This April, Forget Me Not children’s hospice is opening its doors to the public to give people, businesses and schools the chance to take a guided tour of the facilities at Russell House in Huddersfield, including the in-house cinema, hydrotherapy pool and sensory room, and find out more about the difference Forget Me Not makes to local families.
Kirsty Goddard, registered manager at Forget Me Not, said: “Many people are surprised at what they find when they visit Russell House. It’s nothing like you might imagine a children’s hospice to be. That’s one of the reasons we wanted to open our doors – so that people can see for themselves what it’s really like – and how it’s developed over the 10 plus years since it was built.”
“This is also a great opportunity to show the local community the difference their support makes to families facing or living with the loss of their child across West Yorkshire. Because we wouldn’t be here at all providing vital care and these amazing facilities if it wasn’t for local people, groups, schools and businesses getting involved to fundraise, volunteer and support us.”
“So why not come along and see for yourself?”
As well as guided tours of the purpose-built facility, visitors will be able to see first-hand how Forget Me Not helps families with memory making, see what goes into a memory box and be able to take part in hand printing activity. There will also be an opportunity to buy Forget Me Not branded goods, find out more about upcoming events and challenges and even meet long-term supporters, Team Sheila, who will be hosting their own stall and be able to answer any questions about what It’s like to be part of Forget Me Not’s supporter network.
Forget Me Not is holding two open days:
- Businesses, schools and groups are invited to the open day on Thursday 20thApril 10am to 4pm and are asked to contact fundraising@forgetmenotchild.co.uk to arrange their visit and guided tour.
- The second open day on Saturday 22ndApril is open to all and people are invited to drop in at any time between 10am and 2pm – with no need to book. Guided tours will take place at 11am and 1pm.
More details about both days can be found here.
