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Mason Mount finds a new ‘dream team’ as seriously ill children get the chance to game against their hero

24 December 2021 Together for Short Lives Care, Fundraising

World-class footballer Mason Mount, is swapping his boots for a controller today (24 December) as he gives four families supported by UK children’s charity, Together for Short Lives, the chance to join their idol for some festive gaming fun.

Ithan busking to raise funds for sisters hospice

13 December 2021 chsw Care, Fundraising

11 year old Ithan Hancock from Tresillian has been busking with his cornet in Waitrose Truro each Saturday in December to raise funds for a charity that is a lifeline to his family.

Ithan has raised over £290 and counting for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) which cares for his sister Rosa and his whole family at its Little Harbour children’s hospice in St Austell.

Speaking about why he wanted to raise funds for Little Harbour Ithan said;

Memories made in magical Tunnel of Lights

02 November 2021 Steven Michell for Shipwreck Treasure Museum Care
Families currently receiving care and support from Children’s Hospice South West’s Little Harbour at St Austell enjoyed a special morning making memories at the new Tunnel of Lights attraction at Charlestown’s Shipwreck Treasure Museum.
The team at the award-winning attraction provided complimentary and exclusive access to families with a child with a life limiting condition to t

Family aims to raise £10k for their ‘incredible’ children’s hospice

18 October 2021 chsw Care, Fundraising

A family from Taunton hopes to raise £10,000 for the children's hospice in North Somerset which is currently caring for them.

They [Charlton Farm] have given all 3 of us and our extended family nothing but love, sympathy, and respect. Most importantly, they have been there for us when we really need a hug, chat or cry

Matt Stevens and his wife Lauren became proud parents of a baby boy called Nolan in August this year.

Children’s hospice honoured by royal visit during 30th anniversary year

22 July 2021 chsw Care

The Duchess of Cornwall paid a very special visit to the Little Bridge House children’s hospice in North Devon yesterday (Wednesday).

Her Royal Highness met with children and families and heard about the challenges they have faced during the pandemic, and how the hospice, which is run by Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW), has been helping them through this difficult time. 

Support ‘vital’ children’s hospice charity celebrating 30 years this month

06 May 2021 chsw Care

The Chief Executive of Children Hospice South West (CHSW) is calling on people to continue to support ‘vital’ local hospice care for children and families.

Eddie Farwell, who co-founded CHSW with his wife Jill 30 years ago this month, said lifeline support for families is as important in 2021 as it was in 1991.