Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a Community Champion for Acorns? It’s a role that’s as varied and rewarding as the people who take it on. Our champions are the heart of our fundraising efforts, and they show up in all sorts of ways, from collecting donations to spreading joy at local events.
Community Champions
Community Champions
22nd September 2025
Community Champion Katisha Hyland
Katisha’s journey with Acorns began after she met some of our team at a networking event and heard about the vital work we do. Inspired to help, she volunteered at Acorns and never looked back.
Katisha loves the variety of the role, and it’s clear from her experiences that being a Community Champion is anything but boring. She has done everything from representing Acorns at cheque presentations to collecting pumpkins at Halloween to manning a tombola and helping out at the Three Counties Garden Fete.
“Volunteering for Acorns has been so rewarding”.
Getting everyone involved
Katisha says “I always end up having a great time and meeting some of the most wonderful and generous people that I would never ordinarily meet.”
Katisha’s enthusiasm is infectious! She’s even gotten her friends and husband involved, turning their volunteering into a fun, regular activity. “After doing a couple of collections with some of the fundraisers from Acorns, I have now been able to rope in some of my friends and my husband to come along and do small collections on our own,” she shares. “This means even more can go to Acorns with us volunteering just a few hours every month.
Rewarding moments
For Katisha, the most rewarding moments are seeing the direct impact of her work. “The summer fete was a personal favourite,” she recalls. “Being armed with a bubble gun and watching some of the children from the hospice enjoying the music and the atmosphere absolutely filled my heart with joy.”
Katisha’s story shows that every little bit of help makes a world of difference. “I can’t recommend volunteering enough,” she says. “Acorns are always in need of more help and for just a couple of hours a month you can really make a world of difference.”
Thank you to our Community Champions
A huge thank you to Katisha and all of our Community Champions for the incredible work you do. Your time and dedication help us provide life-changing care for local children and their families.
If you are interested in becoming a Community Champion and making a difference like Katisha, get in touch with our team today!