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Ponies Visit Dying Woman, Fulfilling Last Wish
5 Oct
Summary
- A woman's final wish to see horses was fulfilled at a hospice.
- Two ponies visited the woman, allowing her to pet them.
- The heartwarming visit brought comfort in her final days.
A terminally ill woman, Denise Lee, had her final wish granted when two ponies visited her at St Barnabas House hospice in Worthing, England. Lee, who had a lifelong passion for horses, was unable to ride due to her cancer diagnosis but yearned to be near them one last time. Her daughter's plea on social media connected with a local horse owner, Kerry Saunders, who brought two ponies for the visit.
Healthcare assistants and family members described the event as deeply moving, witnessing Lee reach out to pet the animals and experience their comforting presence. This fulfillment of her wish provided significant emotional well-being and created precious memories for her family. Lee passed away peacefully a short while after the visit, leaving her family grateful for the meaningful experience.
