Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care is delighted to have been named as the newest hospice partner of national children’s charity Spread a Smile.
The Spread a Smile team of talented entertainers, including musicians, artists and therapy dogs, will support events for children and their families at Rennie Grove Peace, spending quality time with patients and helping to spread smiles through music, magic, singing and more.
Children and young people supported by Rennie Grove Peace will also be able to join in with fun and exciting experiences and seasonal Spread a Smile initiatives such as Christmas activities and treat drops, all with the aim of spreading smiles and a lot of happiness to children undergoing treatment and care for serious illness, alongside their families.
Spread a Smile’s mission is to bring joy and laughter to as many seriously ill children as possible in NHS hospitals, clinical settings, hospices and homes across the UK.
Rennie Grove Peace joins four other hospices, and 32 major and speciality NHS hospitals already supported by Spread a Smile, taking the charity one step closer to its aim, to spread smiles across the whole of the UK.
Karen Raney-Marr, play specialist at Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care, says: "We’re delighted to be partnering with Spread a Smile to bring new and exciting experiences to our young patients and families.
"The importance of play in supporting young patients with a life-limiting diagnosis can’t be overstated.
"Allowing children and families to connect through play and make precious memories can make a huge difference and is something we focus on with the young people we support.
"We look forward to working with Spread a Smile to continue and grow this work in Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire."
Laura Walter, Spread a Smile director of services added: "Rennie Grove Peace is a very special charity and we are delighted to be working with their wonderful team to help bring some joy and laughter to the children and families.
"Earlier this month Spread a Smile entertainers, Sar with her guitar and Fairy Francesca, visited the hospice to meet some of the children and their families, helping to spread smiles with singing, music and bubbles.
"It was a very special day and we are looking forward to many more in the future."
To find out more about Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care visit renniegrovepeace.org.
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