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Tess Churchill reveals how a stay at Harcombe House provided the support she needed following a sudden battle with cancer, which led to major surgery and time off work. We’ve supported Phil Maynard for years – firstly with his mental health and more recently following a hip replacement. Now he’s going above and beyond to show his appreciation. Retired firefighter Lee Fisher and his wife Lynne visited Jubilee House for separate injuries. They say having supported the Charity for years, they were able to get the help they both needed when they needed it most. Stuart and Penny Jackson attended our Child and Family Week at Harcombe House with two of their daughters after a major operation and a devastating health diagnosis. Lisa Gregory was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease last year, restricting movement in her hands. However, she says our digital art therapy classes helped her discover a whole new life passion.
Tess: “The Charity empowers you to approach things differently – it’s so impactful”
Phil: “We’re always looking after other people – it’s rare we’re looked after ourselves”
Lee & Lynne: “To get this level of support you’d usually have to be a pro sports player”
Stuart & Penny: “We’ve seen how normal our family is, even though we’ve gone through difficult times”
Lisa: “Losing mobility in my hands and still managing to create art was profound”
