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Category: Shooting Star Children’s Hospices

‘Vera’ officially opens Godalming shop

Brenda Blethyn, star of the hit drama 'Vera' officially opened Shooting Star Children's Hospices Godalming shop and visited the Surrey hospice, Christopher's, alongside singer/songwriter, Julie

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Messy fun at Siblings Day

Supported and bereaved siblings explored their range of emotions during a therapeutic ‘Messy Feelings’ days at Shooting Star House last week. Organised by the Therapies Team, children

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New specialist bereavement service launched

As part of Shooting Star Children's Hospices strategy to reach every family that needs help, families of babies or children who have died suddenly, and not just those previous known to the

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An ‘ice’ time had by all!

Shooting Star Children's Hospices Christmas festivities got off to a skate start with our much-loved annual trip to the ice rink at Hampton Court Palace, where families could enjoy some exclusive

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The stars came out to shine at The Shooting Star Ball

The Shooting Star Ball, celebrated its 19th year, as 350 guests arrived at The Royal Lancaster Hotel, hosted by Patrons Jackie and Laurence Llewellyn-Bowen. Guests were entertained by a surprise

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Toby’s Story supported by Shooting Star Children’s Hospices

"Last Christmas was a time of immense sadness. This year, we have Shooting Star Children's Hospices by our side." Toby is supported by Shooting Star Children's Hospices. His mum, Fleur, wanted

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Beth’s Story

Beth was diagnosed with Dravet Syndrome when she was just four months old. Dravet Syndrome is a rare neurological condition that encompasses treatment-resistant epilepsy, intellectual disability

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Specialist sensory technology donated

Shooting Star Children’s Hospices have received a donation of life-changing technology worth thousands of pounds from children’s charity Lifelites. For many of the children supported by

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Celebrating Shooting Star workforce

To mark Hospice Care Week, Shooting Star Children's Hospices have created a special video to shine a light on their workforce who make the  vital care possible. The week, led by national

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Roll up, roll up to Family Fun Day

On a sunny day in September, Shooting Star Children's Hospices hosted a ‘Family Fun Day’ at the Outreach, Therapies and Family Support Centre, Shooting Star House. This was the first event of

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