Terminal cancer patient Maggie Heginbothom marries partner in hospital ward

Ceremony included flowers and harpist

Maggie Heginbothom, who is sixty eight years old, received palliative care at the facility. She had advanced liver cancer when she was admitted nearly three weeks ago. Her partner Mark proposed from her bedside shortly before the wedding took place. Staff on the Tegid Ward volunteered to organise a celebration with decorations and food. The event featured a harpist and cake for the guests to enjoy. Maggie described the hospital team as being like family to her during this time.

Horses Ozzy and Quiosque arrived

Her beloved horses Ozzy and Quiosque were brought to the site by Pen Llŷn Stud. Maggie rode and competed with these animals for many years before her illness. Ward manager Rachel Parry said colleagues transformed her room with white sheets and fairy lights. Some patients Maggie knew on the ward joined the celebrations as well. Matron Ceri Newell stated that nursing involves compassion and kindness beyond treating illness alone.

Colleagues worked days off to help

Several colleagues came in on their scheduled days off to assist with the event. Everything ran like clockwork according to the ward manager who oversaw the preparations. The transformation of the relatives room into a reception area allowed guests to mingle. Matron Newell expressed pride in every single person involved in creating this special occasion.