A child’s first haircut is always a special occasion, with parents often saving a tiny curl as a memento of the occasion. But when young Oscar Gordon had his first haircut it turned into a great occasion not only for his proud family but also Derian House Children’s Hospice. Because it was not little wispy baby curls that were removed but a substantial 12in. plait as big-hearted Oscar is six years old and had pledged to have his hair cut for the very first time to raise money for the … [Read more...]

Regulars at the Hoghton Arms, Withnell, are ‘egging on’ a couple of intrepid fund-raisers who hope to ‘ruffle a few feathers’ on a wacky mission for Derian House Children’s Hospice. Will Ferguson and James Hamilton are praying that ‘c-luck’ is with them as they embark on Chicken Run (The Return Leg) on June 12th, hoping to raise more than £2,000 for the Chorley-based hospice that cares for children and young people with life-threatening illnesses and life-limiting conditions. The pair have … [Read more...]

We’re counting down to one of the biggest weeks of the year here at Derian House …. National Children’s Hospice Week! Next week (May 22nd-26th) we’re planning to really ‘Turn Up The Volume’ and shout out about what’s great here at Derian House, from the amazing children and families who come through our doors to the dedicated staff and volunteers who go above and beyond for us and, not forgetting, our big-hearted supporters who always dig deep to support our vital work. This year we are … [Read more...]

Two big-hearted bikers are planning the trip of a lifetime to mark their 50th birthdays, raising funds for Derian House Children’s Hospice on a journey they’ve named Miles For Smiles. John Richmond and David Walsh, from Cliviger, will be setting off next month (May) on an 8,000-mile journey around Europe that will take in 32 countries over six weeks, carrying the Derian knitted mascot Danni on their travels with them. John said: “Seeing the work that goes on at Derian House has really … [Read more...]

Music nights staged at Accrington's popular Poplar Club have raised thousands of pounds to support our vital work over the years. The latest Abba-themed night raised £1,027 to help fund end-of-life and respite care for children and young people with life-threatening illnesses and life-limiting conditions, as well as support for their families. Organised by local man Steve Elliott, the nights are always sell-out successes bringing together the community for nights of great music from a host … [Read more...]

Two big-hearted friends from Euxton have been inspired by the national Red Nose Day charity campaign to raise money for Derian House Children’s Hospice. Thomas Jackson-Charnock (12) and Daniel Carr (10) staged an impromptu car wash for family members and neighbours, raising £33.62 to help our work with children and young people with life-threatening medical conditions and life-limiting illnesses. “I’m so proud of them,” said Thomas’s mum, Lisa. “They organised the car wash themselves after … [Read more...]