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Charlie-Ray’s story – Supported by Shooting Star

“The minute he gets to the hospice, he’s just so animated, as soon as he’s through the door he’s smiling and knows everyone so well and for me when I get in there, I just feel so free,”

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Beat the Blues with Jog On January

Say goodbye to the post-Christmas blues with ‘Jog on January’, and help raise money for local hospice care charity Phyllis Tuckwell. Jog On January is all about doing something you enjoy,

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Phyllis Tuckwell Recruitment Day for Student Counsellors

Phyllis Tuckwell will be holding a Student Counsellor Recruitment Event on Wednesday 9th February, and the deadline for applications for the event is no later than 4pm on Wednesday 26th

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Christmas Draw 2021 Results

Congratulations to the £2,000 winning ticket number 42780 from Farnham

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Alan and Deb’s Story

“Alan and I were in the Army”, says Deb. “We met in the Sergeants’ mess and clicked immediately. I left when I was 30, but Alan stayed on. We married and had three children. When he

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Hadi’s story – supported by Shooting Star Children’s Hospices

Five-year-old Hadi has Spinal Muscular Atrophy type one, the severest form of a rare genetic condition that causes muscle weakness. “His life expectancy at first was no more than six months, but

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Virtual Balloons Help Hospice Care this Christmas

Phyllis Tuckwell’s virtual balloon race is back, so buy your balloon now, create your design, and be in with the chance of winning £500 or an Apple iPad! This eco-friendly balloon race is

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Gwen respite stay

Gwen recently had a respite stay at Shooting Star Children's Hospices. She planned to swim every day in the hydrotherapy pool, plus a trip to the park. The care team helped her make

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Phyllis Tuckwell Lights Up To Remember Loved Ones This Christmas

Over 350 people attended Phyllis Tuckwell’s annual Light up a Life service this year, gathering together to remember loved ones who have died and reflect on fond memories of special times they

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Shonagh’s Story – Supported by Phyllis Tuckwell 

Shonagh, 42, who is married to Andy and has a 14 year old daughter, was first diagnosed with cancer in 2008. “It was primary breast cancer,” she says. “I had all the treatment that was

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