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Express & Star 6 Dec 10
A sleigh load of Santas braved the cold to descend on Walsall Arboretum for a fundraising walk in aid of Acorns Children’s Hospice.
Around 100 people wearing red suits and beards took part in the Santa Run but slippery conditions meant the annual run had to become a stroll but that did not dampen the spirits of those taking part…
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Express & Star 10 Nov 10
Time, money and support are at the top of the Christmas wish list for Acorns Children’s Hospice, which has launched a charity appeal.
The festive Be A Star appeal launched at Walsall’s Acorns Children’s Hospice, in Walstead Road, aims to help the charity continue to provide care for 600 children with life-threatening illnesses and 800 families by finding new volunteers and more donations…
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Emma McKinney B'ham Mail 27 Sep 10
Staff at Acorns Children’s Hospices in Selly Oak and Walsall were left reeling after discovering thieves had produced counterfeit red bags illegally using the charity’s logo and registered number to trick people into handing over their unwanted items.
It was the second time in three months that the charity discovered fake bags were being distributed to homes across the Midlands…
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24Dash 20 Sep 10
Families enjoyed a host of entertainment at a community fun day run by Beechdale Community Housing Association (BCHA).
Young and old alike tried out face-painting, a bouncy castle and a variety of games during the day, which raised £400 for Acorns Children’s Hospice…
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Advertiser 17 Jun 10
The Walsall base of a children’s charity is warning householders to be alert after reports of cold-hearted fraudsters using counterfeit collection bags to cash in on people’s generosity.
Acorns Children’s Hospice is issuing the plea after a batch of copycat bags were despatched to households across the West Midlands. The fake yellow bags, circulated to homeowners for them to fill with unwanted items to help stock its chain of charity shops, even bear the Acorns’ logo and registered charity number…
It may be the witching hour, but hundreds of women are signing up for a Midnight Walk to help severely ill children.
The 10km trek around Birmingham city centre under the moonlight on September 11 is in aid of Acorns Children’s Hospice…
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Mark Banham Campaign 18 Jun 10
Homebase is to launch a new television campaign focusing on the transformation of the Acorns Children’s Hospice in the Midlands.
Created by Meteorite, the 60-second TV ad shows Homebase transforming Acorns Children’s Hospice into a brighter place by creating two new distinct spaces…
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Nick McCarthy B'ham Mail 5 Jun 10
Acorn’s Children’s Hospice is bouncing back after battling the “most dreadful” financial crisis in its 25-year history.
The West Midlands charity, which runs three hospices across the region, saw £1.5 million of donations dry up in just six weeks at the end of 2008. Despite the collapse, the charity has managed to battle on with the help of its staff, volunteers, the public and even its bank…
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Fionnuala Bourke B'ham Mail 3 Jun 10
Acorns Children’s Hospice has launched an appeal for more men to join their ‘priceless’ team of volunteers, who help staff look after life limited children and their families.
More than 1,850 volunteers generously give up their own time to help Acorns with gardening, housekeeping, befriending, and making sure the children and their families have every support they need…
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Express & Star 23 Apr 10
Aston Villa today confirmed it was expected to end its historic short sponsorship deal with charity Acorns at the end of this season. But the club insisted it will maintain a strong relationship with the charity.
Children’s hospice Acorns, which has facilities in Walsall, Birmingham and Worcester, has been given free promotion on Villa’s shirts since 2008…