The Duchess of Cambridge Pens an Emotional Letter Supporting Children's Hospice Week
As the Royal Patron of East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices, the Duchess of Cambridge has penned a letter in support of Children's Hospice Week.
The charity Together for Short Lives organize the important week, which runs from June 17 to June 23 in 2019. This year's theme is "Moments that Matter."
In her passionate letter, Duchess Kate writes, "Children’s hospices provide vital sanctuaries for those experiencing the very toughest of times."
The Duchess of Cambridge works with many organizations and charities every year. And in her role as the Royal Patron of East Anglia's Children’s Hospices, Kate understands how crucial hospices and palliative care services can be for many families.
Duchess Kate has written a letter in support of Children's Hospice Week, which takes place from June 17, 2019. Organized by the charity Together for Short Lives, this year's theme is "Moments that Matter," which the duchess touches upon in her letter.
Duchess Kate writes, "Children’s hospices provide vital sanctuaries for those experiencing the very toughest of times. They help families and carers build life long memories that are poignant, happy and often filled with laughter."
As a press release regarding the week explains, "By showcasing the moments that matter the campaign hopes to challenge the misconception children’s hospice services are scary, but services that bring families together to build memories, provide the very best care and support, and to create moments that matter."
Kate writes, "Whether through specialist play aimed at deepening relationships between children and their families, or through art and music therapy that helps young people express themselves and release their thoughts and feelings-the work of organizations like the East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices can set a truly heart-warming example to us all."
"They provide a lifeline to children and families for however long support is needed and I hope that others join me in thanking them as we shine a light on their work during Children's Hospice Week," the Duchess of Cambridge explains.
Urging readers to support the cause, Kate writes, "The theme this year is 'Moments that Matter.' It aims to make the most of the very precious time that those using hospice services have. Throughout the week we will hear amazing stories from families facing the toughest of futures. I hope that they will inspire each and every one of us to similarly make the most of the time we have with our own families, by ensuring every moment matters and that we create memories that last forever."
The Duchess of Cambridge's support of the cause hopefully sheds a light on just how crucial palliative care is to so many children, young people, and their families. If you'd like to find out more about Children's Hospice Week, or donate to the vital charity, visit the Together For Short Lives website.
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