Cathers in purple jumper and glasses smiling holding orange and black cat puppet

Cathers' Story

Cathers loves people and enjoys socialising at Naomi House & Jacksplace. Cathers has Down’s Syndrome (Trisomy 21) and an inoperable heart defect. She has been supported by our hospices for 18 years. This is her story.

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Mum and son embracing with heads rested together and eyes closed, son is in a wheelchair wearing breathing apparatus, wrapped up in a blanket and mum is wearing black cardigan with hair in a bun

Connor's Story

Connor was an artist who loved music, singing and computer games. He had Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and received support from our hospices for over 15 years. This is his story.

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