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Posted on 22nd February 2019

Supporter Stories: Fundraisers take on 10 miles & 10 pubs

For the second year running, Claire House supporter Judy Baigent and her friend Debbie Griffin organised the ’10 Miles, 10 Pubs’ walk in support of Claire House and Maggie’s Merseyside. The idea is quite simple really. Participants take on a 10-mile, starting and finishing at The Three Stags in Spital, calling in at another 9 […]

Posted on 28th January 2019

Take on a New Challenge this Year

The first month of 2019 is nearly over – where is the year going? As Claire House embarks on its 21st year, we are always looking at ways more supporters in the community can get involved with the hospice. We are fortunate to have thousands of amazing supporters from all across the region and we […]

Posted on 21st January 2019

Wellbeing at Claire House

At Claire House Children’s Hospice we do tough work. We do exactly what is says on the tin – we support dying children, and their families, at some of the most difficult times of their lives. But we have fun too – fun is one of our values. Just because life can be serious, doesn’t […]

Posted on 12th December 2018

Supporter Stories: Christmas Lights Extravaganza

Christmas for many is a magical time. And this can certainly be said for those who live near Ambleside Close in Saughall Massie, Wirral. Venturing into this close, children and big kids of all ages get to enjoy the festiveness at a whole new level. For the past 14 years, neighbours – started by Karen […]

Posted on 22nd November 2018

Dinosaurs, DVDs and Dresses…A Typical Day at a Claire House Shop

You’d think you’d remember the day you sold a big purple stegosaurus wouldn’t you, but it’s just another day and just another transaction at the Claire House Charity Shop in Mold. One minute it’s a dinosaur, the next a pair of binoculars, or on very rare days a pair of red-soled Louboutin stilettos. No matter […]

Posted on 26th October 2018

Claire House has kicked off its new Appeal

This week, Claire House Children’s Hospice has launched an urgent Appeal to help more seriously ill children across Merseyside, Cheshire and North Wales. The Appeal Kick Off The Appeal kicked off with a PR launch event at Liverpool’s Liver Building on Monday 22nd October. Families and Claire House staff met members of the media to raise […]

Posted on 27th September 2018

Claire Bear Boot Camp: Getting HellRunner Ready

With just over two weeks to go until the Claire House team take on HellRunner, the final bits of training have been taking place. The Claire House team includes individuals from all across the hospice, from fundraisers to care staff to our Chief Executive. Hell Up North is an extreme mud run, taking on Mother Nature […]

Claire House Volunteers Receive the Queen's Award

Posted on 10th September 2018

Claire House Volunteers Enjoy a Celebration ‘Fit for Royalty’

On Friday 31st August, a very special event was held at Leasowe Castle for our volunteers to celebrate the amazing achievement of receiving the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. Our party ‘fit for royalty’ was attended by over 200 of our volunteers who enjoyed a delicious afternoon tea and listened to inspiring speeches and live […]

Posted on 22nd August 2018

Splash Dash: A Perfect Way to Celebrate the Summer

Have you ever taken part in the Claire House Splash Dash? If not, first of all, what are you waiting for! And secondly, what is stopping you! Splash Dash is Merseyside’s original and messiest powdered paint run, providing the perfect family fun for all ages and personifies exactly what Claire House is all about – […]

Posted on 17th August 2018

Supporter Stories: Michael’s Three Summits Cycle Challenge

This weekend, Michael will be heading down to the Alps for his Three Summits Cycle Challenge. Michael decided to attempt this cycling challenge for his little sister, Ciara, who has Rett Syndrome. Ciara who is now 8, was diagnosed when she was just 2 years old. Michael said: “The day my parents told me, I […]

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