We aim to raise funds to support Carlow / Kilkenny Homecare Team for everything they have given to Eugene and to everyone in the parish/ county who have received their services and unfortunately will in the years to come – There is not enough words or expressions to explain how much the Team have done for all those who come to require their support. They provide essential services such as pain management, emotional support, and end-of-life care. Their service provides compassionate care for patients with life-limiting illnesses and their families.

Eugene’s Story: In May 2016, I completed my Bowel Screen and an abnormality was detected, A colonoscopy followed up & then surgery to remove blockage.(It is important to partake in all Health Screenings offered.) I completed my first round of chemo in 2016, and got the all clear. In June 2022 during a routine colonoscopy a new tumour was identified, and I have been battling stomach cancer since . Since June 2023 a Palliative care route was recommended, Palliative care is not just end of life. At this time I accepted the life I was living where I lacked energy and took what life was as the symptoms of my diagnosis. The nurses from the Carlow Kilkenny home care team reached out during this time; “I was fine” and it was September before I engaged with their services. Since then, they have improved my day to day life, my quality of life and my families life. I no longer have to go to bed during the day, my symptoms are under control and I am able to enjoy life again.

Palliative care is not just end of life care and I thank the nurses every day for what they have done for my life and continue to do. There is not one family in my community that have not been touched by this, nor in the wider Carlow Kilkenny community that have been touched by this team.

I am hoping that “The Big Push” will enable the homecare team to support more people and their families and to take the opportunity to raise awareness of the work that they do.

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