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Category: Shooting Star Children’s Hospices

Nothing short of incredible

Nothing short of incredible as Guildford family supported by Shooting Star Children’s Hospices take on the Superhero Tri Challenge and raise thousands It was a truly super Saturday  on

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Walk this Wey for Shooting Star Children’s Hospices

It was a matter of walk this Wey as 16 friends came together to walk 16 miles along the Wey Navigation to raise money for Shooting Star Children’s Hospices. The walk was latest in a

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Teenage weekend of larks and laughter

What do you get if you cross teenagers, tents and lots of creepy crawlies? “Woodlarks Get Me Out of Here!’ of course! On 5th of July, thirteen teenagers supported by Shooting Star

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Special briefing held at House of Commons

A special briefing held this month at the House of Commons, heard how a lack of government funding is forcing us to cut vital respite care to half of the families currently supported by Shooting

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Sunrise success at Guildford Sunrise Walk

On a bright and thankfully cooler Sunday morning, 30th June, hundreds of early birds took part in the first ever Guildford Sunrise Walk to raise vital funds for families supported by Shooting Star

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Sunrise Walk Guildford – 30th June 2019

Returning for its seventh year, the Sunrise Walk is your moment to shine. Why not try out the brand new Guildford trail, every step you take will help make every moment count for babies, children

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Simon Cowell and patrons meet with bereaved families

On Friday 24th May, Vice President of Shooting Star Children’s Hospices, Simon Cowell and Patron Lauren Silverman joined families supported by the charity for afternoon tea at the Royal

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Friendly Hands – Musical treat from Christopher’s Hospice

This friendly hands Makaton number was performed at Christopher's Hospice. In the gap between two torrential rain showers. "Friendly Hands - I can see clearly now"

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Shooting Star promoting care excellence worldwide

Shooting Star Children’s Hospices welcomed some wonderful international visitors at the beginning of the month – all the way from Singapore! The healthcare professionals had travelled to the

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Vice President Dame Joan Collins officially opens shop

Global superstar Dame Joan Collins brought her trademark glitz and glamour to Cobham. Dame Joan Collins officially opened Shooting Star Children's Hospices newest shop, located on Cobham High

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