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Gary spent decades afraid to leave the house alone. Now at 67, he walks his dog and joins outdoor groups.
This story
Gary was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in his late twenties, and over time he stopped leaving the house alone because he feared having an attack. Through a local support group in the Leamington area, he signed up for a hospice programme focused on fatigue and breathlessness. The daily exercises and pacing techniques helped him take back control, and he now walks his dog alone and attends a weekly nature group.
Where you could take it
Join Gary on his regular dog walk to see the pacing techniques he uses and how he plans his rests along the route.
Where it happens
Leamington
The charity
- Charity: The Myton Hospices
- Registration number: 516287
- Based in: Coventry & Warwickshire