Claire House children's hospice hits 10 year milestone

Jun 3 2009 by Liza Williams, Birkenhead News

One such woman is 78-year-old Olwyn Jones, who has been a volunteer for the charity along with husband Ron since 1991, years before the hospice became a reality.

Her grandson, Sam, died at the age of three and a quarter after suffering brain damage at birth. The family were shocked at the lack of provision for both of them.

Mrs Jones, from Wallasey, said: “We were a very small group at the start, so it is wonderful to see how much the charity has grown.

“As a volunteer I help to fundraise for the charity.

“It is difficult to find new ideas and with the economy the way it is, it is tough.

“But local people have always been so supportive and continue to be. The general public help, but corporate funds are more difficult to attract now.

“I am very proud of what the charity has achieved, and what it gives to people.

“10 years is a great milestone to reach.”