Testimonials and Cases
One of the best ways of demonstrating the work we do is to let those who have had first-hand experience tell you themselves.
Here are some examples of the assistance that we have provided:
“I write to thank you for the yearly grant that is such a help in many ways; especially to my independence in travelling - there being no public transport in the district. I must also send my thanks and appreciation for the generous grant covering the cost of my adjustable bed. The latter is proving to be a tremendous help with my breathing problems that are particularly bad at night. Will you please convey my thanks to everyone who makes the grants possible.”
-This ex-fisherman who spent 20 years at sea has qualified for a regular grant since 2000. Suffering from heart problems and deteriorating breathing difficulties he had to try and sleep propped up with pillows. We were delighted to be able to help him with a much-needed adjustable bed.
“Please accept my thanks for having arranged to have my back windows replaced. They really are a dream and only fitted just in time as the wind blew the bedroom one out last weekend. Please accept my sincere thanks. I know my husband would be so grateful too.”
– An 84-year-old widow who needed urgent help to replace windows. The Society was able to assist with a special grant to cover the cost.
“I would like to thank your committee for buying my recliner chair which arrived this morning. This will make my life a lot easier - and my wife’s. It will mean I can be in the same room as my wife for longer periods, as I used to have to go to bed to ease my back. Again I thank you.”
- Having suffered a heart attack in 2000 and a stroke in 2002 this gentleman, aged 62, is receiving treatment for asbestosis and spinal cancer. We were able to purchase a special recliner chair to enable him to spend more time in the company of his wife rather than being bed ridden for much of the time.
“I would like to thank the Shipwrecked Mariners so very much for helping me. The cooker is wonderful and to make a roast dinner was really excellent. I can’t explain my gratitude to you.”
– This 64-year-old merchant mariner had to leave the sea in 1995 through ill health. Now suffering from heart disease and aggressive bowel cancer his circumstances meant he needed his cooker replaced with some urgency which the Society was able to arrange through its COMET scheme. After review we found that the gentleman could also be taken on as a regular grant beneficiary.
“What a joy it was to receive my grant cheque - it will make such a difference to our lives. With this first cheque we will be renewing our old washing machine, which we have nursed along for 30 years!”
- Both Mr and Mrs M struggle with debilitating health issues. We initially helped them in 2005 to claim all statutory benefits to which they are entitled. When their situation resulted in serious financial difficulties, we were able to assist further and lighten the load to some extent by taking Mr M on as a regular grant beneficiary.
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