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Bereaved Story

“He Was Always There for Us” – Rachel Smith Shares Her Father, Deacon Charles Hendry’s Story

For Rachel Smith, the pain of losing her father is still fresh. Speaking just under a year after his passing, she shares his story with a powerful mix of warmth, pride and grief. Her father, a devoted nurse, lecturer, deacon,…

Xana Doyle

on 4th June 2025

The Just Employment Law Summer Ball

In 2016, David McRae, Managing Director of Just Employment Law, our charity partner, experienced unimaginable tragedy. His mother was diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer in December 2015, and just six months later, she passed away on the day of David’s…

Xana Doyle

on 27th February 2025

“After a difficult labour, I went straight to the Hospice to show her to my mum. She was very weak but managed to touch and kiss Lottie. Mum had held on to life just long enough to see her new granddaughter.”

Lucy Nibbs shares her mum's story of misdiagnosis and how she managed to hold on just long enough to meet her new-born granddaughter.

Lucy Nibbs

on 3rd October 2024

“He was devastated that he wouldn’t be here to see his grandchildren grow up. That was the first thing he said out loud when the doctor told him about his prognosis. I will never forget the look on his face”.

Lou Northway’s Dad was diagnosed in A&E too late for life-saving surgery. Lou is now determined to raise awareness of pancreatic cancer and fundraise to help create a future where as many people as possible survive this terrible disease.

Lou Northway

on 8th August 2024

“Pancreatic cancer is such a horrible disease as your life is turned upside down in a matter of days. Retirement isn’t what I thought it was going to be as Chris isn’t here with me.”

Carol Weston’s husband Chris died of pancreatic cancer in January 2024, only two weeks after being diagnosed. Carol reflects on the impact the loss has had on their whole family.

Carol Weston

on 18th July 2024

“I kissed his hand and watched as he slipped away. It was peaceful, but the pain of that moment will never leave me.”

Precious Banks lost her husband Stuart to pancreatic cancer just 20 days after his diagnosis in 2022. This is Precious’ story of how she watched her husband waste away, and how he was misdiagnosed until it was too late.

Precious Banks

on 4th July 2024

“Sarah was aware of pancreatic cancer because she had lost her dad to the disease. The problem was more with convincing her GP that she was seriously ill. GPs need to be more aware. They need to wake up, be more alert and listen to people.”

Sue Nicholls’ daughter Sarah died of pancreatic cancer in February 2024 at the age of 49. Sue reflects on Sarah’s symptoms and how they were missed by doctors, as well as finding strength through fundraising for Pancreatic Cancer Action.

Sue Nicholls

on 18th June 2024

“Alison died just three weeks after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. My hope is that at some point, in the not-too-far future, you, your partner, your Mum, Dad or anybody you know, or love will have a much better prognosis than my beloved Alison did.”

Jeremy Hunt is here today to tell us his wife Alison's tragic story of pancreatic cancer and how he lost her just three weeks after her diagnosis.

Jeremy Hunt

on 16th May 2024

“I could never have predicted I would lose my Mum so early on in life. You always assume you have all the time in the world but when something as devastating as pancreatic cancer hits your life, you’re left clutching time that is always running out.”

Debbie Rutherford is taking part in the Glasgow Kiltwalk on Sunday alongside her sister Kirsty and fiancé Larry. They are raising money for Pancreatic Cancer Action in memory of Debbie and Kirsty’s mum Rachel, who died of pancreatic cancer in…

Carrie McAdam

on 25th April 2024

“The grief never goes away. It evolves as time goes on and you just learn to live with it. The milestones pass in life, and they aren’t there to experience them with you.”

Mahri Love shares her story of being inspired to sign up for the London marathon to raise money in memory of her mum Linda, who died of pancreatic cancer in 2008.

Mahri Love

on 11th April 2024

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