Colin - Fears allayed
When 56 year old single man, Colin, was diagnosed with advanced stage cancer, naturally he was devastated, but his worries and fears were compounded by the thought of not being able to pay or care for his one pride and joy; his bay mare Ruby whom he had owned for 11 years.
In vain, Colin had tried to find someone who could help him and Ruby. On the Sunday morning before he was due to check into hospital he made a last attempt and called the BHS. BHS Scotland development officer, Helene Mauchlen, upon hearing first hand of the special bond between Colin and Ruby, spent the rest the day organising a solution.
Working together with BHS volunteer welfare officer, Sue Kilby, Helene helped to find a new home for Ruby. Afterwards Sue visited Colin on the chemotherapy ward to tell him the good news, relieving at least some of his concerns so he could focus his strength on getting better. At this incredibly difficult time, Colin’s life was made that little bit easier through the knowledge that Ruby would be well cared for – and that her future was assured.
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*Subject names have been changed for reasons of privacy
