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Burhill Golf Club achieve phenomenal fundraising total ‘fore’ Shooting Star Children’s Hospices March 12, 2020

Members of Burhill Golf Club have reached an astounding final total in a hugely successful year of fundraising raising a phenomenal £45,015.  

Surrey Half Marathon Heroes March 10, 2020

Our triumphant #TeamShootingStar certainly don’t do things by halves, well unless they are taking on a Half Marathon that is – as 19 runners enjoyed the scenic surroundings of Surrey to complete the Surrey Half Marathon on Sunday 8th March. 

Hindhead Golf Club and Farnham Lions raise thousands in a year of fundraising for Shooting Star Children’s Hospices February 26, 2020

Members of Hindhead Golf Club and the Farnham Lions Golf committee have reached a phenomenal final total in a hugely successful year of fundraising for Shooting Star Children’s Hospices – raising an amazing £29,030.

Vice-President Simon Cowell signs deal to write seven children’s books, WISHFITS, with his son Eric in aid of Shooting Star Children’s Hospices February 25, 2020

We’re thrilled to announce that our Vice-President Simon Cowell, alongside his six-year-old son Eric, has signed a seven book deal, with a portion of the profits going to Shooting Star Children’s Hospices and Together for Short Lives.

Glimpse into exciting sensory experience with University of Surrey’s new project February 24, 2020

Despite the gloomy February weather, care team at our Hampton hospice, Shooting Star House were able to enjoy a relaxing trip to the beach and a walk through a sunlit forest thanks to a recent research project at the University of Surrey.

A ‘love’ly day of Valentine’s activities for families February 24, 2020

Love was certainly in the air at Christopher’s last week – a love of all things crafting and baking, as families enjoyed a special day of Valentine’s inspired activities at our Guildford hospice. 

A fun clay to be creative at our siblings workshop February 20, 2020

Some supported siblings discovered a new clay to be creative at a special siblings workshop at our Guildford hospice, Christopher’s last week.

Join George’s Dragons for a roarsome family walk at Painshill Park February 18, 2020

George’s Dragons fantastic year of fundraising in aid of Shooting Star Children’s Hospices began on St George’s Day 2019, with their latest fundraiser inviting walkers to join them on 15th March for a Family Fun Walk in Painshill Park.

Art with heart February 14, 2020

Valentine’s is a day full of hearts, but none quite like this one. Supported mum Toni created a beautiful picture as part of art therapy and shared with us all the different elements within the picture.