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We like to keep you up to date with the latest news form the hospices, events and winners stories. If you have a story or event you would like to share with us please do get in touch, we love to hear from our members.

Karen Sugarman MBE celebrating 20 years

Friday 19 May 2023 was a day of celebration, as Shooting Star Children's Hospices mark 20 years since  Executive Vice-President Karen Sugarman MBE, joined the charity. Karen has spent 37 years

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Andrew’s Story

"When I was first diagnosed I was so scared, but now I know that there are people and facilities out there that are going to help you, at any time of day or night, if you need it." “Up until

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Milan’s Story

Parents Phoebe and Zayne’s lives irrevocably changed in November 2020, when their five-year-old son, Milan, was diagnosed with a brain tumour. “When we got the results, it was utterly

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Tony Hadley MBE officially opens music studio

Music icon, Tony Hadley MBE visited Shooting Star Children’s Hospices to officially open the bespoke music studio and spend time chatting with children and families. During the visit,

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£1000 winner from Fleet

We spoke to a lovely winner from Fleet recently, he shared with us that his mother-in-law needed care for 10 years and his father-in-law needed hospice care for 6 months. He supports the hospices

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Chinese Wedding Tea Ceremony

Phyllis Tuckwell were delighted to help one of their patients, Sua, and her family organise a traditional Chinese wedding tea ceremony, to celebrate the engagement of Sua and Tim’s daughter

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Ellie’s Cow – Art from the heart

The cow that stands in Christopher’s garden was originally part of the Surrey Cow Parade in 2016 before being donated to the hospice. Years of being outdoors had faded the original designs, so

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Making precious memories

Phyllis Tuckwell were delighted to help one of their IPU patients, John, and his wife Tina celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary this week! The happy couple enjoyed lunch and a glass or

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Sibling social at ‘Rugged Earth Adventures’

20 siblings attended the wonderful and wild ‘Rugged Earth Adventures’ sibling social day, and it was a great success. Rugged Earth Adventure centre, is in a beautiful meadow for kids to come

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Pam B’s Story

“I was referred to Phyllis Tuckwell about three years ago, just before Covid came along,” said Pam. “Immediately you feel that there’s a warmth and a support around you. I can’t tell you

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