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Scotland’s only children’s hospice charity launches £20M appeal to transform care

‘More Than a Hospice’ will rebuild, renew and reimagine children’s palliative care across Scotland as stays at CHAS’ hospices increase by 45% in the last 3 years.

Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) launches More Than a Hospice, a £20 million appeal to change how Scotland cares for dying children, no matter where they live, and ensure all families have real choice in joined up care, so no one faces the death of their child alone.

The bold £20 million initiative appeal will allow CHAS to meet rising pressure on children’s palliative care services by transforming how Scotland cares for its most vulnerable children and families.

Stays at CHAS’s hospices have increased by 45% in the last 3 years* underscoring the increasing pressure on services and the urgent need for facilities and world-class models of care to keep pace with families’ needs. The surge is being driven by medical advances meaning more children and families need specialist support over longer periods whether at home, in hospital or in hospices.

CHAS supports babies, children and young people with life‑shortening conditions, and the families who care for them, providing specialist palliative care. For families, that can mean months or years of round‑the‑clock care, exhausting routines and constant emotional and practical pressure, while trying to protect ordinary moments together.

More Than a Hospice is an urgent call to Scotland to recognise what children’s hospice care really means today, and to back a long‑term plan to ensure families continue to have choice, comfort and support for decades to come.

Caroline Johnstone, from Sauchie in Clackmannanshire, was introduced to CHAS when her daughter Ayla was born in 2011. Ayla lives with Edwards’ Syndrome and has been receiving support from CHAS for the past 14 years.

Caroline said: “Since Ayla was diagnosed, CHAS has supported us as a family at Rachel House in Kinross. CHAS makes sure we have a choice in care for Ayla. We feel part of a community of families who are going through the same challenges and experiences. CHAS and the Rachel House team have helped Ayla continue to thrive and are always just a phone call away”.

“I’ve phoned at midnight and during the day and they’re always there. If I’m lying awake during the night worrying about something to do with Ayla and need to chat to someone, I know I can phone CHAS – that truly is a lifeline.”

“Ayla absolutely loves the sensory room and going out for walks around the beautiful grounds. She is quite sassy and loves a bit of nonsense but is also tactile and affectionate and the staff all know her personality so well which is great”.

Rami Okasha, CEO at CHAS said: “More Than a Hospice is a movement to rebuild, renew and reimagine what children’s palliative care can be.

“We want to unite communities, medical professionals and policymakers behind a shared mission: that every family has genuine choice and unwavering support during the hardest moments of their lives. Real choice is what we would all expect to have when we are facing the most devastating times.

“Every week, in Scotland, three children die from an incurable condition, and CHAS provides unwavering care at every step on this hardest of journeys for families facing this devastating reality, in our two hospices, in hospitals and at home.

“We welcome advances in medicine which mean more children are living longer with complex needs, but too many families still lack real choice about where and how their child is cared for.

“This is our biggest ever fundraising appeal since Rachel House was built over 30 years ago. Back then CHAS was founded thanks to the kindness and generosity of the Scottish public, today, this More Than A Hospice Appeal is an invitation for the people of Scotland to stand together again behind a simple belief: that no one should face the death of their child alone.”

The £20 million will allow CHAS to bring real choice to families as their child dies by:

  • Rebuilding Rachel House, Scotland’s first ever children’s hospice as a modern, flexible space designed around the needs of today’s families, including those caring for children with the most complex conditions.
  • Renewing Robin House so it continues to be a welcoming home‑from‑home where families can access specialist care, respite and support.
  • Reimagining care for the long term by strengthening children’s palliative care across Scotland, including closer working with the NHS and improving support for families at home at the end of life.

Together, these improvements will help ensure CHAS can continue to deliver highly specialist, family‑centred care as needs evolve, supporting families not just through the hardest moments, but through the long journey that often comes before.

To mark the launch of the appeal CHAS is asking people to ‘Make Their Mark’ on a giant fingerprint tree. Each print is a pledge to support CHAS More Than A Hospice Appeal and help transform hospice and palliative care for Scotland’s children and families, now and for the future.

The beautiful large-scale visual, created in partnership with artist Marion Deuchars, starts with a single fingerprint and grows with every addition from children and their families. It will create a lasting reminder that no family should face the death of a child alone.

Make your mark by donating today and ensure no one face the death of a child alone at chas.org.uk

Deborah Meaden calls on people to help hungry children ahead of Random Acts of Kindness Day

Dragons’ Den star has teamed up with Mary’s Meals to show small change, just 10p, can have a big impact 

MaryÕs Meals Deborah Meaden joins forces with MaryÕs Meals as part of their ongoing Sponsor a School campaign.

Entrepreneur and Dragons’ Den star Deborah Meaden is encouraging people across the country to invest in a child’s future today – Random Acts of Kindness Day (Tuesday, 17 February).

Longtime supporter Deborah has once again teamed up with international school feeding charity Mary’s Meals and is calling on the public to make a big impact with their small change. 

Deborah says: “It costs just 10p to feed a hungry child with Mary’s Meals, and just £19.15 for a full school year. How incredible is that?!  

“This Random Acts of Kindness Day is the perfect time to give a little to Mary’s Meals. Your kindness will ensure that children in some of the world’s poorest communities can learn and play on a full tummy, allowing them to be the happy children they were born to be.”

“How often do you find 10p down the back of the sofa or hidden in your jacket pocket? It’s remarkable that that one coin can have such a substantial impact on a hungry child, giving them a nutritious meal in school on a day where they otherwise may not have had anything else to eat.”

Mary’s Meals feeds a daily school meal to three million children in 16 countries including Ethiopia, Haiti and Yemen. The charity, founded in a shed in the Highlands in 2002, encourages children experiencing poverty and hunger into the classroom where they gain a basic education that can provide an escape route from poverty.

Thanks to the kindness of those donating, 11-year-old Mickael from Madagascar is thriving both in the classroom and on the football pitch.

Mickael says: “What has changed in me since the school feeding started is that I am not hungry at school and I can focus during class.  

“My favourite subject at school is mathematics and my favourite game is playing football because we compete between class, during the break.”

Deborah says: “With your support, children like Mickael can reach their full potential. I’m delighted to be supporting Mary’s Meals, and stories of Mickael’s and three million children like him show that a little kindness really does go a long way!”

Dan McNally, Head of Grassroots Engagement at Mary’s Meals, says: “We all know from Deborah’s role on Dragons’ Den that she knows the power of investment, and we’re incredibly thankful for her support as we invest in the future of children by providing them with nutritious meals and a chance to realise their potential.

“Random Acts of Kindness Day gives us the chance to reflect and take action to help those less fortunate than us. Mary’s Meals’ low-cost model means even the smallest donation can have a life-changing impact on hungry children.”

To find out more and to donate to Mary’s Meals, please visit:

 marysmeals.org.uk 

Charity issues urgent call for friendly locals to provide support & friendship

PSPA, the UK’s only charity dedicated to supporting families living with rare neurological conditions, is calling out for new volunteers to join its Befriending Service. 

As rare conditions, being diagnosed with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) or Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD) can feel extremely isolating. To help increase support and reduce isolation in families affected by the conditions, PSPA is looking for Befriending Volunteers to donate just two to three hours a week or fortnight to change a life.

The service pairs Befriending Volunteers with local residents, who feel socially isolated or need support coming to terms with their PSP & CBD diagnosis. Whether it’s a weekly cup of tea or a simple phone call, these interactions provide a vital lifeline to the outside world.

“Living with a diagnosis of PSP or CBD is life changing and at times an individual or a family may need support to help them through a time of crisis, when struggling with a new diagnosis or if isolated or alone,” says Lavonne McCormmack, PSPA’s Volunteer Coordinator. “A diagnosis can put a strain on relationships and people’s mental health and having someone to talk to about their worries really can make a difference.”

“To ensure we can help more people across the UK, we’re looking for more volunteers to join our Befriending Service to help ensure no one faces these rare, incurable conditions alone. If you have a spare couple of hours, per week or per fortnight and you’d like to help, we’d love to hear from you.”

PSPA are currently looking to recruit Befriending Volunteers in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Nottingham, Staffordshire, Birmingham, Leicestershire, Bristol, Somerset, Dorset, Devon and Cornwall. 

Volunteer requirements

Volunteers are asked to commit to supporting an individual or family at least once a fortnight for a minimum of 12 weeks, and up to a year. Full training and ongoing support are provided.

“We cannot underestimate the relief the carer and person living with PSP or CBD can feel after speaking with someone who has been “on a similar journey.” David, PSPA Befriending Volunteer.Interested individuals can apply at www.pspassociation.org.uk/volunteering/or call Lavonne on 01327 356137.

Santa Paws: Dogs to sign 46.9 MILLION Christmas cards

Brits spend more on gifts for pampered pooches than their best buds – whilst dogs will sign 46.9 MILLION Christmas cards

As the nation gears up for the festive break, new research reveals what dog owners have long known – our dogs aren’t just pets; they’re family.

From joining in on Christmas morning gift exchanges to featuring in family photos, festive walks, and even ‘signing’ Christmas cards, the UK’s four-legged friends are being treated like lifelong best friends – cherished companions who make every home a happier place.

The festive period gives us a chance to fully appreciate this – we spend less time rushing around, consumed in work or life tasks, and we have more time to dedicate to the things, people and animals we love so dearly. 

Brits consider their dogs to be part of the family. They’re valued members of our households – 40% think of their dog as their child, and another 49% refer to them as their best friend, according to a new survey commissioned by Dogs Trust as part of their Happy Place Index, which spoke to 5,002 UK dog owners. 

It is a scientific fact that dogs have the power to make us happier people. When you look at your dog, your brain produces more oxytocin. It works both ways, and recent studies have shown that just looking at each other causes your dog’s oxytocin levels to go up, too. 

This is reinforced by the 87% who agreed their dog’s happiness level impacts their own – 60% have spent more time in nature since becoming dog owners, 28% have met and socialised with more people, and 35% feel less lonely. 

Intent on returning the favour this festive season, dog owners across the UK will spend more on presents for their dog than they will for their closest friend this Christmas.

On average, owners will buy their dog five presents at £25 each (£125) whilst giving their closest friend three presents at £35 each (£105 in total). That’s £20 more spent on lucky pups across the country.

Over two thirds (65%) – approximately 6.7 million households – will sign their dog’s name in family Christmas cards this year, rising to 71% of Gen Zs and 70% of Millennials. Dogs will sign an average of 7 cards, meaning there could be up to 46,900,000 paw-printed cards in circulation this month.

Actress and Dogs Trust supporter Suranne Jones, who recently visited the Dogs Trust rehoming centre in Glasgow, said: “Christmas in our house definitely revolves around our dachshunds Mickey and Chase – they’re brothers, they’re inseparable, and they’re absolutely part of the family.

“They get their own pile of presents, they’re always involved in the festive routines, and yes, their names definitely end up on the Christmas cards.

“They bring so much joy and comfort, especially at Christmas, and I honestly can’t imagine life without them”.

Our love of dogs knows no bounds, and the social time we spend with our treasured pets is clearly important to us. Over half (59%) of owners have cancelled plans simply because their dog couldn’t join them.

18% say they have done this many times, rising to 26% of Gen Zs and 24% of Birmingham residents, and those living in homes without gardens are especially likely to cancel – 28% have done so repeatedly, a sign that companionship often outweighs socialising outside the home.

Dr Rob Christley, PhD, Honorary Professor of Epidemiology & One Health at the University of Liverpool and Head of Research at Dogs Trust comments: “The company of our dogs is becoming increasingly valued, as many opt for those cosy nights in and are likely to keep this up as we near the frosty festive season.

“We have it on good pawthority that 67% of Brits have cancelled their plans because they preferred to stay home with their dog; this is especially the case amongst Gen Zs, Millennials, and busy Londoners.

“It’s brilliant to see that our dogs are not only being cared for, but they’re being chosen, again and again, as company over convenience”.

Dogs Trust wants every dog to have a Happy Place. In 2025 alone, the charity rehomed 9,519 lucky pups (up to 9th December), who are now getting ready to enjoy their first presents and see their name in their first family Christmas cards in their new loving furever homes. 

Dr Christley adds: “For dogs, a Happy Place can be somewhere physical, like cuddling up next to their owner on the sofa, dozing by the fire, or rolling around in a muddy puddle… But it can also be a feeling, like the excitement of a new toy, the comfort of being with their favourite humans, or the relief of just being somewhere safe”.

However, there are still thousands of dogs who will spend the festive season in rescue centres, cared for by dedicated teams of staff and volunteers. You can help these pups feel as warm and fuzzy as yours by supporting your local Dogs Trust centre with gifts this Christmas.

Essentials that we might overlook like treats, enrichment puzzles, and food bowls are paramount to the foundations of a dog’s Happy Place, and they’re all available here: 

https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/support-us/our-shops/charity-shops/amazon-wishlists. 

And for those in need of last minute cards, Dogs Trust also has a range of festive cards on sale.

Help keep families together with their seriously ill children this Christmas

Dear Editor,

The festive season should be one of joy. Yet for many families, Christmas will be spent facing the fear and uncertainty of having a seriously ill child in hospital.

At The Sick Children’s Trust, we make sure families can stay together during their child’s most critical moments. But we cannot do it alone. We need your vital support.

Without our ‘Homes from Home’, families would face an average of 82 minutes of travel each day to be by their child’s hospital bedside, or be forced to sleep in hospital chairs, expensive hotels that they can’t afford, or even in their cars.

The stress and worry of being unable to be with their seriously ill child is unimaginable, especially at Christmas time. We urgently need donations so we can continue supporting families at this extremely traumatic time.

Families like Frances and Jack experienced this first-hand when their baby son, Milo, developed life-threatening sepsis. They stayed with us at our Acorn House ‘Home from Home’ for ten days while Milo received specialist care at Addenbrooke’s Hospital. 

Frances said: “At Acorn House we had somewhere comfortable to sleep, a shower and shared kitchen, meaning we could look after ourselves as best we could while still being on the hospital grounds.

“We never wanted to leave Milo’s side, but The Sick Children’s Trust gave us the chance to rest while being able to return to the hospital in minutes should he take a turn for the worse. We can’t describe how grateful we are to have had that vital support.

“After making a full recovery Milo is now a happy, thriving eight-month-old. We’re really looking forward to celebrating Milo’s first Christmas, which is even more special when we think about how critically ill he was.”

This year has been tough for our charity, with rising costs and supporters feeling the effects of the cost-of-living crisis but this Christmas, we expect all ten of our ‘Homes from Home’ to be full. For families, it’s free.

For us, it costs £40 to support a family for just one night, and we rely entirely on voluntary donations to make this possible.

Please donate what you can to keep more families together this Christmas.

Wishing you and your family a happy and healthy festive season.

Jane Featherstone

CEO, The Sick Children’s Trust

Letters: Stop MS Appeal

Dear Editor, 

Ten years ago, the MS Society launched the Stop MS Appeal – a campaign to raise £100 million for life-changing multiple sclerosis research. 

This came at a time when I was coming to terms with my own MS diagnosis , and hearing about their ambitious goal gave me much-needed hope. Now they have just two months of the appeal to go – and £1.5 million left to raise. 

I was lucky to be able to start on a treatment that helps me manage my MS, but for thousands of people there are still no treatments that work for them. This winter people with MS across the country are writing letters to their younger selves and loved ones about the unpredictability of life with MS. And about hope for the future. These letters show how important is it that we reach the £100 million target, so I wanted to write my own. 

So far, the money raised by generous supporters has funded the world’s largest ever academic-led trial for progressive MS, and shown that repairing myelin – a potential gateway to slow, stop, or even reverse disability – can be achieved. 

I hope your readers will consider helping us write an end to MS, for everyone. 

Kadeena Cox OBE – Paralympic gold medallist and MS Society Ambassador  

Edinburgh Charity launches Christmas appeal to help tackle loneliness

The Eric Liddell Community launches ‘Belonging at Christmas’ Appeal to help support its dementia care and community hub, with The Big Give doubling all donations (up to £4000) made in the first week.

The Eric Liddell Community, an Edinburgh-based care charity, has today launched its Christmas Appeal for 2024, ‘Belonging at Christmas’. This year’s appeal will help support the charity’s year-round dementia care services and community hub, providing a lifeline to many who rely on its support to combat loneliness and isolation.

The festive period can be particularly difficult for those experiencing loneliness. The Eric Liddell Community provides a safe and welcoming space where individuals can find connections and companionship. The charity is calling on the public’s generosity to help its continued efforts to create meaningful connections and essential support for those in need.

From Tuesday, December 3rd, to Tuesday December 10th, donations to the ‘Belonging at Christmas’ appeal through BigGive.org will be matched by The Big Give (up to £4000). This partnership offers an incredible opportunity to make a real difference for the many individuals who depend on The Eric Liddell Community’s support.

Anna Beauchamp, Fundraising Relationships Officer at The Eric Liddell Community, highlighted the importance of the Christmas Appeal: “As we seek the support of the local community during the festive period, we feel it is important to highlight the people whose lives we have positively impacted throughout 2024.

“The Eric Liddell Community has welcomed over 6,000 people through its doors monthly, providing over 2,500 hours of companionship and 300 support classes for those suffering from isolation.

“With your support, we look to grow these numbers even further in 2025 and beyond, providing a warm, safe community for those that need it most.”

Over the next 25 years the number of people in Edinburgh living with dementia is set to double, touching more lives with loneliness and isolation. It can take up to 12 months to receive a diagnosis from the NHS leaving a staggering number of people waiting to receive specialised support.

This not only affects those on their dementia journey, but their family and loved ones too. The Eric Liddell Community seeks to end this critical gap and provides vital care and support to those affected by this wait time.

John MacMillan, CEO of The Eric Liddell Community, added: “Eric Liddell lived his life prioritising and caring for others. As a charity, The Eric Liddell Community works hard to live up to his legacy, putting the local community first in everything that we do.

“The festive season is often the loneliest time of the year for many, and as we continue supporting our service users throughout the holidays, we appeal to your generosity to help sustain these vital services for Edinburgh’s community.”

To donate to The Eric Liddell Community’s ‘Belonging at Christmas’ Appeal please visit Belonging at Christmas between the 3rd to 10th of December.

After the 10th of December, to contribute directly to the appeal, please visit The Eric Liddell Community website at ericliddell.org.

Edinburgh volunteers needed for Scottish Poppy Appeal

Scotland’s leading Armed Forces charity, Poppyscotland, has put out a call for volunteers to step forward and make a difference across Edinburgh.

Every year, Poppyscotland runs the iconic Scottish Poppy Appeal, which provides the nation with the national symbol of Remembrance, the four-petalled Scottish Poppy.

Hundreds of volunteers step up annually to help organise the Scottish Poppy Appeal in their local area, volunteering their time to help distribute poppies and collecting tins, and arrange collections at supermarkets, shopping centres and other key locations.

This year, volunteers are needed in the capital to help organise the Appeal, with dedicated support from the Poppyscotland team. The charity is seeking members of the community, a community group, school, local business, or anyone who wishes to make a difference to Scotland’s Armed Forces community in the city.

The money raised during the Scottish Poppy Appeal goes directly to Poppyscotland’s Welfare services, supporting veterans, those still Serving and their families at times of need. This could include, for example, providing an emergency grant to stop a veteran losing their home, funding housing adaptations so that a disabled veteran can continue to live with their family, and much more.

Current Poppyscotland volunteer, Eilidh, said: “It has been really interesting getting to meet people who have Served or have had family Serving. They provide the most incredible stories. People just want to talk to you when they see you volunteer with Poppyscotland, so it never gets boring.

“Poppyscotland are amazing and have supported me with every step. Any time I have a slight worry or confusion, they’re there to help me out and they are some of the friendliest people I’ve met. I’ve loved everything about my experience to date.”

Poppyscotland’s Head of Fundraising and Learning, Gordon Michie, said: “Every year, we are so grateful for the generous support of the public. But our volunteers are the strength behind the Scottish Poppy Appeal. Their tireless dedication and professionalism means that the national symbol of Remembrance can be found across the nation.

“We have a dedicated team that look after our volunteers. This makes volunteering for Poppyscotland easy and stress free. But we need you to step forward so that we can continue to change lives for the better.”

To find out more about volunteering for the Scottish Poppy Appeal, contact Poppyscotland’s Volunteering team on 0131 550 1597, email:

volunteer@poppyscotland.org.uk 

or visit www.poppyscotland.org.uk/volunteer

Emergency appeal launched to help children on the brink of starvation

International school feeding charity Mary’s Meals is asking for urgent support in response to the spiralling hunger crisis in Ethiopia’s Tigray region 

Mary’s Meals has launched an emergency appeal to deliver urgent food aid to children in Ethiopia who are on the brink of starvation. 

The current situation in Ethiopia is dire. A combination of drought, displacement, and brutal conflict has left huge areas of the country in crisis. Having lived through the atrocities of the Tigray War, millions of Ethiopians are facing emergency levels of food insecurity and hunger. 

The most recent assessment of food security needs from the Government of Ethiopia projected that 15.8 million people in the East African country will face hunger and need food assistance in 2024. This includes more than four million internally displaced people and 7.2 million experiencing high levels of food insecurity and needing emergency help1. 

International school feeding charity Mary’s Meals has been working in Ethiopia since 2017 and feeds 24,320 children every school day. With its local partner, it provides daily school meals to marginalised and disadvantaged children in the impoverished Tigray region in the north-east of the country, close to the Eritrean border. 

The Tigray region is one of the worst affected by the hunger crisis. According to the BBC, 200,000 children in Tigray have left school in the last three months alone2, with many of them working, begging or scavenging for food to survive. 

During the civil war, Mary’s Meals provided community feeding programmes to 30,000 people while schools were closed and families were displaced. 

Following the ceasefire agreement in November 2022 and the re-opening of schools, Mary’s Meals has now fully reinstated its school feeding programme across Tigray. This is bringing hungry children back into education and providing a lifeline to them and their families living in extreme poverty in these challenging days.  

But with an estimated 7.6 million children in Ethiopia out of school because of the conflict and climate shocks3, it is critical that the programme is extended to attract more children into the classroom where they will be given energy to learn and the hope of a brighter future. 

Now, there is an urgent dual priority – ensuring that children in Tigray have food and boosting their chances of engaging with education again. 

Matt Barlow, Executive Director of Mary’s Meals, says: “The stories we are hearing from our partner in Ethiopia are simply devastating. 

“The two-year civil war has caused widespread destruction and left physical and mental scars on people all over Tigray, including children – many of whom have missed years of schooling and who are now starving. The war has undone years of progress in Tigray’s education system and we know the impact of children missing years of learning is huge. 

“With your support, we can bring these hungry children back to the classroom and give them a nutritious meal which will allow them to focus on their lessons and give them an education. Ultimately this will help to lift them, their families and communities out of the extreme poverty they are living in”. 

As funds allow, Mary’s Meals’ partner is ready and waiting to extend its feeding programme to more schools, in areas of great need across the region. They will work together to reach as many more children as possible with daily meals in school over the coming weeks and months. 

Matt continues: “The situation is urgent. But there is something you can do. You can help to bring these desperate children back from the brink of starvation. 

“Throughout the UK, I have witnessed people respond with incredible acts of kindness in moments of crisis and when all hope may seem lost.

“Now, we need your support. Please donate what you can today – even the smallest donation can help to save a life.” 

To find out more about the Mary’s Meals Crisis in Ethiopia appeal, please visit www.marysmeals.org.uk/campaigns/crisis-in-ethiopia 

Letters: The Big Give Appeal

 Did you know that over 7,000 women – mothers, daughters, sisters, grandmas, aunties, nieces, cousins, friends – are diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year?  

One of those women was my mother, actress Marjie Lawrence. We lost her in 2010 when she died of ovarian cancer, just three weeks after her diagnosis.  

Receiving an ovarian cancer diagnosis is devastating. The latest research from the charity Target Ovarian Cancer revealed that over half the women diagnosed struggle with their mental health as a result. Despite this, there is a desperate lack of support and information available – from the moment of diagnosis, throughout treatment, and beyond into recovery and adjustment back to everyday life. 

This is not acceptable. Women are left feeling lost, scared, and unsure where to turn.  

That’s why I am writing to you today to ask for your help.  

Target Ovarian Cancer aims to look after every area of life for a woman diagnosed with ovarian cancer. This includes providing a nurse-led support line and group events where women can access crucial information and vital support. The charity also produces information guides and tools to empower women with knowledge – helping them to take control of their health. 

These essential tools need urgent funding.   

From midday Wednesday 11th October to midday Wednesday 18th October, there’s a fantastic opportunity to raise these funds when Target Ovarian Cancer teams up with THE BIG GIVE APPEAL to raise up to £20,000! 

EVERY donation made will be matched, so it will have DOUBLE the impact. Donate £5, and it will raise £10. Donate £50 and it will raise £100.  

Target Ovarian Cancer is there for everyone affected by ovarian cancer, any time they need it. Through Target Ovarian Cancer and The Big Give, more women living with ovarian cancer will be able to receive invaluable support and information – absolutely essential for the best possible outcomes.  

To make a donation and have it doubled, please visit: 

targetovariancancer.org.uk/biggive 

With best wishes,  

Sarah Greene 

Sarah Greene       

Honorary Patron at Target Ovarian Cancer and presenter on BBC1’s The Finish Line