Feedback & Testimonials
We love getting feedback from our beneficiaries because we use it to shape and evolve our services. If you have been supported by Reuben’s Retreat and would to send us your story or testimonial, please email it support@reubensretreat.org. Here are just a few examples from our families…
“There are very few support systems locally who understand the journey you go through and I believe that Reuben’s Retreat is going to be the trailblazer for the children of today and the future. This will help everyone see that disability should not be hidden but differences celebrated and inclusion is for all. Lucie and I recently attended a music therapy afternoon which Lucie loved. Its little things like this that make me feel included and not segregated from our local society. Finding accessible and inclusive activities is near non-existent in our community.” – Kerry, Lucie’s Mum
“Since losing our precious daughter, Erin, 19 months ago to Leukaemia, life has been unbearable. Nicola and her team at RR have been a massive support and words cannot thank them enough. Not only have they supported us with counselling and Reiki, but most recently a break in Wales. We have had to overcome many hurdles and ‘first times’ of doing things without Erin, one of the hardest being booking a holiday. Reubens Retreat arranged and booked a weeks break in Wales, which helped take away the pain of booking for two instead of three and gave us the push we needed to take a break. The cottage we stayed in was beautiful, quaint and cosy in a peaceful village just outside Conwy. We did a lot of walking and re-visited places we have been with Erin. Although the holiday was extremely tough, very emotional and a huge part of our family was missing, it was the time we both needed away from home, work and day to day challenges to rest, reflect and find some peace. Reubens Retreat is an invaluable organisation to support families facing challenges with child illness and bereavement.”
– Cath & Steve Eddleston
“Grief is a very lonely place but being around people who are going through the same pain really helps me cope. I don’t know what I would have done if I hadn’t found Reuben’s Retreat. They truly are a bright light in a world of dark times.” – Sarah Parry
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Draw them, paint them, craft them and hang them high to send hope up to the sky. Allow us to continue our current work remotely supporting 143 families by donating £1 text REUBEN to 70201. We can’t wait to see your #reubow creations!
26th March
Update to family support sessions
We are here through challenging times and we will continue to support you by offering help in whichever way we can. For the upcoming weeks our team of REUBlue champions will be working remotely so please continue to contact us by phone and email. There will always be a friendly voice to talk to on…
24th March
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REUBall 2020
Our next annual ball will take place on Saturday, 4th July 2020 at The Village Hotel in Bury. Reserve your places for REUBall 2020 now! Tickets cost £60 per person, with a £20 per person, non refundable deposit due at the time of booking (balance due early April 2020). You can purchase the tickets here…
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