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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.
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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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Three people stand indoors with two dogs. Behind them is a banner reading: 'Every day can be extraordinary. Give today and double your impact for children with serious conditions.'
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Furry friends providing support at Demelza

To mark National Therapy Animal Day, Pets As Therapy dogs Nala and Buddy visited Demelza, bringing comfort and smiles to children and families with their calming presence.

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Five marathon runners in teal 'demelza' shirts wearing medals and bibs labeled HARRIET, TOMMY, HAYLEY, AIDAN, and AMY.
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More than 30 runners complete London Marathon for Demelza

33 runners raised over £110,000 for Demelza by completing the London Marathon - applications to join #TeamDemelza in 2026 are now open!

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Family stories
Daisy's story

Daisy is willful, kind and very, very active! She also has a rare, complex medical condition, so since Daisy was little, Demelza has been providing support to her and her family, including care at home, art therapy for her sister, support during hospital stays, and family events.

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Smartphone showing 'demelza now on Vinted' with clothing images, placed on denim fabric background with colorful shapes.
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Demelza to host open afternoon for online shopping volunteers

Demelza is hosting an open afternoon on 24 April in Larkfield to recruit volunteers for its online shop - help raise vital funds through sustainable retail!

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Woman with sunglasses on head painting a colourful Demelza sculpture outdoors, with a brick building visible in the background.
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Cheryl Baker joins children to paint sculpture for charity art trail

Demelza families joined Cheryl Baker to paint a tortoise sculpture for this summer’s art trail in Tunbridge Wells, part of a fun-filled spring event at the Sittingbourne site.

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Wooden gazebo with Easter banners and lanterns, two tables with blue 'demelza' cloths displaying items, set in a garden with trees and a path.
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Demelza appeals for support after equipment stolen

Demelza is appealing for support after £1,000 of audio equipment was stolen from a marquee ahead of its Easter trail and craft fair events in Sittingbourne this weekend.

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Two adults and two children lying on an orange mat outdoors, close-up of faces and upper bodies; some wear striped clothing, with green grass in the background.
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Stress Awareness Month: small acts of love

April is Stress Awareness Month, and Demelza is highlighting how small acts of love - like a lift to hospital or a listening ear - can ease stress for families with children who have serious or life-limiting conditions.

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