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NEWS
‘Ruairí’s Rocket to heaven’ book written to help children process grief
October 19, 2022
Navigating the complexities of grief can be tremendously difficult. Many of the bereaved families we support are also faced with helping their other children understand their own grief and pain of losing their sibling. After Breege's son Ruairí died, she
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‘The way we talk about Dying Matters’
October 19, 2022
Shooting Star Children’s Hospices strives to provide a safe and supportive environment for all family members ...
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‘Opening Doors, Dispelling Myths’ this Children’s Hospice Week
October 19, 2022
This Children’s Hospice Week, 17 – 23 June, Shooting Star Children’s Hospices is championing the theme ‘Opening Doors, Dispelling Myths'.
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A ‘sail’ of a time for supported siblings
October 19, 2022
A valiant voyage was underway at the end of September, as a crew of ten super sibling sailors came together for a week with the Ocean Youth Trust.
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A baking session
When a child has a life-limiting condition, many everyday childhood activities may seem closed to them. Your gift can help change that.
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A big thank you to D&G Group
October 19, 2022
D&G Group has been a corporate partner of Shooting Star Children’s Hospices since 2007. Over the years they have supported us with a range of events and challenges, including holding the Test Match and Comeback Ball to taking on the London Marathon and
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A Day in a Life of a corporate fundraiser
October 19, 2022
Alex Rennie joined Shooting Star Children's Hospices in 2006, and during her time with the charity has worked across many...
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A Day in a Life of a Hospice Nurse
October 19, 2022
Our nurses are at the heart of the care we deliver, from respite to end-of-life care. Hospice nurses Georgia, Hannah and Jess explain...
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A day in the life of a Challenge Events Co-ordinator
October 19, 2022
As part of our Challenge Events team, Hannah Bateman organises a range of events, from running to cycling and even skydiving!
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A day in the life of a volunteer Bereavement Counsellor
October 19, 2022
Val Howard has been a volunteer Bereavement Counsellor at Shooting Star Children’s Hospices since 2011. Prior to this role, she has supported and been involved with other teams at the charity since the late 1990s.