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Adult and child run through yellow foam with arms raised, under a yellow inflatable arch reading 'HELLO YELLOW' during a Demelza Bubble Rush event.
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Hundreds of fundraisers head to Quex Park for first Thanet Bubble Rush

Over 600 fundraisers took on colourful foam and fun at the first Thanet Bubble Rush, raising nearly £17,000 to support Demelza’s vital care for children and families!

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Lola smiling while seated at the East Sussex Spring Get Together 2025, with a crafting table in the background.
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Impact Report 2024-2025

Download and read Demelza's Impact Report 2024-2025.

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Two people in athletic gear with medals pose in front of a "PEAK DISTRICT ULTRA CHALLENGE" backdrop featuring hashtags and social media handles.
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Jeremy's supporter story: rising to the challenge

Jeremy has raised over £36,000 for Demelza by taking on epic challenges and inspiring others to join him - proving the power of purpose and perseverance!

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Group of people in front of Demelza charity shop holding denim clothing; shop sign reads "demelza extraordinary care for extraordinary children."
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Demelza’s Rochester shop links up with MidKent College on unique upcycling project

Demelza’s Rochester shop teamed up with MidKent College students to upcycle donated denim into unique pieces - boosting sustainability and creativity for a great cause!

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Woman stands in front of a colorful 'demelza' backdrop with the tagline 'extraordinary care for extraordinary children' and illustrations of children playing instruments.
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Yeun's volunteering story: making a fresh start

Volunteering at Demelza helped Yeun transition from her family business to a new career in finance, gaining confidence, skills, and a fresh start along the way.

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Woman stands behind a cluttered workbench in a Demelza shop with clothing racks, hangers, storage bins, and scattered tools and materials.
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Rose's volunteering story: finding a new community

After losing her husband, Rose found friendship, purpose, and new skills through volunteering at Demelza’s Canterbury shop - 17 years and still going strong!

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Eight people stand indoors in front of a banner reading 'together we change Lives' with sections on support, counselling, and fundraising.
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Demelza colleagues attend Together for Short Lives conference

Demelza joined 300 sector colleagues at the Together for Short Lives conference, sharing ideas to build a strong, sustainable future for children’s palliative care.

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Six people stand by a "Trail with a Tale" banner and display featuring two colorful animal sculptures on a circular platform with "Racing into town soon!" text.
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Schools get ready to paint sculptures for charity art trail

Nearly 30 schools are painting sculptures for Demelza’s Trail with a Tale - a free, family-friendly art trail coming to Tunbridge Wells this summer!

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White plaster sculpture of two hands holding each other, flanked by glass vases with small white flowers tied with light blue ribbons.
Blogs
Dying Matters Awareness Week: the culture of dying matters

Dying Matters Awareness Week is vital to Demelza as it encourages open, culturally sensitive conversations about death and grief, helping families feel supported and understood.

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