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2 days ago
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I didn't think I would get to sing with my choir again but then these amazing angels did this
A terminally ill woman who "never thought" she'd be able to perform with her beloved choir had the "amazing" experience of reuniting with her friends to perform at Cardiff Castle thanks to an incredible group of volunteers. Annette 'Nettie' Burtenshaw, from Penarth, was transported by off-duty ambulance workers from the University Hospital of Wales to perform with the Rock Choir at a City Hospice event on Sunday, August 10. Nettie, who was diagnosed with uterine cancer in 2021, and later bone cancer, was able to give a rousing performance thanks to a Welsh Ambulance Service initiative which helps patients at the end of life to have a memory-making last journey to their favourite destination. Nettie said it was "amazeballs" to be the 100th patient of the Wish Ambulance. READ MORE: Wi-Fi users urged to move their router away from one common household item READ MORE: 'I was left £700k from grandparents but refuse to give anything to my mum' After the performance at the Forever Flowers Celebration of Life event at the castle, the 64-year-old said: "I can't put into words how much it meant to perform again with the choir, and the look on their faces when I turned up and surprised them in my uniform and with my flag was just like 'wow.' "It felt amazing – it was like 'Oh my God, I'm here.' I never thought I'd make it."There was no way on earth I could have done it without the Wish volunteers, they were angels."From the bottom of my heart, thank you." Never miss a Cardiff story by signing up to our daily newsletter here Since the Wish Ambulance was created in 2019, it has transported patients and their loved ones to concerts, sporting events, birthday parties, cafés, museums and even to the terminally ill man accompanied his daughter down the aisle just six days before he died, while one woman watched her teenage son play football for the final time. More than 500 off-duty ambulance workers across Wales give up their time to transport patients using non-emergency vehicles not in service that O'Brian, Clinical Lead for Palliative and End of Life Care at the Welsh Ambulance Service, said: "Reaching the 100th Wish Ambulance journey is such a special moment for Team Wish."It's a powerful reminder of what kindness, teamwork and compassion can achieve."What makes this milestone even more special is that it's entirely driven by the incredible Welsh Ambulance Service volunteers, who are the heart and soul of every Wish journey."Their dedication, empathy and unwavering commitment bring comfort, laughter, and smiles to patients and their loved ones when it's needed the most." Mark Harris, the Trust's Assistant Director of Operations (Ambulance Care) said: "As a Trust, we are honoured to have been able to help Nettie and all our other patients to fulfil their Wish. "We're very grateful and proud of our wonderful team of volunteers who, despite having very challenging day jobs, continue to give up their precious time off to help patients and their families make these magical moments." Wish Ambulance is a voluntary initiative, and the running costs are supported by donations from the public. To donate to the Welsh Ambulance Service Charity, and to pledge your support to the Wish Ambulance initiative, visit: Wish Ambulance Service | Give as you Live Donate
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Patient given chance to perform one final time with choir
A patient was given the chance to perform one final time with her choir as part of a special final wish. Annette 'Nettie' Burtenshaw, a 64-year-old woman from Penarth, was transported from the University Hospital of Wales to Cardiff Castle to perform with her Rock Choir at the City Hospice's Forever Flowers Celebration of Life. The journey was made possible by the Welsh Ambulance Service's Wish Ambulance initiative, which she was the 100th journey made. Ed O'Brian, clinical lead for palliative and end of life care at the Welsh Ambulance Service, said: "Reaching the 100th Wish Ambulance journey is such a special moment for Team Wish. "It's a powerful reminder of what kindness, teamwork and compassion can achieve. "What makes this milestone even more special is that it's entirely driven by the incredible Welsh Ambulance Service volunteers, who are the heart and soul of every Wish journey." The Wish Ambulance initiative, launched in 2019, helps terminally ill patients across Wales take meaningful final trips. Journeys have included visits to concerts, sporting events, birthday parties, the beach and more. In Ms Burtenshaw's case, the Wish Ambulance enabled her to perform one last time with her choir. Ms Burtenshaw, who was diagnosed with uterine cancer in 2021 and later with bone cancer, described the experience as "amazeballs." She said: "I can't put into words how much it meant to perform again with the choir. "There was no way on earth I could have done it without the Wish volunteers, they were angels. "From the bottom of my heart, thank you." The program is supported by more than 500 off-duty ambulance workers who volunteer their time and use non-emergency vehicles. Mark Harris, assistant director of operations (ambulance care) at the Welsh Ambulance Service, said: "We're very grateful and proud of our wonderful team of volunteers."
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3 days ago
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'Wish Ambulance' makes its 100th journey
An initiative run by the Welsh Ambulance Service which helps patients at the end of their life has made its 100th journey. The "Wish Ambulance" enables terminally ill patients across Wales to have a memory-making last journey to their favourite destination. More than 500 off-duty ambulance workers give up their time to transport patients using non-emergency vehicles not in service that day. Last week, volunteers transported Annette 'Nettie' Burtenshaw to City Hospice's Forever Flowers Celebration of Life event at Cardiff Castle, where the 64-year-old gave a rousing performance with her beloved Rock Choir. Since its creation in 2019, it has transported patients and their loved ones to concerts, sporting events, birthday parties, cafés, museums and even to the beach. One terminally ill man accompanied his daughter down the aisle just six days before he died, while one woman watched her teenage son play football for the final time. Nettie, from Penarth, was diagnosed with uterine cancer in 2021, and later bone cancer. She said it was "amazeballs" to be the 100th Wish patient. "I can't put into words how much it meant to perform again with the choir, and the look on their faces when I turned up and surprised them in my uniform, and with my flag," she said. Ed O'Brian, Clinical Lead for Palliative and End of Life Care at the Welsh Ambulance Service, said reaching the 100th Wish Ambulance journey was a "special moment" for the team. "It's a powerful reminder of what kindness, teamwork and compassion can achieve," he added. Man fulfils dying wish accompanying daughter down aisle Wrexham's Ryan Reynolds fulfils fan's dying wish 'We cherish moment our mum's dying wish came true'
BBC News
3 days ago
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- BBC News
Wales ambulance makes 100th journey for end of life patients
An initiative run by the Welsh Ambulance Service which helps patients at the end of their life has made its 100th journey. The "Wish Ambulance" enables terminally ill patients across Wales to have a memory-making last journey to their favourite than 500 off-duty ambulance workers give up their time to transport patients using non-emergency vehicles not in service that week, volunteers transported Annette 'Nettie' Burtenshaw to City Hospice's Forever Flowers Celebration of Life event at Cardiff Castle, where the 64-year-old gave a rousing performance with her beloved Rock Choir. Since its creation in 2019, it has transported patients and their loved ones to concerts, sporting events, birthday parties, cafés, museums and even to the terminally ill man accompanied his daughter down the aisle just six days before he died, while one woman watched her teenage son play football for the final from Penarth, was diagnosed with uterine cancer in 2021, and later bone cancer. She said it was "amazeballs" to be the 100th Wish patient."I can't put into words how much it meant to perform again with the choir, and the look on their faces when I turned up and surprised them in my uniform, and with my flag," she said. Ed O'Brian, Clinical Lead for Palliative and End of Life Care at the Welsh Ambulance Service, said reaching the 100th Wish Ambulance journey was a "special moment" for the team."It's a powerful reminder of what kindness, teamwork and compassion can achieve," he added.
