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The John James Foundation hands over brand new car

08 August 2018 chsw Fundraising

The concept of ‘whole family care’ is a key part of the service at Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW). Siblings, in particular, often share a special bond and the loss of a brother or sister will have a lifelong impact.

CHSW operates a Sibling Service at each hospice, providing dedicated support and care to the brothers and sisters of children who have life-limiting conditions. The service was established in recognition of their needs and provides much valued and dedicated care.

Over £2000 raised at Little Bridge Stock

27 July 2018 chsw Fundraising

The organisers of Little Bridge Stock, a family festival held at the Old Station Inn, Blackmoor Gate, have handed over a donation of £2176.61 to Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

This was the seventh year of the annual festival which hosted performances from a range of local bands and musicians across two stages including Yazzy, The Big Fat Blues Band, Coast to Coast, The 5.15, Jolly Joker and Good Company. The festival was free to attend and proved very popular with families from the local area.

Marcus’ ‘Trestimonial’ Bike Ride for CHSW

26 July 2018 chsw Fundraising

With a career spanning 25 years, Marcus Trescothick is applauded in his field and as an acknowledgement to his contribution to sport, he has been awarded a second Testimonial year in which he will be raising funds for the Professional Cricketers Association (PCA) Benevolent Fund and Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).

Marcus has announced he will be taking part in a 5-day Bike Ride in support of CHSW.

Walk for Alba

25 July 2018 chsw Fundraising

Alba is two years old and lives in Almondsbury, South Gloucestershire, with her parents. Alba’s Aunt Laura and four cousins live in Loch Leven in Scotland and it is here that Alba’s Scottish-based family have undertaken a 13-mile walk to raise funds for the hospice that supports her, Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).