Help Us to Support Families Affected by Cancer

by Purple House Cancer Support Limited
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Help Us to Support Families Affected by Cancer
Help Us to Support Families Affected by Cancer
Help Us to Support Families Affected by Cancer
Help Us to Support Families Affected by Cancer
Help Us to Support Families Affected by Cancer
Help Us to Support Families Affected by Cancer
Help Us to Support Families Affected by Cancer
Help Us to Support Families Affected by Cancer
Help Us to Support Families Affected by Cancer
Help Us to Support Families Affected by Cancer
Help Us to Support Families Affected by Cancer
Help Us to Support Families Affected by Cancer
Help Us to Support Families Affected by Cancer
Help Us to Support Families Affected by Cancer
Help Us to Support Families Affected by Cancer
Help Us to Support Families Affected by Cancer
Help Us to Support Families Affected by Cancer
Help Us to Support Families Affected by Cancer
Help Us to Support Families Affected by Cancer
Help Us to Support Families Affected by Cancer
Help Us to Support Families Affected by Cancer
Help Us to Support Families Affected by Cancer
Help Us to Support Families Affected by Cancer
Help Us to Support Families Affected by Cancer
Help Us to Support Families Affected by Cancer
Help Us to Support Families Affected by Cancer
Help Us to Support Families Affected by Cancer
Help Us to Support Families Affected by Cancer
Help Us to Support Families Affected by Cancer
Help Us to Support Families Affected by Cancer
Help Us to Support Families Affected by Cancer
Help Us to Support Families Affected by Cancer
Help Us to Support Families Affected by Cancer
Help Us to Support Families Affected by Cancer
Help Us to Support Families Affected by Cancer
Help Us to Support Families Affected by Cancer
Help Us to Support Families Affected by Cancer
Help Us to Support Families Affected by Cancer
Help Us to Support Families Affected by Cancer
Help Us to Support Families Affected by Cancer
Help Us to Support Families Affected by Cancer
Help Us to Support Families Affected by Cancer
Help Us to Support Families Affected by Cancer
Help Us to Support Families Affected by Cancer
Help Us to Support Families Affected by Cancer
Help Us to Support Families Affected by Cancer
Help Us to Support Families Affected by Cancer
Help Us to Support Families Affected by Cancer
Help Us to Support Families Affected by Cancer
Help Us to Support Families Affected by Cancer
Help Us to Support Families Affected by Cancer
Chris and his son Jamie
Chris and his son Jamie
This Christmas, there’s only one thing on our list to Santa: a new home for Purple House.
A permanent home, where we have more space to care for more families affected by cancer.
Somewhere for children to play with other kids who have lost mammy or daddy, granny or grandad, or who are living with cancer in their family. 
Somewhere for parents, children and loved ones to attend counselling sessions, sit in a beautiful garden with new friends,
enjoy the relaxing therapy of a massage, or simply have a private room where they can grieve in peace.
Earlier this year we came to the conclusion that the home we have had for over seven years is no longer fit for purpose and we needed to move out to facilitate the increased demand
on our services. It was time to find somewhere new.
Luckily, we have found somewhere new to live. We can’t share the details just yet as its going through the sale process, but it's bigger, and it will mean we can help more people.
Best of all, it means we have a permanent space in the heart of your community.
• More private rooms for counselling and therapies
 
• A specially-designed cancer rehabilitation gym and recreational area
 
• A dedicated children’s cancer therapeutic and family support area
 
• Dedicated rooms for cancer survivorship and education programmes
 
• A much bigger drop-in space, offering cancer support and information at a time that suits families
 
• A garden where families can spend precious time together making memories
 
Chris's Story:

 

‘For the last 20 years, my family has put the Christmas tree up in early December - on my wife Aibhe's Birthday.
She loves this time of year. It's always been a big part of her life: the 'family feast' is what she calls it.
This year, me and my son Jamie put the tree up on her birthday, like we always do.
Only this time, it was just the two of us. You see, my wife Ailbhe died earlier this year. 
It's our first Christmas without her smile, her cuddles, her enthusiasm for life. 
And when Jamie turns four in the new year, he'll be blowing out the candles on his cake without Mammy.
Without the support of Purple House after Ailbhe died, I don't know how Jamie and I would have coped’
Help us to support more families like Jamie's this Christmas.
Many thanks for your support, wishing you every good wish this Christmas.
Conor 

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Our New Play Therapist Louise
Our New Play Therapist Louise

'Cancer can be the most difficult and confusing conversation to have with your children, but there are ways of explaining it sensitively'

These are the words of a 32-year-old widow & mum to two young children, who lost her husband to Cancer.

Thanks to your support, we are able to provide Play Therapy to children living with Cancer, and today we would like to introduce you to our new Play Therapist Louise.

Louise will be working with children at Purple House to ensure that every child who needs us, will receive the support they need.

We Thank You for giving people a place to turn to for support and hope as they live with Cancer.

Also, Thanks to your generous donations, here at Purple House we are getting ready to commence our Autumn Programmes.

Thanks to your support, our services are available every day to people of all ages.

Last week, we attended the launch of National Cancer Survivorship Needs Assessment Report at the National Cancer Control Programme.

As there are nearly 200,000 Cancer Survivors in Ireland today, we are delighted to see their needs being officially recognised.

We are looking forward to working with you and our colleagues on a national level to continue the good work in this area at Purple House Cancer Support Centre.

If we can help you in any way, please do not hesitate to contact us on 012866966 or call into our Cancer Support Centre in Bray any day Monday to Friday.

Thanks again,

Conor

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Sarah - Cancer Survivor
Sarah - Cancer Survivor

When a child is diagnosed with Cancer, one of the first thoughts is of the future.  What does the future hold?  When you hear the words that your son or daughter has Cancer, your world falls apart.  As you start to process what you have been told, you then start to manage the treatment process and everything that it entails, such as hospital stays, endless appointments and the full schedule of medication to be taken.

At Purple House, we had the pleasure of welcoming back Sarah.  Sarah was diagned with leukemia when she was only 2 years old.  Thanks to a bone marrow donor, Sarah made a full recovery. She is now in her 20's and living life to the full.

Thanks to your support, you are giving young people like Sarah the opportunities to embrace life while also living with Cancer.  You are giving them the opportunity to meet like-minded people and people who are going through the same illness as they are. 

You are giving them the opportunity to receive Counselling and a range of support services which will help them to cope both mentally and practically with their Cancer and it's side affects.

When a person receives a Cancer diagnosis, their whole family are affected.  Often the family unit is disrupted while everyone tries to come to terms with what is happening. The strain can be enough to break up the family.  However, there is hope available, and thanks to your support, families can receive vital services to help them rebuild and face the future together.

We believe firmly in the power of a Community based approach to helping each other in our time of need.  You are a part of this, and when you need us, we will be there for you too.

 

Take Care and Thank You once again for your fantastic support.

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Purple House Service users
Purple House Service users

'My first diagnosis of breast cancer was in 2012, my parents being aware of the great work of Purple House Cancer Support, advised me to seek some support from them. I linked in and organised a visit and I immediately felt a sense of the centre being “a soft place to fall”.

The above quote is from Purple House service user Anita.  Thanks to your support and generous donations, we are able to support people like Anita who's lives have been turned up side down as a result of a Cancer diagnosis.

'The warm welcome, the acceptance of where I was at, the offering of a wide variety of supports with a tailor made plan for me, and what would support me best, coupled with the most empathic caring staff, enveloped me in a network of support at this difficult time.

I had cancer counselling often, helping me deal with the myriad of feelings and fears and hopes and dreams. I had complementary treatments which cared for my body, focused on healing energy and soothing care, relaxation classes helped me prepare for my pending operation.'

Without your support, many people like Anita would have to deal with the emotional and practical aspects of Cancer alone, and with no Communtiy based professional support service like Purple House to support them.

'Regular contact support calls from Purple House staff seeing how I was progressing following surgery meant a lot as did getting back to the Centre to the group setting of people who shared in a variety of ways the burden of Cancer either personally or with a family member.

In November 2017 I had another diagnosis of breast cancer, a different primary type in my other breast. I can honestly say that when I heard those words again the first thought in my head was “Purple House”. Within days following one phone call, Purple House were once again ever present with warm smiles, support, counselling and complementary therapies supporting me and my body through a slew of medical testing, surgery, a regime of chemotherapy and a month of daily radiotherapy. Coming out the other side, they have been there still helping me deal with the different emotions a second diagnosis brings.'

On behalf of Anita and the 1,300 families we support at Purple House, thank you for your support and generousity.

If we can support you or someone you know, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Thank You

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Juliet & Dan
Juliet & Dan

Dear Supporter,

Sadly, many families are spending this Christmas without a loved one or caring for a loved one who is unwell.
Dan & Juliet's dad Declan sadly died from Cancer in 2017.
Purple House were there for them in their time of need and helped them to cope with the shock of their bereavement at such a young age.
'Its made me feel very confident, they are like a second home to us'
Take a moment to watch Dan & Juliet share some special memories of their dad here
We are facing an unprecedented demand for our services this Christmas, with your help, we can help children & their families to cope with their loss through our Cancer Support Programmes.
Purple House is at the heart of the community and is funded almost entirely by you, our supporters & donors.We could not provide our services without your continued support and we Thank You for this.
We understand that Christmas can be a difficult time and we are here to support anyone who needs us.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your generous donation this year and to wish you a very happy Christmas and every good wish for 2019.
Take care,
Conor O'Leary

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Location: Bray, Co. Wicklow - Ireland
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