Claire House News

Posted on 25th June 2024

Claire Bear leads the way

Claire House held its annual Claire Bear 3K event in Wirral, with 550 participants raising more than £20,000 for the local children’s hospice. Hundreds of families turned out for the fun run, organised by and for Claire House, at Birkenhead Park on Sunday. Siblings encouraged younger brothers and sisters as they ran, walked or scooted […]

Posted on 11th June 2024

Wingwalking grandad flies the flag for Claire House

A grandad bravely took to the skies – wingwalking for his local children’s hospice Claire House in memory of his great niece Izzy McEgan. Eighty-two-year-old Alan McKie was strapped to the wing of a plane, stood up, before the plane reached speeds of more than 135mph. So far, more than £7,000 has been raised for […]

Posted on 4th June 2024

“Volunteering for Claire House changed my life.”

Claire House receptionist Tina Pearson tells how becoming a volunteer helped her deal with her own loss. Beaming as she welcomes visitors, receptionist Tina Pearson is often the first face families and supporters see at Claire House in Liverpool. The role sees the former hospital manager greeting clients and contractors, assisting with admin, and offering […]

Posted on 19th May 2024

Nurse to embark on epic Atlantic Row for Claire House

A Merseyside nurse is preparing to set sail on a remarkable journey across the Atlantic Ocean to support Claire House Children’s Hospice. Damian McCafferty will row for a total of 12 hours a day for 44 days – including missing Christmas at home – to raise money for Claire House. The 45-old will depart from […]

Posted on 16th May 2024

Playing the Odds

Ex-Emmerdale star Samantha Giles on supporting Claire House, performing in Merseyside and penning her touching book about two seriously ill children. “We’ve all dreamed about winning the lottery,” says actress Samantha Giles. “And the Claire House lottery is a fun way that people can support seriously ill children. “It’s not just about winning, it’s also […]

Posted on 10th May 2024

Courageous teenage girl inspired Merseyside children’s nurse

Claire House lead nurse Erin McCulloch pays tribute to the ‘special girl’ who inspired her nursing career for International Nurses Day. This Sunday marks International Nurses Day, where people across the world celebrate nurses and their incredible work. To mark the day, Claire House Children’s Hospice is highlighting its inspirational nurses who, along with our […]

Posted on 19th April 2024

Mowgli’s dog show for Claire House returns

A dog show organised by Mowgli Steet Food is returning this summer to support Claire House Children’s Hospice. Organisers of the Mowgli Dog Show are gearing up for this year’s show – and your pooch can be at the heart of it when the gates open on 1st and 2nd June. Tickets are now on […]

Posted on 26th March 2024

Bikers riding high on way to South Africa for Claire House

Two Merseyside bikers are enjoying the ride of their lives after setting off on a mammoth motorcycle challenge to South Africa in aid of Claire House. Derek Charlton and Paul Gee are undertaking an incredible 10,000-mile motorbike journey from Merseyside to Cape Town. Wirral dad Derek said while he and friend Paul are both avid […]

Posted on 21st March 2024

Bake Off’s Lizzie Acker supports Claire House Butterfly Bake

Great British Bake Off’s Lizzie Acker stepped into the judges’ shoes for a charity baking contest at Claire House Children’s Hospice. Liverpool-born Lizzie was the special guest at the bake-off as part of the charity’s Butterfly Bake, which takes place throughout March. The event shines the spotlight on the vital end-of-life care at the Wirral […]

Posted on 18th March 2024

EFC Women visit Claire House Liverpool

Members of the Everton FC Women squad spread joy as they visited Claire House Liverpool to support our Butterfly Bake. Players brightened the day of young Evertonians supported by the hospice when they joined them for cake decorating on Wednesday. Goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan along with midfielders Lucy Hope and Heather Payne posed for photos, signed […]

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