Local Hospice at Home charity, Paul Sartori Foundation recently met with two keen supporters, who presented them with a cheque for £1,295.

Marlene Charles and her daughter, Emma Venables asked for donations if desired, for the Pembrokeshire based hospice, in memory of Mr Gerald Charles of Neyland.

In April 2023, Gerald suddenly passed away at home, aged 76. He was the devoted husband of Marlene Charles, and proud father and father in-law of Emma & Roy and James. He was also a dearly loved grandfather to four grandchildren.

Emma said: “We chose to support Paul Sartori Foundation as they are a local charity, and I have seen first-hand the vital care they provide to patients at the end-of-life.”

Laura Hugman, Paul Sartori Foundation Clinical Manager said: “We are very grateful for the amazing donation received from Marlene and Emma.

“The donation will enable us to continue supporting palliative patients in Pembrokeshire through Paul Sartori’s clinical services. Thank you to everyone who chose to support Paul Sartori Foundation.”

Pictured (left to right) are: Sarah Hunter Management Registered Nurse, Emma Venables, Marlene Charles and Mandy Jones Management Registered Nurse presenting the cheque at Paul Sartori House.

Paul Sartori Hospice at Home provides a range of services to Pembrokeshire people living in the final stages of a life-limiting illness, including home nursing care, equipment loan, complementary therapy, bereavement and counselling support, physiotherapy, advance care planning and training.

The services provided by the Paul Sartori Hospice at Home enable people in the later stages of any life-limiting illness to be cared for and to die at home with dignity, independence, pain free and surrounded by those they hold most dear, if that is their wish.

All of the services are free of charge and are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, thanks to the generosity of the Pembrokeshire Community.

Further information on the charity and its services can be obtained by visiting their website www.paulsartori.org, or by phoning 01437 763223.