It is said that the smallest movement of a butterfly’s wings has the power to change the weather on the other side of the world.
At The Myton Hospices we are certain that, by the same token, the little things matter – this belief is at the heart of everything we do. Thank you for being a part of Myton’s very own Butterfly Effect.
Something as small as buying one of our butterflies can make a big difference…
Nasra Hamid was a caring mother to three wonderful children and a loving grandmother to a beautiful grandson when she was diagnosed with stage 4 terminal cancer.
Nasra collapsed at home and was rushed to A&E. A scan showed evidence of a cancerous mass on her brain and cancerous masses on her vital organs, including her lungs, liver and kidneys.
Nadia explained:
Unfortunately, my sister and family were given a shocking prognosis that she would only have a couple of weeks to live. You can only imagine the multiple blows felt by the whole family and words cannot possibly describe the state of shock and grief that followed.
Nasra wanted to die at home surrounded by loved ones. The family were able to help, support and care for her at home and communication with the palliative care team during their visits had become more regular due to worsening symptoms. Within two weeks of being discharged from hospital, it became evident that the cancer had become more aggressive. During a visit, the palliative care team mentioned our Myton at Home service.
Nadia commented:
Myton at Home was something I knew nothing about prior to my sister’s condition. My assumption was that The Myton Hospices only admitted patients at their site. I was so relieved to learn that Myton also offer home visits which provided much needed support for Nasra’s children, not only in providing experienced personal care but also for a little respite.
Nasra received three visits a day from our Myton at Home team from the following day.
Nadia added:
We can’t thank the team enough, as they provided personal care to my sister during a time when the family were in a state of shock and disbelief, witnessing our beloved Nasra’s deteriorating health.
“The team of carers including Andy and Sharon were exceptional and supportive. They came in smiling and their smiles and kindness really meant a lot under such extreme emotional pressures the family were faced with. The team always asked how we were doing and we felt valued as family members. They were also brilliant at making suggestions about how to ensure Nasra was as comfortable as possible.
Nasra died four weeks after her diagnosis on the 23rd September 2023, aged 51 years old.
Looking back at their experience with Myton, Nadia said:
Myton has a special place in our hearts and on our journey ahead. Not only did Nasra personally support and advocate the importance of The Myton Hospices and all the brilliant work they do, but in the end, it ultimately provided the attentive support and personal care that she would passionately provide to others.
The Butterfly Effect is back!
This summer, The Myton Hospices Butterfly Effect will be celebrating the lives of our loved ones in a unique and special way with a brand-new heartfelt installation taking flight at Coughton Court, National Trust property.
With your help, we are hoping to raise £75,000 from this campaign to fund the recruitment, training and salary of a registered nurse for 18 months. Join us and become part of The Butterfly Effect so we can be there for more people like Nasra when they need us most, now and in the future.
