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Category: General News

Freddie’s story – Shooting Star

Splashing in a pool was an experience Chris and Maeve never thought they would be able to do with their son, Freddie, who was given a tracheostomy at 10 months old. “He loved bath time in

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Fred’s Story – Phyllis Tuckwell

"Phyllis Tuckwell has changed my life completely,” said Fred, who has lung disease. “Last November I went through a bad patch. I couldn’t see the light at the end of the tunnel. I wouldn’t

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Love Lives On

Shooting Star Children’s Hospices honour and support parents who have experienced the death of a child as part of National Bereaved Parents Day. Since launching their Specialist Bereavement

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Helping children following the death of a loved one

Little Rays is a group for primary school aged bereaved children, who have experienced the death of a loved one. They may be feeling sad, lonely, angry or confused. Perhaps they feel different and

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Looking for volunteer gardeners

Are you passionate about gardening and have some free time during the week?Phyllis Tuckwell is looking for dedicated volunteer gardeners to join their team for 2 – 3 hours once a week or

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Local community explores Shooting Star House on Open Day

The local community in Hampton learned about the breadth of services, met some of the dedicated team and explored facilities at Shooting Star House in Hampton at the Open Day on Saturday 22

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Summer Draw 2024 Results

Congratulations to our Top Prize winner from Witley with Draw Number 146395. 2nd Prize £100 winners: 64541 148705 138061 Thank you everyone that supported through the draw, the

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Tea and tiaras with Dame Joan Collins at Shooting Star

Families were treated to a very special visit as Shooting Star Children’s Hospices welcomed global superstar Dame Joan Collins to Shooting Star House in Hampton. Dame Joan, who was joined by

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The effect of an advanced or terminal illness can go further than just the patient

Phyllis Tuckwell offers supportive and end of life care to patients who are living with an advanced or terminal illness, and supports their families and carers too. “They’ve been amazing,

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Toby’s story – Supported by Shooting Star Children’s Hospices

In the weeks leading up to Christmas in 2022, a devastating diagnosis changed life forever for Toby and his family. At the age of eight, doctors discovered Toby had adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD),

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