On Thursday 7th March 2019, our beautiful Mother/Wife/Nanny lost her battle against Vulvar Cancer. For the last month of her life, Michele was cared for by the incredible Sue Ryder team at the St Johns Hospice in Bedford. 

We have been overwhelmed by how amazing the staff at the hospice have been. The doctor's, nurses and staff welcomed the entire family with open arms and were fantastic with Michele's 2 young grandchildren. They worked tirelessly to ensure Michele was pain-free and comfortable. They listened to her wishes/needs and always took them into consideration when making medical decisions. 

The whole family was shocked to learn and it costs the hospice, £9,000 A DAY to be able to deliver the care they provide to it's patients. Therefor, in Michele's memory we are requesting that there be no flowers sent for the funeral and, instead, donations be made to the Sue Ryder Charity so they can continue the fantastic work that they do. 

Michele was diagnosed was Vulvar cancer in February 2018 and at the time, none of the family had never heard of this form of cancer before. Later down the line, it became clear that Michele had been misdiagnosed several times due to the lack of awareness. Should there have been more awareness our story would be very different. The family wants to encourage you all to research Vulvar cancer and please inform all your female friends and relatives. If in doubt, get checked out - don't let our story becomes yours.

www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/vulval-cancer

www.macmillan.org.uk/information-and-support/vulva-cancer