When you lose someone you love, you never forget the people who helped make their final days as peaceful and dignified as possible. For Jo, that’s what Waipuna Hospice did for her Mum, Beth, and why she now gives to Waipuna Hospice every month.
“Mum was fighting end-stage lung cancer and had taken a fall,” Jo explains. “She was admitted to the hospital, but after a few hours, they discharged her. I got her home and quickly realised she was in a bad way and that I couldn’t give her the care she needed. I called Waipuna Hospice, and they jumped into action.”
Beth spent six weeks at Waipuna Hospice, surrounded by family and supported by a team Jo says she “cannot speak highly enough of.”
“We even got to celebrate Mum’s 80th birthday there. It was a wonderful family event, and we hold those memories very dearly. Without Waipuna Hospice, Mum wouldn’t have survived long enough for that celebration. They gave her the care she needed to keep fighting. Her pain was so skillfully managed.”
Once stable, Beth was discharged, but her care continued. Jo explains they were fortunate to have another six weeks with Beth before she passed away. That experience motivated her to become a regular giver, donating every month.
“The care given to my precious Mum, that’s what inspired me. And over time, my reason for giving has only deepened. In a world that doesn’t always value life, hospice stands out. Waipuna Hospice’s answer to end-of-life is quality care, empathy, and love. Choosing to support hospice is easy.”
Jo’s monthly donation does more than offer comfort, it helps fund the care of one in every two patients. Regular giving provides the financial stability Waipuna Hospice needs to plan for the future and make sure no one misses out on the care they deserve.
“I know how hard it is to lose a loved one,” Jo says. “If I can be part of easing that pain for someone else, why wouldn’t I? I can, in my small way, be part of what hospice offers. The services they provide are priceless.”
To anyone considering becoming a regular giver, Jo says simply: “Just do it. Stop procrastinating and sign up today. Waipuna Hospice’s service relies on everyday people doing their part, so please, be part of the solution. If you ever need their services, you’ll be happy you did.”