Kathleen Bradley (80), affectionately known as Pat, has long dreamed of returning to Salou in Spain, a place filled with cherished memories shared with her late husband, Ken.
As part of Chetwynd House Care Home’s Make a Wish initiative, which encourages over 500 residents to share their wishes, no matter how big or small, Pat wrote her wish down and placed it in the homes Magic Wishing Well with everyone else’s, not thinking it would ever become a reality. Every month at least one resident is picked at random to see their wish come true.
With the support of the caring team, Pat’s family and community at Chetwynd House, Pat’s wish, deemed by her daughter Nicola as “a once in a lifetime wish,” to revisit Pat and Ken’s Happy Place for one last time, is about to become a reality.
Pat, used to visit Salou twice a year, every year with Ken for over three decades, forming deep connections and friendships along the way. Their favourite destination was the CYE Apartments, where they shared countless moments of joy and relaxation together. After the loss of Ken, Pat yearned to return to Salou one last time to reminisce and reconnect with old friends, particularly Jane and Gary Price, whom she met during their travels.
Despite never having flown before, Pat bravely decided that now was the perfect time to check off this adventure from her bucket list. On April 16th, Chetwynd House Care Home will be flying from East Midlands airport to Spain, where they will embark on a journey to Salou.
This heart-warming initiative highlights Chetwynd House’s commitment to providing personalised and enriching experiences for its residents, ensuring that their wishes and dreams are honoured and fulfilled. The “Make A Wish” program embodies the spirit of compassion, dignity, and respect that defines the care provided at Chetwynd House Care Home.
“We are thrilled to make Pat’s wish a reality and to be part of such a meaningful journey. At Chetwynd House, we believe in enriching the lives of our residents by creating moments of joy, connection, and fulfilment. The ‘Make A Wish’ program is just one example of our commitment to providing person-centred care and making dreams come true,” said Danielle Clarke, Activities and Well being Lead at Chetwynd House.
For more information or to inquire about the “Make A Wish” program, please contact Danielle Clarke at 01156 979767or chetwynd@adeptcarehomes.co.uk
On behalf of me and my sisters we cannot thank you enough for making our mums wish come true