“My mum was the heart of our family. She was caring, strong and loving, and she was always there for the people she loved. Cancer may have taken her from us, but it will never take away the love, memories and strength she gave to everyone around her.
LOROS became involved in Mum’s care around the middle of 2025. At first, their nurses came to our home to help with managing her pain. As Mum deteriorated, they were coming out every day to care for her. They were unbelievably friendly and the level of care was fantastic. It was almost like having another family member caring for her.
When we found out Mum was terminally ill, we knew there was a chance she wouldn’t make it to Christmas, so we decided to bring Christmas forward to October and celebrate it together as a family. We created our own Christmas Day for her, and she loved it.
Knowing how well Mum was cared for by LOROS has helped me enormously with my grief.
They made sure she was comfortable and treated with dignity right until her last breath.”
Stories like Nick’s show the difference your support makes. Because of people like you, families facing their hardest moments can receive expert care, compassion and dignity when they need it most.
This Christmas, will you play the LOROS Winter Raffle? Every £1 ticket helps LOROS be there for more local patients and families, whether that’s at home, or in our Hospice. And, while you could win a cash prize, the real prize is knowing you’re helping create comfort, care and precious moments for people like Nick and his mum.
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I heard LOROS and then Raffle, but I didn’t put two and two together. Then I heard £8,000 and was absolutely gobsmacked. I’ve been a supporter for many years, playing the raffles and lottery.
Mrs Fern, Coalville (Winter winner 2023)
I popped into the LOROS shop in the village, and was asked at the till if I wanted to buy a raffle ticket, so I did. I didn’t expect to win £3,000, I never win anything. I was in shock for days.
Julie, Anstey (Spring winner 2023)
I support LOROS because it’s a local charity, and I have done for many years. I always play the annual raffles. I was delighted to hear the Winter raffle 2022 raised almost £64,000. Incredible!
Ian, Uppingham (Winter winner 2022)
