In August, we shared a story about how Sohail, from Leicester, raised money for his local LOROS Hospice, which means a lot to him. In that story, Sohail shared that an old friend of his was living with cancer, which inspired him in his fundraising.
We have a sad update to Sohail's original story. His friend died. But Sohail was determined to celebrate his memory. This is what he told us:
Well one of my best mates passed away in September. He had cancer. We went to school and college together.
A few days before he passed away he was in LOROS hospice and they were caring for him. I went to his funeral, it was a very emotional day.
I wanted to raise money for LOROS in his memory. When I was poorly or anything he was there for me and before he passed away I said to him whatever you need I am there for you no matter what.
So this week I organised a day where people could come in the morning and make Christmas cards and donate. In the afternoon I did a movie afternoon and we had popcorn and hot chocolate. And the next day I did a penalty shoot-out. It was £2 to play and £1 went to LOROS and £1 to the winner. We also sold cakes. We raised about £125 for LOROS.
Whatever I am doing I know he will be looking down at me and I want him to know I’m doing it for him, for his memory.
LOROS provides free, high-quality, compassionate care and support to terminally ill adult patients, their family and carers across Leicestershire and Rutland. They couldn't do it without the support of people like Sohail.
