"The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear."
--Nelson Mandela
This week is Face your Fears week at Compton Hospice- a week where (un)willing participants will be facing up to their fears of spiders, snakes and skydiving and above all displaying a show of solidarity to the patients and potential patients of the Hospice.
It is not unusual to hear the word ‘hospice’ and experience an overwhelming sense of dread. “I didn’t want to come here,” admits a Woods Centre Patient “I was so scared. You hear the word ‘hospice’ and you think that’s it. It’s the end.” A second Woods Centre Patient, John Hickman, adds “When people see the hospice on the hill it looks like something out of a horror film, a place where you go inside and never come out.”
This perception is something that we as a hospice continually strive to change by challenging beliefs, educating the community and talking to people about their fears. For far too long, the word ‘hospice’ has been associated only with death – many envision dull, depressing rooms where patients wait to die.
The fact of the matter is that this couldn’t be further from the truth. “Hospices are bright, vibrant and full of life.” Explains PR and Marketing Officer Grace Ruston, “Hospice care is designed to help people fulfil their goals, wishes and ambitions and to live the rest of their lives as fully and as abundantly as possible.”
Despite earlier concerns John Hickman agrees, “As soon as you see the smiles on the faces of the staff, it dispels that myth and the thought that the hospice is a place where you go to die changes.”
As a Compton Champion, you can help to change society’s views of hospices by learning about what we do and then passing your knowledge onto your local community. Perhaps you might give a speech at an event about the work that Compton Hospice does, or you might choose to make a video for social media. Your contribution to spreading the word could be instrumental in persuading someone to seek the care that they so desperately need. Get in touch to find out more on 0845 2255497.
Alternatively to join a Face Your Fears Event call 01902 774548 or email [email protected]
--Nelson Mandela
This week is Face your Fears week at Compton Hospice- a week where (un)willing participants will be facing up to their fears of spiders, snakes and skydiving and above all displaying a show of solidarity to the patients and potential patients of the Hospice.
It is not unusual to hear the word ‘hospice’ and experience an overwhelming sense of dread. “I didn’t want to come here,” admits a Woods Centre Patient “I was so scared. You hear the word ‘hospice’ and you think that’s it. It’s the end.” A second Woods Centre Patient, John Hickman, adds “When people see the hospice on the hill it looks like something out of a horror film, a place where you go inside and never come out.”
This perception is something that we as a hospice continually strive to change by challenging beliefs, educating the community and talking to people about their fears. For far too long, the word ‘hospice’ has been associated only with death – many envision dull, depressing rooms where patients wait to die.
The fact of the matter is that this couldn’t be further from the truth. “Hospices are bright, vibrant and full of life.” Explains PR and Marketing Officer Grace Ruston, “Hospice care is designed to help people fulfil their goals, wishes and ambitions and to live the rest of their lives as fully and as abundantly as possible.”
Despite earlier concerns John Hickman agrees, “As soon as you see the smiles on the faces of the staff, it dispels that myth and the thought that the hospice is a place where you go to die changes.”
As a Compton Champion, you can help to change society’s views of hospices by learning about what we do and then passing your knowledge onto your local community. Perhaps you might give a speech at an event about the work that Compton Hospice does, or you might choose to make a video for social media. Your contribution to spreading the word could be instrumental in persuading someone to seek the care that they so desperately need. Get in touch to find out more on 0845 2255497.
Alternatively to join a Face Your Fears Event call 01902 774548 or email [email protected]