Powerful life advice from terminally ill people shared in new Marie Curie campaign

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14 Apr 2026 • 5:00 PM MYT
The Independent
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Powerful life advice from terminally ill people shared in new Marie Curie campaign

  • The Marie Curie charity has launched a new campaign featuring poignant life advice shared by terminally ill patients.
  • Capital radio DJ Kemi Rodgers met with Marie Curie nurses, who showcased placards adorned with patient wisdom at a Superdrug store in London.
  • The advice includes embracing the present, prioritising loved ones over excessive work, using money to create happy moments, and not letting worry consume one's time.
  • Patients also highlighted the importance of forgiveness, expressing feelings, and engaging in small acts of self-care to maintain identity and dignity.
  • The 'Purchase For Marie Curie Nurses' campaign runs from 22 April to 19 May, aiming to raise £200,000 to fund over 8,500 hours of the charity's end-of-life care.

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