18/12/2025
After returning from a dream trip across the United States, Jackie never imagined that just a week later she’d be fighting for her life in King’s Critical Care Unit.
Placed in an induced coma with respiratory failure, pneumonia, sepsis, and a blood clot, Jackie spent a month in intensive care. Thanks to King’s, she got the chance to begin again- and she made it home for Christmas.
“The care – well, what can I say? They saved my life. I’ll be forever thankful for that.”
Now, Jackie calls herself “Jackie 2.0” – grateful, stronger, and embracing her new chance at life.
This winter, King’s is leading the next step in patient recovery with a world-first Outdoor Critical Care Unit – a healing garden space surrounded by fresh air, nature, and light, where patients can remain fully connected to medical equipment they rely on.
With your support, we can continue creating spaces that don’t just save lives – but help them begin again.
💛 Help new beginnings bloom at King’s this Christmas. Donate to our Winter Appeal today ➡️https://bit.ly/44qUhKF