Monday, April 29, 2013

Naomi House Children's Hospice Visit

April 29, 2013: The Duchess of Cambridge met with children and staff at the Naomi House Children's Hospice in Hampshire.
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From BBC News:
Catherine visited Naomi House in Sutton Scotney, near Winchester, as part of Children's Hospice Week.
...She met families who use the charity that helps young people with life-limiting conditions. Naomi House deputy chief executive Mark Smith said he was "thrilled" by the visit, which he added would help raise the hospice's profile. 
...Catherine was shown facilities including a hydrotherapy pool, and spoke to Naomi House supporters who help raise £7m a year to run the charity. She also met bereaved parents who received care and support following the death of their child. 
This year, Children's Hospice Week focuses on the support offered to brothers and sisters of children at the hospices.
Following the tour Catherine had tea with siblings of children cared for at the hospice, which was opened in 1997 by her father-in-law, the Prince of Wales.
She also saw a live performance of a charity song written by a Naomi House sibling in tribute to his deceased brother. 
Naomi House chairman Professor Khalid Aziz said the duchess's visit provided "a real boost for our families, our volunteers and all of our dedicated staff". 
Catherine became the Royal Patron of East Anglia's Children's Hospices in January 2012. Raising awareness to the palliative care provided by hospices in UK has been one of her more vocal charity missions.
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