Happy 10th Birthday To The Donna Louise Children's Hospice
Robbie has been a Patron of the Donna Louise Children's Hospice since 2002 and today he helps to celebrate this amazing place's 10th birthday with the launch of their celebrity-led Ten10 campaign.
This campaign introduces the Celebrity Champions who are lending their support to the campaign: TV comedians Jo Brand and Nick Hancock; Stoke City mid-fielder Rory Delap; 14 times World Darts Champion Phil 'The Power' Taylor; and Potteries star Jonathan Wilkes.
Robbie has narrated the heart-touching short film below that explains the wonderful work that takes place at the hospice.
About the Donna Louise Children's Hospice
The Donna Louise Children's Hospice provides respite for children with life threatening conditions and support for the whole family at both the hospice and in their own home.
The hospice, called Treetops, is based in Trentham, on the outskirts of Stoke-on-Trent and provides respite and end of life care for children from all over Staffordshire and South Cheshire that are between the ages of 0 and 19 years and have a life-threatening illness. They provide a safe, caring environment where children and families can truly feel at home.
"It's a privilege for me to be a Patron of the Donna Louise Children’s Hospice," says Robbie. "The charity makes a real difference to these children whose lives have been tragically limited and I'm delighted to lend my support".
Since becoming Patron, Robbie has enjoyed a number of visits to The Donna Louise Children's Hospice. The first of these visits took place in 2002 when the hospice was under construction and Robbie wanted to see the progress being made with the building of Staffordshire’s first hospice for life threatened children. On Robbie’s return to England in early 2009, he helped raise the profile of the charity when it was experiencing difficult financial times as a result of the recession. Robbie’s heartfelt plea to the public through the media strengthened the charity's SOS Appeal and he continues to lend his support.
You can find out more about the Donna Louise Children's Hospice at www.donnalouisetrust.org.
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thatv was so lovely n moveing ,we also have rachael house kids hospice ,in stirling n i was going to do some charity work in the vshop or something ,but i think u made my mind up to see if vi can help out there n try n cheer kids u;p n have fun ,what a great idea ,thanks rob ,your a good person n really rather special to lots of people n not just me xxxxx
It is a fantastic place and needs your support ! x god bless
Today is a day of celebration. Why? Because, years ago on the same day, GOD sent me my flesh and bone conscience. Wishing my friendly inner voice a very happy birthday. Birthday Messages
Beautiful to see someone like yourself who can 'create an atmosphere' and make everyone stop and listen, while you promote a worthy cause - well done!
some people are so busy with their own lives,or wishing they were someone else,doing something else that they don't stop to think about those less fortunate. robbie,ur not 1 of those people and i salute you. x
My youngest daughter has many challenges and we use the Westmead Children's Hospital which is a 4 hour drive away. Next month we are hoping to get some answers on her condition, so we know which is the best way forward. It is a trully admirable thing you are doing in the UK for desperately ill children - I am sure I would be joined by many in saying a big thankyou for making a difference in these children's lives. Bless you. xxx
I cried when I watched this film. It's so heartbreaking to see children so young who know they must die. And it's great that institutions like this are caring for them and try to make their short lifes as happy as possible. Rob, it's wonderful that you support and promote this! This puts things into perspective, and it is more important than a new album (although I'm looking forward to that too, and I'm happy you haven't given up on music completely.) Rob, I absolutely agree that these dying children are very special personalities. When I was little, our neighbours' daughter died from bone cancer, and I always admired how brave that little girl was. She was 4 when she got cancer and 6 when she died, and she was an amazing person, who I will never forget.
Great that you support this rob. My son uses a hospice in the southwest. Can't wait to listen to our new album with him when he rceives the gift of hearing later this year. X
rob, its a touching film .. thanks for sharing, these children are unlucky one and you change their lives.. it will not be the same for them with your participation..its all worthy if you can make them smile again...xoxo
Robbie your one in a million, your so caring keep it up x x x