Nurses Appeal

Support our Nurses Appeal and help children like Bluebell today

As a parent, you never imagine that your child will be diagnosed with a life threatening condition. But when this diagnosis does happen, Acorns is here, and we are here every single day because children and families need us. But we can only be here with your support.

Nurses are at the heart of what we do and make Acorns so special. Through our Nurses Appeal, we are calling on you to help us fund the vital care Acorns Nurses provide – not just in our hospices, but also in local communities and family homes.

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Why this appeal matters more than ever.

Right now, the number of children with life limiting conditions in our region is among the highest in the country and is expected to continue growing. That’s why we’ve launched our Nurses Appeal.

Your donation to our charity appeal will help fund the compassionate, expert care that Acorns Nurses provide to children like Bluebell.

Will you give a special gift today to make sure these children and families are supported – no matter what?

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Support our Nurses Appeal today

Use the buttons below to pick the correct donation amount for you and help ensure that local children and families will have an Acorns Nurse by their side.

See the impact your donation can make for our Nurses Appeal.

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. Our Nurses Appeal is essential to ensuring we can continue to be there 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for families when they need us most. Your generous donation has the power to make an impact on someone’s life.

£25

£25 could help fund the cost of specialist care delivered by a Nurse.

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£35

£35 could pay for a child to enjoy a multi-sensory session with a Nurse.

£54

£54 could fund one hour of care for a child in a hospice.

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Meet Bluebell, the face of our appeal

Acorns Nurses guide families through the toughest times and make every moment of their child’s precious life matter.

Bluebell is just three years old and was born with a rare condition called exomphalos major, which meant that she was born with some of her organs outside her body. Bluebell comes to Acorns for specialist care and to make special memories with her family.

“I had heard of Acorns, but I didn’t really know what they did. I’ve honestly been so amazed by the support that they offer. The support has been invaluable for me. I’m so grateful that Acorns has been there for us. I can’t express in words what it means to have them here.” – Stella – Bluebell’s mum

Many families would struggle to cope without the care and support provided by Acorns Nurses. They describe Nurses as being like a member of the family. The bonds between our Nurses and the children and families they care for are strong and can last for many years.

Please donate to our Nurses Appeal today and make a big difference to local children just like Bluebell. Together we can ensure that Acorns Nurses will always be by their side, no matter what.