Harrow hospice worker, 71, to skydive for patient care
Rose Tallon aims to raise £3,000 for St Luke's Hospice after exceeding her initial fundraising goal.
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Rose Tallon, a 71-year-old healthcare assistant at St Luke’s Hospice in Harrow, is preparing to jump 15,000 feet from a plane on September 18. The skydive is intended to raise funds for the hospice, which provides palliative and end-of-life care for residents in Harrow and Brent.
Ms Tallon has been employed at St Luke’s for 11 years. She initially set a fundraising goal of £1,000 but quickly increased this to £3,000 due to strong community support. She stated that after reaching her first target so rapidly, she felt "the sky’s the limit."
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She expressed apprehension about the jump but emphasised her deep commitment to St Luke’s and the local community. Ms Tallon said, "If jumping out of a plane helps us care for more families, it will be worth it." The hospice offers free care to individuals with life-limiting illnesses, supporting them to live well and ensuring comfort and dignity for those approaching the end of their lives.
St Luke’s Hospice provides its services both at home and through its inpatient unit. The organisation relies significantly on donations and fundraising efforts from the community to finance the majority of its operations. Ms Tallon hopes her skydive will encourage further support for the hospice.
Ms Tallon, originally from County Meath in Ireland, has a career spanning 50 years in nursing, education, health, and social care. At St Luke’s, her role involves assisting patients with complex symptoms and supporting those nearing the end of life.
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Those wishing to support Ms Tallon's fundraising efforts can do so by visiting www.justgiving.com/page/rosetallonskydive.
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+When is Rose Tallon undertaking her skydive?
Rose Tallon is scheduled to undertake her skydive on September 18. This event is part of her effort to raise funds for St Luke's Hospice in Harrow.
+How much money is Rose Tallon aiming to raise?
Rose Tallon initially set a fundraising target of £1,000, but due to strong support, she has increased this goal to £3,000. The funds will go to St Luke's Hospice.
+What services does St Luke's Hospice provide?
St Luke's Hospice offers free palliative and end-of-life care for people in Harrow and Brent. This includes support at home and at its inpatient unit, as well as emotional and practical assistance for families.
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