25/08/2024
Today, after her very long and brutal battle with the despised cancer, Rachel Kelly went to sleep for the last time. During her last few weeks in the hospice she did things entirely her way, fighting as best she could, and anyone who knew her personally saw that and smiled. The type of cancer that took over her tiny body was rare and highly aggressive; it had to be to have even the smallest chance of overcoming such a strong and special woman.
The Team knew this day was coming and for the past 3 days or so have known it was close, but it has still hit us like a freight-train. Just like the many dogs she helped to save, the size of the hole her departure leaves is massively disproportionate to the size of the departed. Small but mighty, Rachel was loved, trusted and admired.
There were a couple of milestones along her final journey that she was determined to make, her 40th birthday was one of them. Typically, she did it. Now she rests at last, no more fighting, just
Please excuse us if we are not as responsive as you might like for the next day or so. We would like to take today and tomorrow to reflect, mourn and come to terms with the sad loss of our beloved Team-mate, a friend to all. And please also spare a thought for her broken husband, children and family. Rachel and Dave Kelly were soul mates, their love for each so strong and pure. We all mourn their loss 💔
Fly high Rachel, reunited with Aston, x x
