A daughter is thanking hospital staff for her father’s care by taking part in a charity fundraising walk in his memory.
Kelly Hume has signed up to the 10-mile Wolds Walk to raise funds and express her gratitude for the care the whole family received after her father, Kevin, was rushed to Lincoln County Hospital in October 2024 suffering from sepsis.
Kelly spoke highly of the medical team who cared for him. She said: “He was starting to respond to treatment, but unfortunately, he caught pneumonia. Due to other underlying conditions, Dad worsened and 12 days later he lost his fight and, devastatingly, he passed away. He fought a hard and painful battle, and the medical teams were with him all the way, fighting that battle with him.
“The care he received and the support myself and my mum received from everyone at Carlton Coleby Ward was so comforting and very welcome at such a terrible time—my world literally broke into pieces and my heart shattered.”
Kelly and her mum were given two beautiful handmade hearts by the ward staff shortly after Kevin passed away, along with his handprints.
Two weeks later, Kelly was rushed by ambulance back to the same hospital. As a diabetic, her body was struggling to cope not only with her condition but also with the overwhelming grief of losing her father.
She has now decided to take on the Wolds Walk 2025, organised by the United Lincolnshire Hospitals Charity, to give something back to the medical teams who supported her family in their time of need.
Taking place on Saturday 17th May, the 10-mile hike winds its way through ancient woodlands, hilltop farmland and picturesque villages before joining The Viking Way to climb to the top of the Wolds, offering spectacular views of Lincolnshire.
Kelly shared what completing the walk means to her: “At the end, I will look up to the sky knowing Dad is with me in spirit, and I know I will feel a personal accomplishment as well as helping our amazing medical teams and everyone who gives care to us every day of our lives within the United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.”
More details on how to join the Charity Wolds Walk can be found at www.ulhcharity.org.uk/Event/wolds-walk-2025.