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Shooting Star Children's Hospices is a leading hospice charity caring for babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions, and their families.

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Shooting Star @sschospices.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
On #InternationalNursesDay, we want to say a heartfelt thank you to our incredible nursing team for their continued compassion, dedication, and care for the children and families we support. Watch the video below to hear from Tracie, our Nurse Consultant, and Leanne, our Deputy Director of Care⬇️🩵
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Shooting Star @sschospices.bsky.social · 25/04/2026
We've loved seeing all your doggies on their Stroll into Spring adventures sporting our Shooting Star merch! Remember our amazing supporters Paw Wash have provided a hamper for the highest fundraiser and a £50 voucher for the second-highest, so head on out and claim your place on our lead-erboard! 🐕
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Shooting Star @sschospices.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
We're finalists in the Smiley Charity Film Awards, and voting is now open for the People's Choice Award🎉🩵 We're so proud of our film 'A Little Light', created with Liquona and would really appreciate your support in this next round➡️ f.mtr.cool/gpyyvhhilk
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Shooting Star @sschospices.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Can you help support Shooting Star by shopping our Amazon Wish List?🩵 We absolutely love arts and crafts here at Shooting Star, and we know how much joy being creative brings to children and families we support. Shop our hospice supplies wish list➡️ f.mtr.cool/zedvkcfwai
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Shooting Star @sschospices.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
Mother’s Day can be a tough time for many, and we’re holding those we support in our thoughts today. If you’re finding things especially heavy, our bereavement hub offers support and resources that may bring some comfort➡️ f.mtr.cool/fcbytzzfxi
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Shooting Star @sschospices.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
Over the next few days, we'll be saying a huge thank you to our incredible supporters - we truly couldn't do it without you!🙌🩵
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Shooting Star @sschospices.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Staff and children at our Guildford hospice, Christopher's, have stepped into their favourite stories today to celebrate World Book Day!📚🩵 From dinosaurs to princesses, everybody is having great fun spending the day dressed up as their favourite characters.
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Hospice UK @hospiceuk.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Jake was diagnosed with a disorder called fucosidosis, a life-limiting condition so rare that at the time only ten other children in the world were alive with it. Jake's diagnosis was a shock to parents Karen and Scott, who following a GP referral, visited their local children's hospice. (1/3)
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Shooting Star @sschospices.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Whilst the kitchen at our Guildford hospice, Christopher's, is having a refresh, children, staff, and volunteers have had fun painting beautiful artwork onto the temporary wall to keep the dining room nice and bright!🎨🩵
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Shooting Star @sschospices.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
A huge thank you to Garson's - Esher, who, in partnership with Basic Fun!, donated 250 @carebearsshow.bsky.social to our Guildford hospice, Christopher's, a few weeks ago for children and families to enjoy🧸🌈 #ThankYouThursday
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Shooting Star @sschospices.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
#ThisIsHospiceCare💛🩵 For a second year, we're proud to stand with 127 hospices across the UK for the 'This is Hospice Care' campaign brought together by @hospiceuk.bsky.social. Together with your support, we can protect the future of hospice care➡️ www.shootingstar.org.uk/how-you-can-...
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Shooting Star @sschospices.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
We're hiring a Complementary Therapies Lead💆🩵 As a Complementary Therapies Lead, you will lead the delivery of high-quality complementary therapies to children, parents and families of Shooting Star. ⏰: Part-time 📍: Hampton and Guildford Apply today➡️ ssch.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/...
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Shooting Star @sschospices.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Did you know? It's Payroll Giving Month💵🩵 Through Payroll Giving, you can make a meaningful, tax-efficient difference straight from your salary - helping Shooting Star make every moment count for families facing the unimaginable. Find out more➡️ www.shootingstar.org.uk/how-you-can-...
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Shooting Star @sschospices.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Looking to take on a new challenge this year?💪 Whether it's a 5k, 10k, a marathon, or even a skydive, there's a challenge for everyone! Check out our fundraising events calendar to find an event happening near you➡️ www.shootingstar.org.uk/how-you-can-...
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Upcoming Shooting Star Events ⭐️
Whatever goal you set yourself, from climbing a mountain to walking round your local park, you'll be making a huge difference to children with life-limiting conditions.
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Shooting Star @sschospices.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Last year, we created a powerful video, 'A little light in the darkness', which tells the moving story of Alison and Warren and their son, Dylan-James, and the care and support Shooting Star provided when the unimaginable happened.
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A Little Light
We bring light to the darkest moments At Shooting Star Children’s Hospices, we support the whole family - life-limited children, their siblings, parents,…
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Shooting Star @sschospices.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
In the run-up to Christmas, the Celebrating Rory team held its traditional wreath-making event, which is now in its ninth year! Everyone had a very merry time, with many of the attendees being loyal supporters. The event raised an incredible £1,529.14🎄🩵 #FundraiserFriday
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Shooting Star @sschospices.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Received an unwanted present? Maybe a book you've read before, or an item of clothing that you're just not sure about... Rather than let it take up space, why not donate it to Shooting Star?🛍️ Find your local shop➡️ f.mtr.cool/xlcwonlcyz
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Shooting Star @sschospices.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
We’re grateful to Helen Maguire MP for visiting Shooting Star Children’s Hospices. Her support helps shine a light on the critical work we do in providing vital care for children and families affected by life-limiting conditions. Thank you for championing this cause.
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Shooting Star @sschospices.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
Kickstart your new year with a fundraising challenge💪 Join #TeamShootingStar for the London Winter Walk on Saturday 24 January, where you can choose between a 10k, half marathon, or full marathon. What are you waiting for? Sign up today➡️ f.mtr.cool/ialatthttu
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Shooting Star @sschospices.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
A highlight of August was the arrival of our new cuddle bed, thanks to the generosity of everyone who supported our 'Make every cuddle count' appeal, and the support of the Community Foundation for Surrey.  f.mtr.cool/nhpnyqvszt #shootingstarhighlights
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Shooting Star @sschospices.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
And the winner is...THE RAINBOW TREE🎄🌈 Supported young person, Rita, took her job as Christmas tree judge very seriously and decided that the beautiful rainbow tree is our winner for 2025💙
A supported young person in front of a Christmas tree decorated in rainbow decorations.Supported young person in front of Christmas tree decorated with rainbow decorations. CEO of Shooting Star crouched down to the right.
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Shooting Star @sschospices.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
Looking for a last-minute stocking filler?🎁 When you buy one of our knitted chocolate orange covers between now and Wednesday 17th December, you'll also receive a free lucky dip knitted item (Santa hat, knitted star, or bobble hat)➡️ f.mtr.cool/dmkhbpumqj
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Shooting Star @sschospices.bsky.social · 12/12/2025
This #FundraiserFriday, we want to celebrate Ryan and Emily from Taylor Wimpey, who took part in the Santa in the City run last week🏃🎅 Together, they have raised an incredible £3,000 for Shooting Star🙌 What an amazing way to bring some festive cheer, whilst raising vital funds🩵
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Shooting Star @sschospices.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
We’re almost halfway to our Christmas Crowdfunder goal thanks to all your amazing support!  There’s still time to donate and help give supported families more chances to make magical Christmas memories.
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Every child deserves a chance to meet Santa
Your support will help children and families that use our hospice have the chance to enjoy a magical Christmas.
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Shooting Star @sschospices.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
Our third 🌟 Light up a Star 🌟 service was filled with music and memories. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this special evening.
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Light Up a Star service remembers loved ones
For the third year, All Saints Church in Hampton was filled with love and reflection on 1 December, as we welcomed families, friends and supporters from the community to come … Continued
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Shooting Star @sschospices.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
It's International Volunteers Day, and this year the theme is "Every Contribution Matters"  We recently celebrated the contributions of our volunteers at a thank-you event, including some who have been volunteering for over 25 years!  
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Celebrating our volunteers
On Sunday 16 November, we were delighted to welcome 60 of our dedicated volunteers to our annual Volunteer Thank You event.
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Shooting Star @sschospices.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
It's #GivingTuesday🩵  Can you give the families we support the chance to make magical memories this Christmas by donating to our crowdfunder?➡️ f.mtr.cool/sxqoqnlkci
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Shooting Star @sschospices.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Come and get your Christmas presents wrapped at Clapham Junction on the 4th December!🎁 We’ll be on Platform 9 with our incredible volunteers from MLC Partners, who are generously giving their time to wrap Christmas presents and raise funds for Shooting Star🙌🩵
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Shooting Star @sschospices.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Come and visit us at London Waterloo!🎶 We’re delighted to be joining the amazing Rock Choir on the 2nd December, to spread some festive cheer and raise vital funds for Shooting Star. Enjoy the music, soak up the Christmas spirit, and support a great cause🎄✨
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Shooting Star @sschospices.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Every child should have a chance to meet Santa🎅🎄 Your support means that children and families under our care won't miss out on the magic of Christmas this year➡️ www.shootingstar.org.uk/how-you-can…
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Shooting Star @sschospices.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
There may be some minor ho-ho-holdups in Richmond on Saturday 6 December as hundreds of cycling Santas take to the streets once again! Njinga are back with their 13th Annual Santa Cycle - and YOU can be part of it. Sign up now ➡️ bit.ly/43fDfPd and be part of this annual festive event! 🎅 🚴‍♂️
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Shooting Star @sschospices.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
Some of our wonderful volunteers have been hard at work today putting tinfoil on the windows at Shooting Star House. But can you guess why?  (👽⁉️)
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Shooting Star @sschospices.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
A HUGE thank you to everyone who took part in The Knit Before Christmas - we've had over 800 amazing knits: hundreds of Christmas puddings alongside Santa hats, reindeers and so much more. Now who wants one? Buy at a local fair ➡️ bit.ly/4oWOmoB  Buy on our website ➡️ bit.ly/4nAzye4
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Shooting Star @sschospices.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
Join us on 1 December at All Saints Church, Hampton, for Light up a Star. Together, we’ll celebrate the lives of loved ones through poetry, music, and reflection, as we light our lanterns to remember the light of those no longer with us. 🌟 www.shootingstar.org.uk/event/light…
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Shooting Star @sschospices.bsky.social · 31/10/2025
Happy Halloween! We've spookified Shooting Star House with these amazingly artistic pumpkins decorated by supported young people at yesterday's Youth Connect.  Wishing you all an evening of many treats and not too many tricks! 🎃
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Shooting Star @sschospices.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
The countdown is on🗓️🎄 If you're feeling organised, why not support Shooting Star by picking up some Christmas cards ready for the festive season! We have lots of different designs to choose from, all available online and in our shops🛍️➡️ www.shootingstar.org.uk/product-cate...
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Shooting Star @sschospices.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
Happy Diwali to all those celebrating this week, which includes many amongst our supported families, volunteers and staff. We are marking the occasion at both Christopher's and Shooting Star House, with lots of lights to help banish the darkness, and diya lamps for people to take home. 🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️
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Shooting Star @sschospices.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
A treat for all the senses this weekend at the first @surreyhillsent.bsky.social Fire and Food Fair! Visit our stall to learn how you can support our work.  Live cooking demos, artisan food and much s'more awaits you! 🔥🥩 
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Surrey Hills Fire and Food Fair 2025 - Surrey Hills National Landscape
Ignite your senses with live-fire, food and outdoor living, local brews, and cosy fire pits at the Surrey Hills Food & Fire Fair
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Shooting Star @sschospices.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
#WaveOfLight
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Shooting Star @sschospices.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
Orange you all amazing!🍊 Thanks to your generous donations we have over £500 to spend in our Chocolate Orange collection pot. So with Tesco running a £1 clubcard promotion, we did a quick run to our local stores and left with a cart full of oranges (and a few strange looks from other shoppers... 😆)
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Shooting Star @sschospices.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
This week marks #HospiceCareWeek🩵 This year's theme is #MoreThanYouThink, and we want to shine a light on one of our incredible cooks, Donna. Donna has been cooking delicious meals for children, families, staff and volunteers at our Guildford hospice for over 20 years, and
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Shooting Star @sschospices.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Sign up to a regular monthly gift via our website in October and receive a free Shooting Star 2026 diary! ⭐   By pledging a regular gift, you can help us to plan outstanding support for every family that we care for and provide security for our future➡️ www.shootingstar.org.uk/donate
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Shooting Star @sschospices.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Yesterday we held our first National Child Death Summit. Thank you so much to our colleagues from children’s hospices, charities and our local and national partners, for coming together to understand what we can do together to reduce health inequalities in children’s palliative care.
A panel of speakers at the National Child Death Summit answers questions from the room.
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Shooting Star @sschospices.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
To close our Summit, Lisa Dennis, our Director of Care, introduces an opportunity for hospices to work together to help hospice care reach all the families that need it.
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Shooting Star @sschospices.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
Now it’s the chance for our expert panel to answer audience questions from the day so far.
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Shooting Star @sschospices.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
Bereaved Dad Paul explaining very movingly about how having bereavement care from Shooting Star is helping him after the sudden death of his daughter Erin.
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Shooting Star @sschospices.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
Lisa and Sarah share the Shooting Star model of specialist bereavement care, which has meant an additional 219 families have been able to access the care they need.
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Shooting Star @sschospices.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
Aisha Peters, bereaved mother of Damali, talks to Alison about what it was like to navigate grief without specialist bereavement support.
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Shooting Star @sschospices.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
Our internationally acclaimed keynote speaker, Professor Julia Downing delivers the first session on how to influence global change in managing health inequalities.
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Shooting Star @sschospices.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
We’re delighted to welcome 79 organisations, including 34 children’s hospices, to our first National Child Death Summit. Today we'll be sharing our new collaborative pathway of bereavement care, hearing from expert speakers and discussing how we can end inequalities in accessing bereavement care.
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