David gives thanks every month

Pinner’s David Taylor gives £50 to St Luke’s every month by direct debit.

It’s his way of saying thank you for the care his wife, Barbara, received in the final days of her life.

Barbara had been battling cancer on and off for around 15 years.

When it returned for the third time, her condition deteriorated quickly.

In June 2019, she was taken to St Luke’s, where she spent her final 10 days.

“When she arrived, she was in absolute agony,” David says. “As soon as she got there, they managed her pain. They treated her really, really well.”

Barbara was given her own room, and David was allowed to stay with her for the final 48 hours.

“They were absolutely magnificent,” he says. “The nurses and doctors were fantastic.”

Now 81, David says regular giving by direct debit is something he can manage at this stage of life.

He also gives extra when he can.

“My mortgage is paid off,” he says. “It’s £50 a month I can afford, and I don’t miss it. I know it helps other families.”

Donations like David’s make a real difference. £50 can help fund a nurse for almost two hours on our Inpatient Unit, providing the same care and compassion that meant so much to Barbara and her family.

Discover how you can give regularly to St Luke’s Hospice (Harrow & Brent) on our regular giving page.