A KIND-HEARTED young woman whose final wish was to raise thousands of pounds for the hospice which cared for her has died.
Daisy Murfin died at her home in Colchester last Thursday surrounded by her family.
The 28-year-old started sharing her story on social media at the start of this year to raise awareness about the difference St Helena Hospice has made to her family.
The charity had been supporting her at home since last summer for several complex conditions including kidney failure, and she previously had two stays at the hospice in Highwoods, Colchester.
It was Daisy’s wish that her words continue to be used to help raise as much money as possible for St Helena.
'Life-changing'
Before her death, Daisy said the support she’d received from the charity “had been life-changing”.
“I want to make sure that everyone knows what hospice care means to me and my family,” she said. “You don't know how good St Helena Hospice is until you need it.”
Daisy praised her clinical nurse specialist, Di Turner, and the charity’s 24/7 SinglePoint phone service.
She added: “They are just so good at what they do and I for one am just so happy that the hospice is still here today.
“I really do hope that people in the future do see it as a place to go to for help, peace, serenity, support, not just end of life, because it's so much more than that.”
She hoped to raise £54,800, the amount it costs to run the hospice for a day, over the four-day Easter weekend.
The charity largely relies on the generosity of its supporters, receiving about 20 per cent of its income from the NHS.
Dr Karen Chumbley, chief clinical officer, said her and her colleagues’ thoughts are with Daisy’s family.
She said: “Daisy had such a passion for life, a deep love for her family and was determined that her legacy continues.
“Please support the Love, Daisy appeal in tribute to a remarkable young person who shared her story at her most vulnerable time so that others may receive support and care too.”
To donate in Daisy’s memory, visit sthelena.org.uk/lovedaisy.
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