Reflections from fellow travellers ...

Guests of Care Community Trust relate in their own words what a Raglan 'time out' weekend has meant to them:

“Family and friends provide support, of course, but only a traveller on this rocky road can understand the depths of the personal encounter. I shall never forget the people I’ve met this weekend.”

“I couldn’t find the words at first, but now I can.  Water, surf, Nature’s power. Love and care. Thank you! Thank you!”

“This time away with my daughter has allowed me to not feel guilty at doing nothing. There have been no expectations, but I have been challenged, and I have been able to challenge myself.”

“In the face of uncertainty there is always hope. This weekend has provided a wonderful turning point and allowed me to see beyond this period of time in my life. It has helped me to face the next few months of continuing treatment with increased positivity and to regain a strong sense of the future.”

“Acknowledgement, acceptance, restoration and nourishment. This weekend has been exactly that - a retreat from pain and a healing beyond my wildest dreams.  More, please!  Thank you.”

“I first set out on my journey with cancer 18 months ago. I only wish I had known about this wonderful haven then I know it would have made such a positive difference … This weekend has given me new hope. Thank you for the opportunity to share my journey with others and to hold their hands.”