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ust imagine for a moment:how would you J cope if a child in your family had an illness for which there is no cure – a condition that would pre- vent them reaching adult- hood. Hundreds of local families face this challenge: thesearechildren and families supported by Acorns. Acorns provides respite, emer- gency and end-of-life care for children from Halesowen and across theWest Midlands regions at its three hospices located in Selly Oak–Birmingham,Worces- ter and Walsall. There is also a community teamoffering 24-hour support to families in their homes including practical and emotional support for parents, special help for sib- lings and bereavement coun- selling.
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Acorns Selly Oak has been recognise the responsibility All Acorns’ services are pro- offering care and support to of all staff and volunteers to vided to families free of life-limited children and provide a culturally sensitive charge. But it costs £4,500 a their families for 19 years. and responsive service. day to run each hospice, a Thehospiceis at theforefront Acorns services are avail- total of £6m a year, and yet of children’s palliative care, as able to all families with life- has to rely on fundraising and it was when it opened its limited children and last year gifts for more than 80 per cent doors in 1988 as the third in cared for 602 families – of funding needs. the world. although it is estimated that Acorns is supported by Acorns aims to offer a vari- 1,600 children across the almost 1,000 volunteers and ety ofactivities that reflect the West Midlands qualify for 250 paid staff. needs and interests as well as Acorns support and the Acorns is always looking for age, gender and culture of demand for these vital ser- extra volunteers to help in its each child. This can be illus- vices grows daily. Acorns is chain of retail shops and pro- trated by our annual African the largest children’s hospice vide help and support in the Caribbean Days, which charity in the world. hospices.
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M a t c h w i l l h e l p u s t o k e e p v i t a l b e d s o p e n ast year,Acorns was forced to close 12 out of its 30 beds N i g e l P i t t , C h a i r m a n o f L closed at its three hospices. Families were still offered end-of-life H a l e s o w e n T o w n F o o t b a l l C l u b and emergency care, but some fami- When Acorns app- As a local football club lies weren’t able to book respite care at roached Halesowen Town we keep football in the the hospice. “ Football Club Ltd to host community.Hosting this Respite care is a lifeline to exhausted their Charity match match will not only raise families, giving time to recharge their again we had no hesita- well deserved and needed batteries, take a short break, or spend tion at all in offering the money for Acorns but will ground to them.We have hopefully bring a new quality time with their other children. tried to support Acorns group of spectators,bene- Many older children who visit Acorns wherever possible. fiting Acorns and the Club. make strong friendships – they too like Last year,we received Halesowen Town FC to book in to Acorns with their friends money raised from the FA will continue to support for a holiday. Charity Shield for Hale- Acorns in whatever Acorns’ staff and supporters worked sowen Town Football capacity they can,no-one incredibly hard to raise enough money Club Ltd reaching the 1st can imagine what it must round proper of the FA be like to have a life–lim- to re-open these beds this year. Cup the previous season, ited child so to know that They’re working flat out to keep them and split this money Acorns is available in our open, and maintain services that our between three local char- community is a families rely on. This is why events like ities including Acorns. true blessing. today’s match are so important. R o g e r L u c a s , C o m m e r c i a l D i r e c t o r For more information on Acorns, its ” a t H a l e s o w e n T o w n F o o t b a l l C l u b services and the many ways in which you can help, please visit: “It’s very exciting.This is a big event,and everyone is buzzing about the town. It’s the highlight of the year, www.acorns.org.uk or call the good for the community and supporters and families.” fundraising team on 0845 120 6892.
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C Y M K TB7 ICK PICKARD plays A u t o g r a p h . . . Tony Hutchinson: N Tony's relationship with Jacqui McQueen has given him a new lease of life, following Mandy's exit and Grace's cot death. OHN PICKARD plays A u t o g r a p h . . . Dominic Reilly :Dominic J arrived as Tony’s long lost brother. His relationship with Tina McQueen started off tentatively but has since gone from strength to strength.
SHLEY TAYLOR DAWSON plays Darren Osborne: A u t o g r a p h . . . A Darren's cut a lonely figure in the village for a while now, making more enemies than friends with his constant schem- ing. Ashley re-joined the cast in 2003, after pop band All Stars.
HRIS FOUNTAIN plays Justin Burton: Justin's part A u t o g r a p h . . . C in Becca Dean's imprison- ment and subsequent death has left him even more isolated than ever; but the arrival of Katy Fox has provided a welcome distrac- tion.
ATT MILBURN played Joe Spencer , the extro- A u t o g r a p h . . . M vert with no time for rules and regulations.
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ICKY WHITTLE, plays CalvinValentine as the vil- A u t o g r a p h . . . R lage's local PC and takes care of his family following his mother's death last year. His rela- tionship with Louise added to his stress levels.
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A ‘ h o m e f r o m h o m e ’ f o r l i f e - l i m i t e d c h i l d r e n corns cares for chil- dren withlife-limit- A ing conditions. This means we care for children who are not expected to reach adulthood, as a cure for their condition cannot be found. We provide respite, emergency and end-of-life care and also round-the-clock community support to the whole family. We have three hospices, based in Birmingham, Walsall and Worcester, and our community team covers the West Midlands, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Gloucestershire and parts of Staffordshire and a dedicated adolescents’ wing. tion and social services, as well as Shropshire. Our community team offers having specialists working with Our hospices aredesigned tobe round-the-clock support to the ethnic minority families, siblings a home-from-home. There are family. This is right from the and adolescents. no uniforms or set routines, and child’s referral to Acorns; We need your support to raise the mix of therapy, play and nurs- throughout their illness, death the funds necessary to run our ing care means that children can and beyond; and through vital service. Our supporters make the most of every day. bereavement support; until a fund more than 80 per cent of our Teenagers are allowed space to family no longer needs our help. running costs. Find out how you ‘be themselves’ at Walsall and The community team is able to canhelpat www.acorns.org.ukor Worcester hospices, which have help liaison with health, educa- call 0800 073 0001.
C Y M K TB14 I n s p i r a t i o n a l I m a n i s u p p o r t s A c o r n s ’ f o o t b a l l f u n d r a i s e r unny-natured Imani Young loves to swim but gets cold S easily due to circulation problems. At eleven years old, she has already had two major strokes. She is one of the children sup- ported by Acorns Children's Hos- pice, whose family is looking for- ward to Acorns’ Celebrity Foot- ball Match – aimed at supporting the services that try to make every day as special for the hundreds of life-limited children in its care. Mum Sonia will be cheering on her favourite team. She said: “We’ll be backing the AllStars. Man Utd is my team – Imani loves watching the football.” Imani, whose smile lights up the room, also loves her visits to Acorns Children’s Hospice, Selly Oak – particularly the hydrother- ● A b o v e : I m a n i Y o u n g w i t h S o n i a apy pool. and with the African-Caribbean but I had to admit, it was tasty!” Imani has Sickle Cell Anaemia, Liaison Officer, Diane Thomas. Like any other eleven-year-old, which saps her energy. The Sonia added: “When Imani Imani loves pop music, and her strokes left her unable to use her goes to Acorns,I know there are favourite CDs of Lemar, Justin left hand and the index finger on qualified nursing staff who know Timberlake and Westlife can her right hand. Imani also lost Imaniandher needs. I trust them oftenbeheardplayingaround the the power of speech at the age of to make sure she enjoys her stay. hospice when Imani is staying. eight, is tube fed and has to rely But Acorns also cares for the She also loves computers and on a wheelchair to get around whole family. Diane is always often spends time in the com- outside the home. She also has available to talk to about any puter room with other children. four-weekly blood transfusions issues, to visit and to book Imani Sonia says: “As an only child, to try to prevent further strokes. some respite care at the hospice.” one of the things Imani loves However, Acorns gives her the “One of the things I worried about Acorns is it gives her an opportunity todo things whichare about was that there was some- opportunity to play with other otherwise impossible. The tem- one who understood the needs of children as well as doing messy perature-controlled pool at Selly Afro-Caribbean women with arts and crafts activities, like Oak allows Imani to spend quality regard to skin and hair care. painting, sticking and collage. time with her family. The water is “Oneday, whileI was at thehos- Sonia added: “Acorns also gives relaxing and the warm water aids pice,I stayed for lunch. Jerk me chance to have some quality Imani’s circulation problems. chicken was on the menu. I time by myself and with friends For her mum Sonia, Acorns is a couldn’t believe the cooks would and family. I see Acorns as a great lifeline, providing her with a net- be able to make a success of such blessing for disabled children work of support at the hospice a traditional West Indian dish, and their families.”
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C Y M K TB25 T h o u s a n d s c h e e r e d t last year’s match, Emmerdale were A crowned champi- ons in a 4-2 win over Hol- lyoaks. Around 2,500 screaming youngsters cheered for their favourite soap idols last August when stars from hit TV shows Emmerdale and Hollyoaks took to the pitch at Halesowen Town FC. Emmerdale were already leading Hollyoaks two games to one in the 2006 charity football stakes and retained their crown by smashing Hollyoaks 4-2. Kirsty Derry (pictured), a young lady cared for at Acorns’ Walsall Hospice, had the hon- our of presenting the winners trophy to the Emmerdale team.
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The event, held to raise vital funds for Acorns Children's Hospice, was agreat family day out that included face painting, henna body art, competi- tion prizes and plenty of photograph and auto- graph opportunities for fans. Around £15,000 was raised towards helping the children and improving the facilities on offer to them. Nick Pickard, who plays Tony Hutchinson in Hollyoaks, said: “It was amazing how many peo- ple turned up. “We go all over the country playing these match- es for charity and have raised over £300,000 so far”.
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A u c t i o n s a n d F u n d r a i s i n g c a n b e a r a f f l e s r e a l b a r r e l o f l a u g h s . . . B u c k e t a n d corns is t i n c o l l e c t i o n s reliant on A fundraising activity and dona- K a r t r a c e s tions to aid its work. There are many ways that you canhelp support Acorns from taking part F a n c y d r e s s in exciting challenges such as overseas trekking and daredevil parachute M u s i c jumps to holding a fundraisingevent at work c o n c e r t s or school or simply donating unwanted gifts and other items at your D a n c e s a n d local Acorns store. d i s c o s How YOU can A b o v e : X f a c t o r f i n a l i s t s E t o n R o a d r e c e n t l y v i s i t e d A c o r n s ’ W a l - help to make a s a l l H o s p i c e t o g i v e t h e i r s u p p o r t a n d s i g n a T - s h i r t . difference! every effort made by kind Ball,Bescot Stadium,Wal- P a r a c h u t e members of the public sall, Saturday October 27; There are literally hun- like you really does help. Kyrs Band, British Legion, j u m p s dreds of ways that you, Upcoming events: Ruiton Street,Lower Gor- your friends and family Acorns Ball at Renais- nal December 7; Christ- can really help to make a sance Hotel, Solihull, mas Candlelight Ball, S k y d i v e s difference to Acorns ser- November 10; Soul and Grafton Manor, Broms- vices and the children in Motown Disco, Bag- grove, December 8. our care. geridge Miners’ Club, the For details of these and Whether your event is Straits, Gornal, Dudley, more Acorns events, see Q u i z z e s on a small or large scale, October 26; Halloween www.acorns.org.uk
C Y M K TB32 H a v e f u n h e l p i n g A c o r n s C h i l d r e n ’ s H o s p i c e a l l y e a r r o u n d ! embers of the Black ● P a i n t i n g f a c e s i n Country Support e x c h a n g e f o r Group for Acorns Chil- d o n a t i o n s i s j u s t M o n e o f l i t e r a l l y dren's Hospicehavefunall year, h u n d r e d s o f w a y s organising and supporting y o u c o u l d g e t events to help life-limited chil- i n v o l v e d i n r a i s i n g dren. m o n e y f o r A c o r n s . Chairman Allan Chappell said: “We’ve raised funds for Acorns on the Dudley Trail, as well as at a Soul Night, and a vin- tage steam train trip from Birmingham to Stratford (pictured below) . “We’d like more people to join us – just give us a ring.” The group’s next event is a Soul and Motown evening on Friday October 26: Mickey Stevens and Steve Garrett pre- sent this super evening at the Baggeridge Miners Welfare,The Straits,Lower Gor- nal, Dudley. The evening is organised by the Acorns Black Country Support Group. For fur- ther details please contact Allan Chap- pell on 01384 263975 or 01384 865126.
● T h e B l a c k C o u n t r y S u p p o r t G r o u p f o r A c o r n s C h i l d r e n ’ s H o s p i c e h e l d a v i n t a g e s t e a m t r a i n t r i p f r o m B i r m i n g h a m t o S t r a t f o r d t o b o o s t f u n d s .
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The teams fromHollyoaks andAllstars.
All at Halesowen Town FC.
Channel 4.
BRMB.
Carcraft.
Startime Variety of Halesowen.
The Acorns’Black Country Support Group,among our many volunteers who made this event possible.
Solihull Referees’ Association.
Aston Villa FC.
HFC.
All the team at the Halesowen News.
Interserve Site Services
The Works
The Australian Bar
CHN Group
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