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Christmas appeal

Bring sunshine to your local children’s hospice this Christmas by helping to create unforgettable moments. 

Two young boys smiling wearing Christmas jumpers whilst snow falls around them

Donate to your local children’s hospice today

This Christmas we are asking you to bring sunshine to children with serious or life-limiting conditions, and their families, in your local community.

Donate today to help families step away from the noise of everyday life and 24-hour medical care, to just be together.

Bring the sunshine this Christmas.

Finding Jude’s sunshine

Jude woke up from a coma on his tenth birthday.  

He had been a happy, active boy who loved cycling, swimming and adventures with his family. But when he was nine, something started to go wrong.  

Within a year, Jude could no longer walk, talk or breathe on his own. Life felt quite dark, but with Demelza’s support, Jude and his family are finding their sunshine again. 

Without your support, families like Jude's will miss out on the joy that time together brings. 

Other ways to help this Christmas

Just £10 could pay for precious memories to hold - decorated baubles, hand and footprints and memory boxes.

Take part in our Jolly Jumper day

This festive season, let your jumper do the talking...and the giving! Register and wear your jolliest knit with pride on Thursday 11 December.

Join us at our festive events

Kick off the festivities with a magical trail you won't want to miss, or join us for a festive evening packed with traditional carols, readings and performances.

Buy the perfect stocking filler from our charity shops

Pick up something festive from your local Demelza charity shop and help support children and families this Christmas.

Festive fundraising ideas

From hosting your own elf trail to joining in our jolly jumper day, help to create unforgettable moments.

Boy on a wheelchair with his sister on his lap, both wearing christmas jumpers, , smiling whilst next to a christmas tree

"The most important thing for us is that Jude doesn't just exist, he lives and the support from Demelza enables that"

Peter, Jude's dad