Location: Villa Park, Trinity Rd, Birmingham B6 6HE Contact:events@acorns.org.uk
Acorns are incredibly proud to be the chosen charity supported by Aston Villa FC Women!
Acorns are the chosen charity supported by Acton Villa FC women at their game against Arsenal Women on Wednesday 30th April.
Villa fans are at the heart of our community, much like Acorns specialist children’s hospices. We’re asking fans to unite with Acorns to bring hope and joy to local children facing life’s toughest challenges – for fans to be ‘part of the Pride’ that extends beyond the stands, a pride that cares, shares, and transforms lives.
Share your pride – use #PartOfThePride and #AcornsChildrensHospice to share that you’ve donated and made a difference
Together, we can make a lasting impact. Let’s show the strength of the Villa Pride and bring smiles to those who need them most.
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Be part of the Pride
Be part of the Pride by placing a donation below.
See the impact your donation can make.
How your donation helps
In the past year, Acorns has cared for 781 children and 1,045 families across our region.
As a collective, £35,000 raised could pay for an entire day of vital care at all three of our West Midlands hospices. Your generous donation has the power to make an impact on someone’s life.
£5
£5 could allow us to provide lunch and dinner for a child in one of our hospices.
£20
£20 could fund the resources our clinical Outreach team requires when providing short breaks in the family home.
£45
£45 could fund one hour of specialist palliative care for a child in a hospice.
Alfie and his family are Part of the Pride
For parents Clare and Anthony, Alfie was the perfect addition to their family, and they couldn’t wait to meet him. Yet, just four days after he was born, they noticed something wasn’t quite right.
At seven days old, little Alfie was diagnosed with aortic atresia and underwent his first open-heart surgery. His second followed at seven months old, his third at two years old, and in 2023, at just 10, Alfie bravely endured his fourth open-heart surgery.
For Clare, each hospital visit feels like a blur. But for superfan Alfie, there’s only one thing on his mind – football.
So, when Alfie had the chance to meet his football heroes at Acorns Children’s Hospice, where he and his family receive lifeline care and support, he was over the moon. “I’ve played FIFA with Digne and I even beat McGinn 5-1 this year!” Alfie says.
It’s just one of the many precious memories Acorns has helped them create.
Abseil from the Holte End for the Aston Villa Foundation and Acorns
Are you a die-hard Villan or have always wanted to tackle your fear of heights but never found the right opportunity? Then this is the event for you!
Experience the truly unique feeling of abseiling from the rafters of the Holte End Stand, giving you an entirely new, and quite frankly breathtaking, view of Villa Park. This event allows you to face your fears whilst also supporting two incredible causes – Acorns Children’s Hospice and the Aston Villa Foundation.
This event is being run in partnership by the Aston Villa Foundation and Acorns Children’s Hospice, with proceeds raised from the event being split equally between the two beneficiaries.
Feeling a little nervous? Don’t worry, the abseil will be conducted by Redpoint Climbing Centre, Birmingham, who will be bringing along their highly experienced team to guide you at every step of the way, and ensure your safety throughout.
Registration costs just £30, with a minimum fundraising pledge per abseiler of £150.
The abseil is open to participants aged 16 and over. There is no maximum weight limit, but there is a maximum waist measurement of 150cm / 59″ and thigh measurement of 90cm / 35″.
Participants will receive a certificate and a photograph of their experience to share with friends and family.
We are thrilled to be joining AVFC Women for an Acorns matchday takeover!
Come out on 18th May for Aston Villa FC Women vs AFC Man City Women match at Villa Park, where Acorns is the chosen charity. Our amazing volunteers will be there collecting on the day so make sure to bring a pound to the ground.
Can’t make it to Villa Park, or want to support us ahead of the match? Then you can donate below!
Be part of the Pride
Can’t make it to the match – or forgot your pound for the ground? No problem! Be part of the Pride by placing a donation below.
See the impact your donation can make.
How your donation helps
In the past year, Acorns has cared for 750 children and nearly 1,000 families across our region.
It costs £27,000 per day to provide our services and it is only with your support that we can be there 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for children who need specialist nursing care. Your generous donation has the power to make an impact on someone’s life.
£5
£5 could allow us to provide lunch and dinner for a family member at Acorns.
£10
£10 could fund art supplies for a session of specialist craft play and memory making.
£20
£20 could help fund the resources our clinical Outreach teams require when providing short breaks in the family home.
£45
£45 could fund one hour of care for a child in a hospice.
Volunteer with us
Support us at Acorns Aston Villa Women matchday as a collection volunteer. All Acorns volunteers will have the chance to watch the match, before collecting again afterwards!
Date: 18th May 2024 Times: 12:00pm – 6:00pm. Kick-off 3:00pm Location: Villa Park
