Gary was moved to create the garden
for Macmillan after his family were
supported by the charity during his
grandmother’s cancer diagnosis.
“Macmillan is a charity that’s close to
my heart because my grandmother
received support from a Macmillan
nurse in her last few weeks of life,”
said Gary. “Her nurse was warm,
loving, caring and helped the whole
family during the experience.”
“The garden includes an area of white
planting to represent the challenges of
a cancer diagnosis, when life can seem
to lose its colour. The garden develops
into more colourful and tactile
planting, expressing the warmth and
energy Macmillan’s support provides.”
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