While Christmas is full of joy for so many, for many more it can be bittersweet. A time when the absence of loved ones is felt more deeply.

Celebrate Your Star offers a meaningful way to honour the memory of those loved and missed, while creating a positive impact for children with short lives.

More children and families need our support than ever before. When a child receives a life limiting or life threatening diagnosis, their family’s world is turned upside down. It’s a terrifying, lonely time – and help can’t wait. But with your help, they don’t have to.

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Dedicate your star

By taking part in Celebrate Your Star, your gift will be a guiding light in someone’s darkest moments. Your support helps families find strength, comfort and hope – reminding them they don’t have to face this frightening journey alone.

You can dedicate a star to anyone close to your heart – a member of your family, a dear friend or colleague – whether they were supported by Acorns or not. In exchange for every donation, not only will you receive a special handcrafted star with a named dedication, your kindness will provide essential care and support to families facing incredibly difficult times.

Visit our virtual Christmas tree to donate and dedicate your star to someone special.

Alongside your gift, you’ll be able to leave a tribute to your loved one which we’ll include in our Book of Remembrance and display at our events. You can also donate through our website.

Two stars will be created in your loved one’s name. One will be added to the Christmas tree at an Acorns hospice and the other will be posted to you to display on your own tree at home.

Please note, all stars will be posted following the final event on 7th December.

Dedicate your star

How your donation helps

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£20

£20 could help fund the resources our clinical Outreach teams require when providing short breaks in the family home.

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£35

£35 could pay for a child to enjoy a multisensory session with a Nurse.

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£50

£50 could help towards a hydrotherapy session with a Physiotherapist.

Dedicate your star today

Join us to Celebrate Your Star!

Why not join us at one of our Celebrate Your Star events this Christmas? This year we are hosting two special gatherings, offering a chance to begin the festive season by honouring your star’s memory.

At each of our events you’ll be able to join other Acorns supporters to:

  • Hear from families and staff as they share their Acorns stories
  • Join in with fantastic musical entertainment for a festive sing-along and enjoy a few delicious refreshments.
  • Find your star hanging on our Christmas tree
  • Find the name of your loved one in our Book of Remembrance

Celebrate Your Star is kindly supported by…

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