At Applegate Properties, our commitment to the Holmfirth and Huddersfield community goes beyond helping you find your dream home. Every month, we proudly donate to Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice, a charity that provides invaluable care to children with life-shortening conditions and their families across West Yorkshire. Today, we want to shine a spotlight on the hospice’s incredible work and share how you can join us in supporting their urgent appeal.
Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice, based at Russell House in Huddersfield, offers a lifeline to families navigating the challenges of caring for a child with complex needs. From nursing care and hydrotherapy to creative therapy and counselling, their services touch every aspect of life for families, ensuring no one has to face these challenges alone.
Their impact is beautifully illustrated by the story of Ethan, a 10-year-old boy with adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD). Ethan receives respite care, music therapy, and hydrotherapy at the hospice, giving his family much-needed moments to recharge while Ethan enjoys tailored care and activities.
This December, Forget Me Not launched an urgent appeal to address a staggering £1 million funding gap caused by rising costs and reduced statutory funding. In just one week, their appeal raised an incredible £100,000, a testament to the generosity of local people and businesses.
However, the road ahead remains challenging. The charity needs to raise £1 million to sustain their vital services, which include end-of-life care, bereavement support, and memory-making experiences for families.
As Forget Me Not CEO Gareth Pierce says:
"Everyone at Forget Me Not has been truly blown away by the kind words, offers of help, and donations. But we’ve still got a long way to go. If everyone who saw the appeal donated just £1, we could protect the future of services that families like Ethan’s so desperately need.”
How You Can Help
Supporting Forget Me Not is simple but immensely impactful. Here are a few ways to get involved:
- Make a Donation: Visit their JustGiving page to contribute directly to their urgent appeal.
- Spread the Word: Share their story and appeal posts on social media to help raise awareness.
- Get Involved: Explore other ways to support Forget Me Not at forgetmenotchild.co.uk.
Why It Matters
As estate agents in Holmfirth, we’ve had the privilege of meeting families across our community. Their stories of resilience inspire us to do what we can to make a difference. Supporting Forget Me Not isn’t just about funding; it’s about ensuring that children and families in West Yorkshire have the care and support they need.
We’re calling on our community to join us in supporting this vital cause. Whether it’s a small donation, a share on social media, or a kind word of encouragement, every action brings us closer to helping Forget Me Not continue their life-changing work.
At Applegate Properties, we’re proud to be a part of this amazing community, and we’re even prouder to stand with Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice. Together, let’s help them close the funding gap and secure the future of their essential services.
For more information on Forget Me Not’s appeal, visit their website or follow their updates on Facebook.
