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Helen & Douglas House

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Helen & Douglas House is a registered charity caring for terminally ill babies, children, and young people. We are reliant on voluntary donations.

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Iris is 9 and was born in Indonesia. After complications at birth, she has cerebral palsy. She's been coming to us since 2019 Iris' mum Artittaya said ā€œLiving with a child, like Iris, it is hard, but Helen & Douglas House enables us to do things togetherā€

Iris is 9 and was born in Indonesia. After complications at birth, she has cerebral palsy. She's been coming to us since 2019

Iris' mum Artittaya said ā€œLiving with a child, like Iris, it is hard, but Helen & Douglas House enables us to do things togetherā€
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We were thrilled to welcome Sanjay & Demi from The Fruit and Veg Man to show them around the hospice Demi has already donated £1k to us. She also brought some delicious fruit with her, which was enjoyed by the families We are very grateful to them for their amazing support🧔

We were thrilled to welcome Sanjay &amp; Demi from <a href="/fruitandvegman/">The Fruit and Veg Man</a> to show them around the hospice

Demi has already donated £1k to us. She also brought some delicious fruit with her, which was enjoyed by the families 

We are very grateful to them for their amazing support🧔
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The loudest, bubbliest, smiliest event in the Helen & Douglas House calendar - Bubble Rush is just a few short months away! Grab your tickets today and save 25%: hdh.org.uk/run_the_bubbles

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Charlie conquered her nerves & took on a tandem skydive for the hospice. "Falling through the sky at terminal velocity wasn’t just a thrill. It was freeing. It was exhilarating in the truest sense" Want to feel free like Charlie? Sign up - ow.ly/MvY550VXUWG

Charlie conquered her nerves &amp; took on a tandem skydive for the hospice. 
"Falling through the sky at terminal velocity wasn’t just a thrill. It was freeing. It was exhilarating in the truest sense"
Want to feel free like Charlie? Sign up - ow.ly/MvY550VXUWG
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Michaela Griffiths, our Palliative Care Midwife at Helen & Douglas House joined the all4maternity podcast ā€˜Midwifery: Love, Life and Learning’, alongside three fellow hospice midwives. šŸ”— Listen now - hdh.org.uk/Hospice-Midwiv…

Michaela Griffiths, our Palliative Care Midwife at Helen &amp; Douglas House joined the <a href="/all4maternity/">all4maternity</a> podcast ā€˜Midwifery: Love, Life and Learning’, alongside three fellow hospice midwives.

šŸ”— Listen now - hdh.org.uk/Hospice-Midwiv…
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Recently, our Nursing & Care Team took some of the children who were staying with us on a sensory stroll through the botanical gardens. Luke, Aimee & William had a wonderful time soaking up the sun, exploring the flowers & new smells and experiencing the textures of the plants.

Recently, our Nursing &amp; Care Team took some of the children who were staying with us on a sensory stroll through the botanical gardens.

Luke, Aimee &amp; William had a wonderful time soaking up the sun, exploring the flowers &amp; new smells and experiencing the textures of the plants.
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Good luck to our amazing Snowdon Sunset Trekkers who will be taking on the challenge of climbing one of the UK’s highest peaks tomorrow! Your strength, courage, and commitment are truly inspiring. We’ll be cheering you on as you reach that summit! 🧔

Good luck to our amazing Snowdon Sunset Trekkers who will be taking on the challenge of climbing one of the UK’s highest peaks tomorrow!

Your strength, courage, and commitment are truly inspiring. We’ll be cheering you on as you reach that summit! 🧔
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It’s #VolunteersWeek! In 2024/25, an incredible 663 volunteers gave their time to support Helen & Douglas House. Together, they donated 66,756 hours - the equivalent of Ā£763,683 in economic value. But to us, their impact is priceless. Hear from some of our wonderful volunteersā€¦šŸ§”

It’s #VolunteersWeek! In 2024/25, an incredible 663 volunteers gave their time to support <a href="/HelenAndDouglas/">Helen & Douglas House</a>. Together, they donated 66,756 hours - the equivalent of Ā£763,683 in economic value. But to us, their impact is priceless. 

Hear from some of our wonderful volunteersā€¦šŸ§”
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This #VolunteersWeek we're introducing you to John who is celebrating 20 years of incredible volunteering! Thank you John - you're a star! ⭐ Read the blog to discover John’s 20 memories from 20 years of service - hdh.org.uk/Meet-John

This #VolunteersWeek we're introducing you to John who is celebrating 20 years of incredible volunteering!  Thank you John - you're a star! ⭐

Read the blog to discover John’s 20 memories from 20 years of service - hdh.org.uk/Meet-John
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For years, Gavin struggled with anxiety while working alone from home. After 2 weeks at a treatment centre, Gavin decided to volunteer at the Carterton Helen & Douglas House furniture shop which was just what he needed. 🧔 Read more - hdh.org.uk/Gavins-volunte… #VolunteersWeek

For years, Gavin struggled with anxiety while working alone from home.  After 2 weeks at a treatment centre, Gavin decided to volunteer at the Carterton <a href="/HelenAndDouglas/">Helen & Douglas House</a> furniture shop which was just what he needed. 🧔

Read more - hdh.org.uk/Gavins-volunte… 

#VolunteersWeek
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Meet some of our volunteers who share what makes giving their time at Helen & Douglas House so special. 🧔 We’re so grateful for all of our wonderful volunteers. Drop a thank you in the comments to show your support! ā¬‡ļø #VolunteersWeek #Volunteering

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It’s #VolunteersWeek & we're celebrating our wonderful crafting volunteers - a group stitched together by creativity & community spirit. They make tote bags, toys, bunting, sun hats, wall hangings & lots more for the hospice and shops! Thank you for your time and creations! 🧔

It’s #VolunteersWeek &amp; we're celebrating our wonderful crafting volunteers - a group stitched together by creativity &amp; community spirit. They make tote bags, toys, bunting, sun hats, wall hangings &amp; lots more for the hospice and shops!

Thank you for your time and creations! 🧔
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Are you a passionate storyteller and keen collaborator looking to make a difference in #Oxfordshire? We're are looking for a Trusts & Foundations Executive who'll make a difference to local terminally ill children & their families Apply now: ow.ly/klE450W4S2f

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✨ They did it!! ✨ Our amazing care team completed their Snowdon Sunset trek and raised £2,334 for Helen & Douglas House Our Snowdon superstars scaled the Welsh mountain to raise funds for the children and families they work with everyday at the hospice in Oxford

✨ They did it!! ✨ Our amazing care team completed their Snowdon Sunset trek and raised £2,334 for Helen &amp; Douglas House

Our Snowdon superstars scaled the Welsh mountain to raise funds for the children and families they work with everyday at the hospice in Oxford
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Join Yayi, award-winning pianist, at a beautiful piano recital presented by Oxford Global Culture, raising vital funds for Helen & Douglas House. šŸŽ¶ šŸ•¢ Sat 21st June, 7.30pm šŸ“ Holywell Music Room, Oxford šŸŽŸļø Find our more - hdh.org.uk/music-event

Join Yayi, award-winning pianist, at a beautiful piano recital presented by Oxford Global Culture, raising vital funds for Helen &amp; Douglas House. šŸŽ¶

šŸ•¢ Sat 21st June, 7.30pm
šŸ“ Holywell Music Room, Oxford

šŸŽŸļø Find our more - hdh.org.uk/music-event
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It's #PrideMonth and at Helen & Douglas House we proudly embrace diversity and foster an inclusive environment for all. We spoke to Amanda & Wendy, a same-sex couple about their experience at Helen & Douglas House and what Pride Month means to them. 🧔 Read more - hdh.org.uk/pride-month

It's #PrideMonth and at <a href="/HelenAndDouglas/">Helen & Douglas House</a> we proudly embrace diversity and foster an inclusive environment for all. We spoke to Amanda &amp; Wendy, a same-sex couple about their experience at <a href="/HelenAndDouglas/">Helen & Douglas House</a> and what Pride Month means to them. 🧔

Read more - hdh.org.uk/pride-month
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From a magical Mad Hatter’s Tea Party to a Long Service Awards celebrating 10 & 15 years of dedication, we ended Volunteers Week in style! Thank you to our amazing volunteers! 🧔

From a magical Mad Hatter’s Tea Party to a Long Service Awards celebrating 10 &amp; 15 years of dedication, we ended Volunteers Week in style! 

Thank you to our amazing volunteers! 🧔
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Bubble beards unite! Become king of the bubbles & raise money for Helen & Douglas House Jack who took part in 2023 said ā€œIt was the first time we had done something like this as a family and is now a treasured memoryā€ Get 50% off tickets - hdh.org.uk/run_the_bubbles

Bubble beards unite! Become king of the bubbles &amp; raise money for <a href="/HelenAndDouglas/">Helen & Douglas House</a>

Jack who took part in 2023 said ā€œIt was the first time we had done something like this as a family and is now a treasured memoryā€ 

Get 50% off tickets - hdh.org.uk/run_the_bubbles
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For Daryl, this Father’s Day will be especially hard. It’s his first without his son Jago, who died in November 2024 at just 18 months old. Read more in our latest blog post- helenanddouglas.org.uk/blog/fathers-d…

For Daryl, this Father’s Day will be especially hard. It’s his first without his son Jago, who died in November 2024 at just 18 months old. 

Read more in our latest blog post- helenanddouglas.org.uk/blog/fathers-d…
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It's #ChildrensHospiceWeek and we're opening the doors to the magic that happens every day at Helen & Douglas House. We’re thrilled to share that Helen & Douglas House has been featured in the June edition of Prima Magazine. 🧔 Read more - hdh.org.uk/Prima-magazine…

It's #ChildrensHospiceWeek and we're  opening the doors to the magic that happens every day at Helen &amp; Douglas House. 

We’re thrilled to share that Helen &amp; Douglas House has been featured in the June edition of <a href="/PrimaMag/">Prima Magazine</a>. 🧔

Read more - hdh.org.uk/Prima-magazine…