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8 September, 2010 Only girls allowed Shooting Star ladies took over London's Hyde Park for the annual Adidas Women's 5K Challenge. Read more |
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6 September, 2010 Emotional finish for rowing dads Three Dads in a Boat finish 45 mile rowing challenge for Shooting Star. Read more |
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31 August, 2010 Shooting Star atmosphere is electric Thanks to team of electricians from British Gas, Shooting Star admires its newest addition. Read more |
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27 August, 2010 Savvy Mamas sparkling in fundraising challenge Epsom network for local business mums add unique twist to Shooting Star challenge. Read more |
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26 August, 2010 Shepperton school shines in latest challenge St Nicholas School excels at Shooting Star's One Million 5p Challenge. Read more |
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24 August, 2010 Shooting Star remembers a true friend Shooting Star remembers a friend with a beautiful gift. Read more |
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23 August, 2010 Jason Arday completes inspirational challenge Shooting Star's very own marathon man Jason Arday, has completed his incredible challenge of 30 marathons in 35 days. Read more |
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20 August, 2010 Families bowled over by trip to the home of cricket Children and families cared for by Shooting Star enjoyed a VIP trip to the home of cricket, Lord's. Read more |
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19 August, 2010 Shooting Star House in bloom The Mayor of Richmond names Shooting Star as his charity of the year, as Richmond in Bloom unveil blooming delights at Shooting Star House. Read more |
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18 August, 2010 Dads are doing it for the kids Three very unfit dads, four days and 43 miles.. that's the challenge for Three Dads in a Boat! Read more |
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12 August, 2010 Shooting Star's marathon man Today Jason Arday conquered his 24th marathon, leaving him with only six more to run until he completes his staggering challenge of 30 marathons in 35 days for Shooting Star. Read more |
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11 August, 2010 A day of family fun for Shooting Star! Join in with some beautiful walks around Kew and the River Thames for Shooting Star, and relax with some fabulous family entertainment at Yellow Umbrella Day, coming soon! Read more |
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10 August, 2010 Sparkling Super Draw! The winner of Shooting Star's fifth birthday Super Draw is 'lost for words' after winning £3,000 Read more |
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09 August, 2010 Here come the girls! Sisters are doing it for themselves in aid of Shooting Star this September, where it's only girls allowed for the Adidas Women's 5K Challenge! Read more |
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06 August, 2010 Michael's having a ball for Shooting Star! West End star Michael Ball has announced he is performing an exclusive concert in aid of Shooting Star! Read more |
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05 August, 2010 Happy birthday Shooting Star! Shooting Star has celebrated the fifth birthday of its care services with a garden party at Shooting Star House! Read more |
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02 August, 2010 Shooting Star and CHASE to merge Shooting Star and CHASE hospice care for children have announced they will merge to provide a better service to 500 families across London, Surrey and Sussex. Read more |
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21 July, 2010 Marathon man shines in the first of 30 marathons Jason Arday completes the first of 30 marathons in just over four hours. Read more |
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16 July, 2010 Shooting Stars run like the wind Shooting Star has celebrated its largest ever team at the British 10k London Run. Read more |
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15 July, 2010 Esher dentist fills his time with fundraising Staff at a dental practice in Claygate have raised over £700 for Shooting Star on a 90 mile walk through the north of England. Read more |
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12 July, 2010 Shooting Star meets the Toy Story 3 gang Families cared for by Shooting Star were invited to an exclusive, pre-release screening of Toy Story 3 at The Apollo Cinema in Piccadilly Circus! . Read more |
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5 July, 2010 Stars glitter at Shooting Star's birthday bash Stars of stage and screen turned out in force to celebrate Shooting Star's fifth birthday at Syon Park. Read more |
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5 July, 2010 Shooting Star over the moon with Open Days 5th birthday celebrations start with a bang as Shooting Star welcomes over 400 visitors to Shooting Star House. Read more |
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28 June, 2010 Government makes £30 million funding pledge Children's hospice services in England have welcomed an announcement by Health Secretary Andrew Lansley of a one-off government investment of up to £30 million. Read more |
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Shooting Star's Marathon Man Jason Arday has got a busy summer ahead as he prepares for the challenge of a lifetime, 30 marathons in 35 days! Read more |
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Fundraising? That's a walk in the park! Over 250 walkers took to the paths of Bushy Park, Hampton Court Park and Richmond Park to raise money for Shooting Star, in the Three Parks Challenge! Read more |
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The toys are back in town Join Woody, Buzz and the gang in their latest adventure, as Shooting Star hosts a private and exclusive pre-release screening of Toy Story 3! Read more |
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Shooting Stars seen in Wales Two of Shooting Star's Outreach nurses have successfully completed the daring Brecon Beacon Challenge in Wales. Read more |
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‘It has been an incredible journey’ Chief Executive Dalton Leong is leaving Shooting Star after a 15-year association and says he is proud to be leaving the charity in such a strong position. Read more |
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Shooting Star employs a teacher Shooting Star has employed a part-time teacher to develop its care services. Read more |
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ONEGOODTHING produces plenty of bling The launch of Shooting Star's ONEGOODTHING campaign has proved a big hit with Sainsbury’s shoppers. Read more |
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Lib Dems will support children's palliative care Shadow Chancellor Vince Cable makes promise after visiting Shooting Star. Read more |
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Michael's concert is 'one of the best' Michael Ball described his Christmas concert for Shooting Star as ‘one of the best nights on stage’. Read more |
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Stars come out in force for Christmas Parties A number of stars dropped in to say hello at Shooting Star's Christmas Parties in December. Read more |
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Harrods makes things "simples" Harrods have donated the in-demand Aleksandr the meerkat toy to Shooting Star. Read more |
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A-List 'stars' dazzle in Shepperton Pupils at Saxon Primary School in Shepperton come to school dressed as a star of their choice to raise money for Shooting Star. Read more |
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Sparkle Day Care is open Dr. Jane Collins, Chief Executive of Great Ormond Street Hospital, has officially opened Sparkle Day Care at Shooting Star House. Read more |
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Ice Ice Baby The world's first Suburban skiing event has taken place and raised £5,000 for Shooting Star. Read more |
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Joan Collins OBE has a ball with Shooting Star Joan Collins OBE was among guests as Shooting Star held its sixth annual Ball at The Dorchester in London. Read more |
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We don't like cricket... we love it! Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) gave Shooting Star families a day to remember in August thanks to a VIP trip to Lord’s. Read more |
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Lights, camera, action Shooting Star siblings have made their own movies as part of the Filmsteps summer school in Teddington. Read more |
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Tony is as good as 'gold' Tony Hadley has performed an intimate gig for Shooting Star at the exclusive Embassy Club in Mayfair. Read more |
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Lisa star jumps! Lisa Snowdon is doing two sponsored parachute jumps after being inspired by a visit to The Shooting Star Children’s Hospice. Read more |
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Row Row Row Your Boat Badger Holdings Ltd Chief Executive Tony Addinall has led a heroic team on a 110-mile 'paddle'. Read more |
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They did it! Team Shooting Star has raised £50,000 as part of their epic journey climbing Mount Kilimanjaro. Read more |
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Twickenham shop now open Samantha Bond has officially opened Shooting Star's sixth shop. Read more |
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A walk in the park Three Parks Challenge raises more than £25,000 for Shooting Star. Read more |
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Bank staff go on the run Staff from NatWest Commercial Bank have run the length of the M25 in 24 hours. Read more |
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Congratulations to the nifty fifty Fifty runners successfully completed the 2009 London Marathon for Shooting Star, helping to raise £70,000. Read more |
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We have lift off! 95.8 Capital FM presenter and Strictly Come Dancing star Lisa Snowdon has officially opened the Cosmos Therapy Zone Read more |
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Tim tackles the 'Toughest Footrace on earth' Tim Cooke has embarked on a gruelling six day, 150 mile race across the Sahara Desert to raise money for Shooting Star Read more |
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What a result! Chelsea and England star Frank Lampard put a smile on the faces of children and their families when he visited The Shooting Star Children's Hospice Read more |
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Holly puts Head in his place Six-year-old Holly Bartlett became Headmistress of her school and helped to raise more than £6,000 for The Shooting Star Children's Hospice. Read more |
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Rugby stars on the ball for Shooting Star A number of Harlequins players made a special visit to Shooting Star House to join in the fun at the over 5's Christmas party. Read more |
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A Yellow Extravaganza More than 1,000 people turned out in force to celebrate The Shooting Star Children's Hospice's first-ever Christmas Extravaganza. Read more |
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Nurses open new NatWest branch Shooting Star nurses helped to open a new branch of NatWest in Hounslow and kicked off a day fundraising by staff. Read more |
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Christmas with the stars A star-studded line-up helped raise £15,000 for The Shooting Star Children’s Hospice at The Embassy Club in Mayfair. Read more |
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On the pull Trainee officers at Wandsworth Prison have pulled The Shooting Star Children's Hospice's transit van through the streets of Kingston by hand. Read more |
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