‘The stuff of dreams’: Liverpool unites in bid to save children’s hospice

Community rallies to raise vital funds and protect lifeline service

More than £2 million needed to save the Francis House Children's Hospice

A community is coming together to save a beloved children’s hospice that provides vital care to youngsters with life-limiting conditions.

Francis House Children's Hospice in Liverpool, England, is facing an uncertain future due to a funding crisis. The hospice needs to raise £2 million to ensure it can continue to provide its essential services.

The hospice provides respite care, end-of-life care, and bereavement support to children and families across Merseyside. It also offers a range of therapies and activities, such as music therapy, art therapy, and play therapy.

The hospice is a lifeline for many families, providing them with much-needed support and care. One family who has benefited from the hospice's services is the family of nine-year-old Amelia.

Amelia has a rare genetic condition that means she has a life expectancy of just 10 years. She has been attending Francis House since she was a baby, and the hospice has provided her family with invaluable support.

"Francis House is the stuff of dreams," said Amelia's mom, Sarah. "It's a place where Amelia can be herself and where we can all feel supported."

The hospice is now facing an uncertain future due to a funding crisis. The hospice's main source of funding is from the government, but this funding has been cut in recent years.

The hospice is now relying on donations to make up the shortfall, but it is struggling to raise the money it needs. The hospice needs to raise £2 million to ensure it can continue to provide its essential services.

The community is rallying around the hospice to help it raise the money it needs. A number of fundraising events are being planned, including a sponsored walk, a golf day, and a charity auction.

The hospice is also hoping to receive support from local businesses and organizations. A number of businesses have already pledged their support, including Liverpool Football Club, which has donated £100,000 to the hospice.

The hospice is grateful for the support it has received so far, but it still needs to raise a significant amount of money to secure its future. The hospice is urging people to donate whatever they can to help save this vital service.