Northampton man thanks hospice team for sister's care

A Northampton man, who lost his sister to an incurable disease, has handed over the proceeds of a fundraiser to the hospice which cared for her throughout her life.
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Adam Walter arranged ‘The Charlotte Trophy’ at the Dallas Burston Polo Club in Warwickshire, where he works.

The 26-year-old’s sister, Charlotte, had Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) - a severe muscle wasting disease - and was cared for at Helen & Douglas House from the age of four.

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Charlotte was 18 years old when she died in 2013 and her family were supported by Helen & Douglas House with bereavement counselling.

The special polo tournament, which included a ticketed afternoon tea VIP package and a raffle, raised £1,007 - £507 through the raffle and a further £500 donated by IXL Events.

Adam said: “My sister Charlotte was so brave and persistent.

“Our family were all so excited to be able to be a part of celebrating her life and recognise that Helen & Douglas House was a big part of our family.

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“My employers at IXL Events noticed now much the charity means to me.

“Helen & Douglas House has given amazing support to our family including respite care for my sister and our family.”

He added: “My sister used to live by the motto ‘until I try, I’ll never know’ and she managed to try as much as she could with the help and the hope that Helen & Douglas House provided.

“Staying at the hospice enabled Charlotte to make new friends and helped her embrace life rather than shy away.

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“Our whole family enjoyed staying there and it helped us make the most of our time together.

“Helen & Douglas House meant so much to her that she demanded to go in her last weeks.”

Adam is hoping to make the event an annual fixture.