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Category: Shooting Star Children’s Hospices

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

Nine-year-old Anais has been supported by Shooting Star Children’s Hospices since she was two months old. Anais comes to the hospice for respite stays, giving her a chance to play and enjoy all

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Wonderful wedding celebrations

For the families we support, we aim to be there for them in every way we can and help make magical memories. So, when Michelle and Mark were set to tie the knot, we were more than happy to be able

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Communicating for the first time

Shooting Star Children's Hospices are giving children a way to communicate with their loved ones for the first time. Eyegaze is a life changing piece of equipment that Children are able to use

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Queen of the Jungle and Chelsea visits Christopher’s

Queen of the Jungle and Made in Chelsea fan favourite Georgia Toffolo enjoyed a wonderful afternoon chatting to children, young people and families at Shooting Star Children's Hospices Guildford

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Zoe’s Story – Supported by Shooting Star Children’s Hospices

Shooting Star Children’s Hospices have been part of Zoë, and her parents, Britt and Adrian’s lives since she was just eight weeks old. With her daughter now 14, Britt tells how Shooting

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