Real Stories

Below are some stories from people who have benefitted from the support of St Christopher's services. If you or anyone you know would like to share their experiences, please contact Tom Micklewright on 020 8768 4536 or email T.Micklewright@stchristophers.org.uk

Ron Pullen

Ron is 76 years old and comes to the Anniversary Centre at St Christopher’s once a week.

Ron was a fairly active person and was always out and about, but when he found out he had lung cancer his world changed, “When I was diagnosed I was depressed at first. But then I just though I had to get on with it.”

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St Christopher’s Candle project shines a light

Candle Project at St Christopher's Hospice

When 24-year-old Aaron Stokes was stabbed to death five years ago, his family were understandably devastated. His sudden and tragic death tore their world apart.

“As a family we were at crisis point”, says Marilyn, Aaron’s Mum. “I was at a loss of what to do to hold my family together “. In desperate need of help, Marilyn and her husband Elvis turned to St Christopher’s.

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