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81-year old cycles 2000-miles in lockdown

13 January 2021 chsw Fundraising

Ann Wilson, from Burton in Wiltshire, has shown great strength and determination during this difficult time. All through the first lockdown, and before she turned 82, Ann decided to raise money for three charities close to her heart by getting on her bike!

 
As someone who likes to remain active, Ann began with a target of cycling 820 miles ahead of her 82nd birthday. Ann said: “When the first lockdown came into force I couldn't go to the gym so decided to increase my cycling for exercise.”

Teenager Jack aids Covid recovery with 63-mile charity challenge for CHSW

11 January 2021 chsw Fundraising

A teenager from Willand has completed a very special 63-mile charity challenge, despite still recovering from Covid.

Jack Balchin, 13, tested positive for the virus in April last year and has been running throughout December and January to aid his recovery, as well as raise hundreds of pounds for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

Children’s Hospice South West celebrates 30 years of creating memories to cherish

31 December 2020 chsw Fundraising

Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2021 …and everyone is welcome to join the party!

During the last three decades, the charity has provided a safe haven of care, support and friendship for thousands of local families with a seriously ill child. And in its 30th year, supporters are being asked to help it create more cherished memories for many years to come.

Spreading Christmas cheer in the community

23 December 2020 chsw Fundraising

Local singer, John Prescott, has been entertaining the public by socially-distanced busking and doorstep singing around Clevedon in support of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

John said: “One of the days started with an invitation to sing safely outside for residents at a local home. It was lovely to see them smiling through the doors. On another cold and wet night I surprised abirthday girl and family friends that deserved some Christmas cheer!”

Acorn Blue's Butties Raise Almost £500 for CHSW

22 December 2020 chsw Fundraising

£481 has been raised by Acorn Property Group’s Cornwall region, Acorn Blue, from making and selling bacon rolls to construction staff on their sites.

The money has been raised for local children’s charity Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) which runs three children’s hospices including Little Harbour in St Austell. It is the second year that Acorn Blue has supported the charity in this way.