‘Do something amazing and help us provide vital care for local children with life limiting conditions’ – that’s the New Year’s resolution the public are being asked to make for Acorns Children’s Hospice in 2024.
There are lots of ways people can make a difference from volunteering, to fundraising, joining an event, or simply making donations to ensure ‘we are stronger together’ in continuing lifeline care for children and supporting their families across Worcester.
Vicki Rowles, Director of Fundraising at Acorns, said: “We need your help. The New Year is the perfect time to make a resolution to give something back, and by supporting Acorns you’ll be helping us to be there for children who need us the most.
“You can meet new people by volunteering in one of our shops, keep fit by taking part in a fun run, find great bargains by rummaging through our rails, or you can do good and feel good by simply supporting Acorns in any way you can and telling people of the vital work we do.”
Take part in fundraising events such as Glow Walk, the Great Birmingham Run and Half Marathon, Bubble Rush, the Great Wall of China Trek, the Birmingham Running Festival, a Sunrise Trek on the highest peak in Wales or even a once-in-a-lifetime trek across the volcanic landscape in Iceland. Visit: www.acorns.org.uk/events
Volunteering with Acorns makes a huge difference, whether it is at the charity’s three hospices or in retail shops across region.
Businesses can also get involved by partnering with the charity, or by joining the Acorns Business Club. You can also leave a gift in your will, or make a donation to remember someone special.
There are numerous ways you can donate, such as a one-off gift or a regular donation. You can also donate pre-loved items to Acorns shops which is crucial for keeping shelves fully stocked.
Vicki added: “Do something amazing and help us provide vital care for local children with life limiting conditions. Change your life and give something back by supporting Acorns in 2024, and we’d be delighted and so grateful for your time and generosity.
“It will make a huge difference to the children and families we help – and we’ll be there to support you every step of the way. With you we are stronger together.”
Acorns Children’s Hospice provides specialist palliative care for children and young people with life limiting and life threatening conditions and support for their families.
In the past year, the charity has cared for more than 750 children across Birmingham and the wider West Midlands, and almost 1,000 families, including those who are bereaved.
Acorns needs around £30,000 each day to provide its children’s hospice care, with two thirds of that amount coming from generous donations and fundraising by the local community.
Find out how you can help Acorns in 2024 by visiting www.acorns.org.uk/get-involved