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Christmas appeal

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

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Make this Christmas magical

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

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

Make this Christmas magical.

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Cameron's story

When Cameron was born in 2007, her family was thrilled to welcome her into the world.

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Finley's story

Finley first came to Demelza's Kent hospice when he was one, and now returns every year for short breaks.

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Where you can find us this Christmas

We’ve got an exciting line-up of events from festive light trails and visits at Santa's grotto to carol concerts by candlelight.

Whether you pop by, bring friends, or make a day of it, we’d love to see you there.

More information coming soon!

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July

Kent County Show | 3-5 July

Whitstable Castle Community Day | 4 July

Bluewater community stand | 6-8 July

Tonbridge School Open Garden | 10 July

Medway Town Community Day | 11-12 July

Crowfest | 12 July

A group of people who work for Rye Bay Caravan Park holding up a cheque for £4027.73 for Demelza

August

Faversham Town football tournament and community fun day | 2 August

Hastings carnival | 8 August

Whistable fun day | 10 August

Eastbourne Airshow | 13-16 August

Sheerness carnival | 15 August

Sittingbourne carnival | 31 August 

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September

Rainbow Run, Avery Hill | 6 September

Family Fun Day, Sittingbourne | 13 September

These are your final chances to have your donations doubled!

More ways to make a difference this Christmas

Round up in our charity shops

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Shop at your local Demelza charity shop today.

Buy a Demelza scratch card

Pick up the perfect gift for a loved one - a Demelza scratch card! Available to buy in-store from your local Demelza charity shop.

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.

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Spread the word

Check out our downloadable resources to help spread the word this summer. Including posters for you to share, images to share on social media and more!