Pallium India’s patient service in Trivandrum is taking a step forward by establishing an inpatient facility based in Arumana Hospital at Perunthannii on the West Fort – Eenchakkal road. We were a bit concerned about raising the funds for the expenses, when on Christmas eve, Santa Claus appeared in the form of a phone call from Ms Gilly Burn. She is promising to support a major part of the expenses of the establishment for a period of one year.

Ms Gilly Burn is well known in palliative care circles for her pioneering initiative to promote the development of palliative care all over India. She has traveled from place to place teaching and mentoring. Thank you Gilly, for all that you did for palliative care in India, and thank you for this kind support. It means a lot to the people whom we have the privilege to treat.

The new facility is expected to be functional by 03 January 2014.