“This was our first experience of round-the-clock care provided by intensive care doctors and nurses, and it was exceptional.”

The incredible Pru is taking on the Jurassic Coast Challenge in support of Epsom and St Helier Hospitals Charity.

Pru wanted to say thank you to the team that cared for her Dad during his 12 week stay in our hospitals, where our amazing staff saved his life.

Pru shared: “My dad was initially admitted with pneumonia and type 1 respiratory failure. Despite antibiotics, he deteriorated significantly and was admitted to ITU, first at Epsom and then sent by ambulance to St Helier. He spent two weeks unconscious and on a ventilator, which was an extremely distressing time.”

 “This was our first experience of round-the-clock care provided by intensive care doctors and nurses, and it was exceptional. The nurses in particular work gruelling 12 hour shifts and were always so cheerful and kept our spirits up.”

Following his ITU stay, Pru’s dad moved to the renal ward, where the team cared for him for another month until he was well enough to go home. He is now back to health and on the golf course, thanks to the outstanding care at our hospitals.

Now, Pru is taking on this epic challenge to thank the teams for their support. She has already raised over £850 and counting.

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