A SEVEN-YEAR OLD who has spent the last five years being treated at the Royal Hospital for Sick Children (RHSC) is switching on the lights of one of the city’s most impressive Christmas trees. Continue reading Christmas angel to light up city store
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City businesses asked to be children’s Santa Claus
BUSINESSES in Edinburgh are being urged to help bring an advent calendar to life for children in hospital this Christmas, so that they don’t miss out on the magical time of year. Continue reading City businesses asked to be children’s Santa Claus
Donna to tackle bungee jump despite fear of heights
THE MOTHER of a young Scotsman who died unexpectedly is doing a bungee jump in his memory – despite her fear of heights. Continue reading Donna to tackle bungee jump despite fear of heights
Chris takes on 18 gruelling challenges to support children’s charity
A dedicated dad has vowed to complete 18 lung-bursting challenges this year for the charity which lifted his daughter’s spirits during her toughest periods of treatment. Chris Rhodes, 41, has taken on the incredible #18for18 challenge to raise funds for Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity (ECHC). Continue reading Chris takes on 18 gruelling challenges to support children’s charity
CAMHS area transformed by volunteer team
An Edinburgh recruitment firm has teamed up with a leading children’s charity to help breathe life into a mental health unit for young people. Continue reading CAMHS area transformed by volunteer team
Dinosaurs come to life at children’s hospital!
YOUNGSTERS at an Edinburgh hospital have come face-to-face with a T-Rex and taken selfies with a Diplodocus thanks to an exciting new charity partnership. Children and families at the Royal Hospital for Sick Children were delighted to meet animatronic versions of the ancient creatures as part of an upcoming tour of the capital. Continue reading Dinosaurs come to life at children’s hospital!
“Local treasure” Tom raises £30,000 for children’s hospital charity
A 97-YEAR-OLD fundraiser has handed over a cheque worth £30,000 to the Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity (ECHC). Continue reading “Local treasure” Tom raises £30,000 for children’s hospital charity
“You’re only as old as you feel”: Phil to tackle 2500 mile trek
A daring Edinburgh resident is set to undertake a gruelling trek from Hook of Holland to Istanbul covering more than 2,500 miles in order to raise money to support children and young people in hospital. Phil Crane, who embarks on the arduous expedition on his 69th birthday, is planning to walk through EIGHT countries in just seven months and follow in the footsteps of famous author Sir Patrick Leigh Fermor. Continue reading “You’re only as old as you feel”: Phil to tackle 2500 mile trek
Creatives hit the classroom to benefit Children’s Hospital charity
CHILDREN and young people in hospital have benefitted from a new partnership which saw graphic designers, animators, film-makers and other creatives head back to the classroom for legal lessons. Continue reading Creatives hit the classroom to benefit Children’s Hospital charity
First Minister pledges support to Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has pledged to support the work of Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity (ECHC) in 2018 after visiting the charity’s exhibit at Holyrood and meeting with its Chief Executive. Continue reading First Minister pledges support to Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity