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After Bill's wife Betty was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer| in 2007, he says that Betty wouldn't have coped without Tony, their Macmillan nurse. So after Betty passed away, Bill and his daughters decided to host an event to raise money for Macmillan.
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When Betty was really ill, we weren't sure how to handle things or what we should be saying to her. Tony pointed us in the right direction. Bill Burnett
When Betty was really ill, we weren't sure how to handle things or what we should be saying to her. Tony pointed us in the right direction.
Bill Burnett
"When Betty was really ill, we weren't sure how to handle things or what we should be saying to her. Tony pointed us in the right direction."
‘Tony immediately built up a good relationship with Betty. She was very fond of him.’
Despite her poor prognosis, Betty remained in good spirits. The couple also had the birth of their first granddaughter to look forward to.
But Bill says Betty wouldn’t have coped without Tony, who by that point was making regular visits. ‘Tony looked after her for the best part of three years.
'He just had this knack of asking the right questions or saying the right things. He’s a tremendous bloke.'
After Betty passed away, Bill and his daughters decided to host a charity event to raise money for Macmillan.
‘It was thanks to Tony that Betty got such exceptional care. That’s what made us decide to hold Betty’s Big Bash. When I found out we had raised £11,000 on the night, I knew all the time and effort was worthwhile.’
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