in our lives and be eternally grateful that such a beautiful place and such special people are here to help us now and in the Future and we thank them all from the bottom of our hearts.
Please continue to keep Ali in your thoughts and prayers.
Lots of Love
Diana and Team Rainback xx
Wednesday 11 June 2008
wednesday evening
Bonjour everyone
I had a rotten day yesterday because of a bad headache but felt much better after the morphine! Simon came in the evening and we had a laugh which was great.
Today Jet and I had a quiet morning together and then I slept all afternoon. Si and Tom came to see me this evening for a glass of wine with Mum and Dad and to eat my chocolate! Thanks guys!
More morphine so night night.
Lots of Love
Ali x
I had a rotten day yesterday because of a bad headache but felt much better after the morphine! Simon came in the evening and we had a laugh which was great.
Today Jet and I had a quiet morning together and then I slept all afternoon. Si and Tom came to see me this evening for a glass of wine with Mum and Dad and to eat my chocolate! Thanks guys!
More morphine so night night.
Lots of Love
Ali x
Monday 9 June 2008
Monday Evening
Bonjour Everyone
Well done Lezza and thanks for doing the triathlon and raising so much for HOSF- hope you're feeling ok.
Yesterday Trish took me outside in my Naked Chariot (easier than Chorlton) and I spent 2 hours on the patio in the sun.
Watched the Grand Prix with Mum, Dad and Jeanette and a glass of white Paal-wicked! Sorry about the race Lewis -good luck in France-you'll need it!
Today had visits from Luce and Dinga -but sorry I was too sleepy to see Auntie Marg and Uncle Peter but thanks for coming.
I've been skooshing with Elsie today too but that's our secret isn't it Nan?
Must tuck down now.
Lots of Love
Ali x
Well done Lezza and thanks for doing the triathlon and raising so much for HOSF- hope you're feeling ok.
Yesterday Trish took me outside in my Naked Chariot (easier than Chorlton) and I spent 2 hours on the patio in the sun.
Watched the Grand Prix with Mum, Dad and Jeanette and a glass of white Paal-wicked! Sorry about the race Lewis -good luck in France-you'll need it!
Today had visits from Luce and Dinga -but sorry I was too sleepy to see Auntie Marg and Uncle Peter but thanks for coming.
I've been skooshing with Elsie today too but that's our secret isn't it Nan?
Must tuck down now.
Lots of Love
Ali x
Saturday 7 June 2008
Saturday Evening
Bonjour Everyone
I've been very tired but today I felt I could walk when I woke up. It must have been the chats we've had Ros thanks a lot you're a superstar!
I have been better but I do feel so tired now and just want to sleep. Haven't been out in Chorlton for a while as I feel safer in bed.
Good to see you Nick and Tony and thanks for the jelly supply-the chef will be pleased!
Lezza -I do miss you-hope the triathlon went well and you raised loads of money for HOSF-big hugs and thanks.
Lots of Love
Ali x
I've been very tired but today I felt I could walk when I woke up. It must have been the chats we've had Ros thanks a lot you're a superstar!
I have been better but I do feel so tired now and just want to sleep. Haven't been out in Chorlton for a while as I feel safer in bed.
Good to see you Nick and Tony and thanks for the jelly supply-the chef will be pleased!
Lezza -I do miss you-hope the triathlon went well and you raised loads of money for HOSF-big hugs and thanks.
Lots of Love
Ali x
Wednesday 4 June 2008
Wednesday Morning
Bonjour Everyone
Sorry I feel a bit shite today and very fidgety (and it's only 7.15) but it's gonna stop raining soon.
Thanks for the lovely chocolate cake Auntie Liz-um nice!
Lucy who gave me a massage last night is related to my friend Ch...der Waller who came to see me last week.
Thanks for cutting my hair Si all the girls like it it!
Lots of Love
Ali x
Sorry I feel a bit shite today and very fidgety (and it's only 7.15) but it's gonna stop raining soon.
Thanks for the lovely chocolate cake Auntie Liz-um nice!
Lucy who gave me a massage last night is related to my friend Ch...der Waller who came to see me last week.
Thanks for cutting my hair Si all the girls like it it!
Lots of Love
Ali x
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