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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.  
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 Women's 5K


6 September, 2010 
Emotional finish for rowing dads
Three Dads in a Boat finish 45 mile rowing challenge for Shooting Star.  
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 Three Dads


31 August, 2010 
Shooting Star atmosphere is electric
Thanks to team of electricians from British Gas, Shooting Star admires its newest addition.  
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 The Gazing Ball


27 August, 2010 
Savvy Mamas sparkling in fundraising challenge
Epsom network for local business mums add unique twist to Shooting Star challenge. 
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 Savvy Mamas


26 August, 2010 
Shepperton school shines in latest challenge
St Nicholas School excels at Shooting Star's One Million 5p Challenge. 
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 St Nicholas School


24 August, 2010 
Shooting Star remembers a true friend
Shooting Star remembers a friend with a beautiful gift.
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 The Gazing Ball


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.
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 Jason and Shooting Star team


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.
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Lord's Cricket Trip 


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.
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Mayor of Richmond 


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!
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Three Dads 


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.
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Jason Arday 

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!
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Yellow Umbrella Day 


10 August, 2010 
Sparkling Super Draw!

The winner of Shooting Star's fifth birthday Super Draw is 'lost for words' after winning £3,000
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Super Draw 


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

Women's 5K 


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

Michael Ball 


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

Happy birthday Shooting Star 


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

Shooting Star and CHASE to merge 


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

Jason Arday 


16 July, 2010 
Shooting Stars run like the wind
Shooting Star has celebrated its largest ever team at the British 10k London Run. 
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British 10K Run 


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. 
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Esher Dentist 


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! .
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Toy Story 3 


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.
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Syon Park 


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.
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 Open Days 2010


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.
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 Government pledges support


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!
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 Jason Arday


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!
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 Toy Story 3


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

 Toy Story 3


Shooting Stars seen in Wales
Two of Shooting Star's Outreach nurses have successfully completed the daring Brecon Beacon Challenge in Wales. Read more

 Vikki and Anna


‘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.
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 Dalton Leong


Shooting Star employs a teacher
Shooting Star has employed a part-time teacher to develop its care services.
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 Teacher at Shooting Star House


ONEGOODTHING produces plenty of bling
The launch of Shooting Star's ONEGOODTHING campaign has proved a big hit with Sainsbury’s shoppers.
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 Vince Cable and Dalton Leong


Lib Dems will support children's palliative care
Shadow Chancellor Vince Cable makes promise after visiting Shooting Star. 
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 Vince Cable and Dalton Leong


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’. 
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 Michael Ball


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. 
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 Santa arrives at Shooting Star House


Harrods makes things "simples"
Harrods have donated the in-demand Aleksandr the meerkat toy to Shooting Star. 
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 Aleksandr Orlov the meerkat


 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.
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 Saxon Primary


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. 
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 Sparkle Day Care


Ice Ice Baby
The world's first Suburban skiing event has taken place and raised £5,000 for Shooting Star.
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 Suburban Skiing


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.
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 Elvis entertains at the Shooting Star Ball


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.
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 Lord's visit


Lights, camera, action
Shooting Star siblings have made their own movies as part of the Filmsteps summer school in Teddington.
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 Filmsteps


Tony is as good as 'gold'
Tony Hadley has performed an intimate gig for Shooting Star at the exclusive Embassy Club in Mayfair.
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 Tony Hadley


Lisa star jumps!
Lisa Snowdon is doing two sponsored parachute jumps after being inspired by a visit to The Shooting Star Children’s Hospice.
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 Lisa Snowdon


Row Row Row Your Boat
Badger Holdings Ltd Chief Executive Tony Addinall has led a heroic team on a 110-mile 'paddle'.
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 Tony Addinall


They did it!
Team Shooting Star has raised £50,000 as part of their epic journey climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.
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 Dalton Leong at Gilman's Point


Twickenham shop now open
Samantha Bond has officially opened Shooting Star's sixth shop.
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 Samantha Bond


A walk in the park
Three Parks Challenge raises more than £25,000 for Shooting Star.
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 Three Parks Challenge


Bank staff go on the run
Staff from NatWest Commercial Bank have run the length of the M25 in 24 hours.
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 Bobby Davro

Congratulations to the nifty fifty
Fifty runners successfully completed the 2009 London Marathon for Shooting Star, helping to raise £70,000.
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 Paul waving to supporters

We have lift off!
95.8 Capital FM presenter and Strictly Come Dancing star Lisa Snowdon has officially opened the Cosmos Therapy Zone
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 Lisa cutting ribbon

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
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 Tim Cooke

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
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 Frank Lampard

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.
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 Headmistress fundraiser

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.
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 Quins' visit

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.
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 Christmas Extravaganza

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.
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 Nurses open Natwest


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.
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 Christmas with the stars

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.
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 Frank Lampard