Everton Women spread Christmas cheer at Claire House

Christmas spirit was in full swing at Claire House Children’s Hospice as Everton Women brought festive cheer and gifts for children, young adults, and families.

The players, Courtney Brosnan and Megan Finnigan, joined the children in the hospice’s Art Room, getting stuck into colouring and other creative activities, and spreading smiles all around.

Wearing Blue Santa hats, they handed out presents and posed for photographs, embracing the festive fun with the charity’s care team.

Claire House helps seriously and terminally ill babies, children and young adults across Merseyside, Cheshire and North Wales.

Club captain Megan Finnigan said: “Me and Courtney have come down to spread some Christmas cheer and meet the children, their families, and the incredible people that work here. We brought them presents and had a nice and fun day together.”

The centre-back was joined by goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan, who added: “It has been really nice! It was great to give some gifts to the kids, and we had a great time playing with them and getting involved. It was great to see the amazing work they do here at Claire House.”

This was Everton Women’s first visit to Claire House’s Wirral hospice, following trips to the charity’s Liverpool site in West Derby in March 2024 for the Butterfly Bake campaign, which shines a light on bereavement support, and last Christmas.

The girls arrived straight from training at Finch Farm but wasted no time getting involved and were once again praised for making the day special.

“We are really grateful that Courtney and Megan have come down to Claire House,” said Head of Communications, Hannah Shannon. “They met the children, got involved with some art activities and got the glitter out. They made little mementos with the children so they can remember this day. It is something really special for everybody.