Your wish is our command

Dear Ella,

Team Ella - went for a tour of the new TCT unit last night.  Some average photos below.  It took my breath away…….its just how you visualised it and lots of the details were along the lines of the ones you had asked for. Discreet mirrors, wifi everywhere, lots of light filtering through big windows, a kitchen to sort out food that you want to eat and not hospital food, big bedrooms, a bed for me (or someone else), and lovely nurses and staff dedicated to looking after 16-24 year olds.

It would have made your journey considerably easier and I think a little more  bearable.  

They have called it "Area 61" - as it's still an integral part of "Ward 61" - where you spent so many hours, days and nights, but honestly - we could have been in a  different hospital.  Some of the staff that looked after you are still there - and one by one they came to find me, we hugged and simply looked at each other - few words needed to be said, you hung between us - much loved, sorely missed and still disbelief that you weren't there to see your wish come true.

I think I speak for all of Team Ella when I say we felt a sense of pride and achievement that all the money we have raised (nearly £107,000 to date) has really helped to make a difference and create an environment that you would have approved of.  It also fastened our resolve to raise even more money to help keep the unit running and maintain all the valuable aspects that make it so great, and of course get other units up and running across the UK.

Onwards we go, under your inspirational and steady presence.

Lots of love
Mum
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Fab new staff - Annie and Amy :)