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Category: Shooting Star Children’s Hospices

Scores of fun at Christopher’s with Ethan Chislett

A ball was had by all with some football fun last week, as Ethan Chislett paid a visit to some of the children, families, and staff at Christopher’s.   The AFC Wimbledon

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A fun day for bereaved and supported siblings

Shooting Star Children's Hospices bereaved and supported sibling’s day was tremendously fun for all those who attended. With the bereaved siblings day and supported siblings day being on

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Special opportunities for ‘Just Juniors’

Just juniors buckled up and prepared for blast-off in their rocket on a multisensory exploration of the solar system with a fully immersive space experience. These Just Junior events are

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Bereaved siblings day

Over half-term Shooting Star Children's Hospices invited  bereaved siblings to Shooting Star House for an 'Earth, wind and fire' themed day.   The first activity of the

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Bowling with family support team

Shooting Star Children's Hospices supported siblings enjoyed a fun morning of bowling with the family support team.   After some very competitive games, they finished by all

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Ayden’s story supported by Shooting Star Children’s Hospices

Both Shooting Star Children's Hospices have specially adapted hydrotherapy pools, available for the whole family to come and have fun, memorable experiences and enjoy the many physical benefits

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Shooting Star House shone brightly at Glow event

Shooting Star House, for the first time, was recently transformed into a glowing sensory sensation, for families to enjoy together! UV lights set the scene with glowing props and accessories at

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Ice skating fun at Hampton Court Palace

Last week supported families embraced the festive season by joining in at Hampton Court Palace for a special evening of ice skating fun. Imogen's parents said, "For the first time, in

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Shooting Star Children’s Hospices launch Christmas tree collection

Shooting Star Children's Hospice have announced their first ever local Christmas tree collection and recycling service. In return for a small donation, which will go towards us supporting

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

When Jake was just two, his parents, Karen and Scott, were told their middle child had a metabolic disorder fucosidosis and wouldn’t live past his 5th birthday. Now, with Jake aged 16, mum Karen

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