Posted on: 5 January 2022
It is with great sadness that Ruth Isaacs, a CNWL patient, has sadly passed away. Her sister Delila Peck is raising money in Ruth's memory for One Community, a project close to Ruth's heart.
The money raised will go to Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust Charitable Fund and all the money will be passed directly on to One Community.
Delila wrote:
"My lovely sister Ruth, who left this world far too soon, loved the rich tapestry of life but couldn't love herself. Since the start of Covid in March 2020 she had struggled with her mental health and couldn't find a way through."
"I want to raise money in her memory for a project close to her heart called One Community. They help support people with mental health issues while in hospital and more importantly, once they are discharged and return back to their own lives, they can continue to have a link to it. As well as gardening, One Community has a variety of support groups such as Beautiful people, Well read/Well written, a walking group and also use of a community space at Bay 20 in West London."
Ruth loved One Community and how it helps people with their mental health. Ruth said:
"The One Community garden sits under the Victorian bridges in the grounds of St Charles Hospital. The One Community plot belongs to a community of people who have or have had mental health problems. It is run by the wonderful Kate who is extraordinarily encouraging. The One Community garden has been running for over two years. It's a beautiful space and provides service users fresh air and a chance to learn about growing vegetables. There is always refreshments on hand too. I think the service users get a lot out of the project, it gives them confidence plus each week they can see the progress their planting has made."
You can donate in Ruth's memory on Delila's Just Giving page which is available below:
If you or anyone you know is struggling and needs urgent mental health support, you can call 0800 0234 650 at any time, 24 hours a day, every day. The phone line is open to everyone.
More links to help is available here.