Kate Middleton has shared a personal message praising the work of children’s hospices for Children’s Hospice Week as the patron of East Anglia Children’s Hospices and Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice
Kate Middleton has praised the “extraordinary work” of children’s hospices in a written message to invite members of the public to join her in celebrating the life-changing work they do for Children’s Hospice Week.
The Princess of Wales wrote the personal message for Children’s Hospice Week, led by Together for Short Lives across the UK, the charity for children’s palliative care. The week, which runs until Sunday, June 22, is the only week of the year dedicated to raising awareness of children’s hospice services. Kate is the Royal Patron to two children’s hospices – East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) and Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice in South Wales.
“No parent expects to hear that their child has a serious health condition that could shorten their life,” the Princess wrote. “Sadly, this is the reality faced by thousands of families across the country, leaving them heart-broken, fearful of the future and often desperately isolated.
“Being able to access the support of one of the UK’s 54 children’s hospices means they don’t have to face that future alone. As Patron of East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices and Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice in South Wales, I have the immense privilege of seeing for myself the extraordinary work of our children’s hospices.
“Lifting spirits through laughter, fun and play, as well as listening, holding, caring and sharing, they support children and families through life, death and beyond. This Children’s Hospices Week, I hope you all will join me in celebrating the life-changing work they do and thanking them for the vital care they provide to children and families experiencing the most challenging times.”
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