For families suffering the loss of a child, the festive season can be bittersweet – with many reporting they are uncertain how to include their child meaningfully when signing Christmas
Not one, but two sports teams stopped by at Derian House Children’s Hospice to spread some Christmas cheer yesterday afternoon (Tuesday 17 December). Footballers from Bolton Wanderers, and rugby players
The search is on for a family who may have mistakenly donated footage of their Christmas to a Blackburn charity shop. Workers at the Derian House Children’s Hospice shop are
Bill and Julie Draper, of Appley Bridge, Greater Manchester, had no idea that Friday 13 December would turn out to be their lucky day. The couple, who will celebrate their
The festive spirit was in full swing as locals gathered to celebrate the grand reopening of Derian House’s newly transformed Chorley store on Thursday 12 December. The ribbon – made
Drinks were on the house for hospice families celebrating at their annual Derian House Christmas party, at Chorley Football Club, in a festive surprise from the club bosses. This year’s
It was a night of festive carols and remembering loved ones lost at the annual Derian House Children’s Hospice Christmas concert, Lights of Love, on Friday evening. Four-year-old Isla Pemberton,
A dedicated team of knitters has put their needles to good use, raising an epic amount of cash for Derian House Children’s Hospice simply by making Terry’s Chocolate Orange covers.
Must be friendly, cuddly, and calm – the search is on for a new four-legged volunteer to bring cuddles and smiles to children and young people at Derian House Children’s
The sky was the limit for 84-year-old Burnley grandma Joan Sagar, who splashed her £5,000 charity raffle winnings on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Australia. Joan, who won the Derian House
More Santas than ever before walked all the way from Chorley town centre to the top of Rivington Pike, and then back again this weekend. The record-breaking annual Jingle All
An exclusive red carpet screening of ‘The Little Things’ – an emotional documentary inspired by Derian House Children’s Hospice – debuted with a special appearance by Benidorm star Steve Pemberton
In a magical “once upon a dream” moment, 13 families from Derian House Children’s Hospice were given the ultimate fairytale surprise – they were all to go on a fully-paid
An adventurous mother and daughter from Accrington have completed a monumental challenge – scaling the heights of Africa’s tallest mountain, Kilimanjaro, to raise funds for their local children’s hospice, Derian
Two friends from Bolton completed a half marathon to raise money for the hospice that cared for their best friend, Rhys Dylan Williams, who tragically passed away aged 18. Cameron
A group of 31 youngsters whose siblings are cared for at Derian House Children’s Hospice hit the slopes at Pendle Ski Club in Clitheroe for a day packed with snow-stopping
People of all ages walked across hot coals, shattered glass and Lego to raise £10,000 in a brand new fiery fundraiser for children’s hospice, Derian House, on Friday (20 September).
A bereaved mum and her 77-year-old grandad braved the toughest-ever military obstacle course to raise money for Derian House, the children’s hospice that cared for their family. Kaytlon Mann, 28,
A Hyndburn man who lost his sight seven years ago ran, swam and cycled 140 miles whilst tethered to his friend in the 2024 Copenhagen Ironman – together raising more
Two brave parents leapt 15,000 feet out of a plane and raised more than £5,000 for the children’s hospice that has been a lifeline for their families. For dad Jamie
A Paediatric Nurse who specialises in making sure children and their families receive the best care at the end of their lives has been awarded the prestigious title of Queen’s
A bereaved dad’s documentary that gives a glimpse into the world of children’s hospices is set to make its mark at prestigious film festivals across the globe after receiving its
Fun-filled day trips are on the horizon for the children and young people at Derian House Children’s Hospice after a generous couple donated a brand new £50,000 minibus to the
A campaign to rebuild the gardens of Derian House Children’s Hospice was the inspiration behind the charity’s award-winning display at Chorley Flower Show. The vibrant display, created by the Derian
A brand new sensory garden filled with a vibrant blend of sights, sounds, textures and scents has been unveiled at Derian House Children’s Hospice in Chorley. The tranquil oasis was
Mums Karen Kinsella and Rebecca Hadman, who live 100 miles apart, have launched “Room to Grieve”, a podcast that delves into the raw and unfiltered experiences of living life after
Benidorm’s Steve Pemberton raffles £30k of personal memorabilia for poorly children in his home town
Benidorm star Steve Pemberton has donated priceless memorabilia from his hit shows Inside No. 9 and Psychoville – as well as from his latest Taskmaster appearance – to raise money
A dare he can’t duck out of! A Brinscall dad has pledged that he will get inked with a rubber duck if a duck race raises £1,500 for Derian House
A team of Spanish doctors and nurses have travelled to Chorley to help realise their dream of building Spain’s first-ever children’s hospice. The paediatric palliative care team from Cudeca adult
A dedicated children’s nurse is taking on a mammoth cycle to celebrate Children’s Hospice Week 2024. Francesca Lennon, from Buckinghamshire, will cycle 54 miles each day – representing the 54
A Westhoughton nursery transformed into a sea of blue last week (Tuesday, 28 May) in memory of Arthur Crossman, twin brother of four-year-old Tommy, who passed away in May 2021.
A loyal volunteer who has dedicated more than 30 years of her life to helping the children and families at Derian House Children’s Hospice has been honoured at a royal
27-year-old Beth Harrison raced to the finish line in the Hackney Half Marathon on Sunday, 19 May to raise money for Lancashire children’s hospice, Derian House. Beth, of Bolton, was
It was sunglasses down and sun cream on for supporters in the Derian House Children’s Hospice annual Morecambe Bay walk from Arnside to Grange-over-Sands this weekend. Donning their distinctive Derian
Three teens swept their way to first place when they represented Derian House Children’s Hospice at a kurling competition. The Derian Dynamos – Harry Halpin, 12, of Formby, Luke McCaughery,
A Leyland-based sports shop is raising money for children’s charity Derian House by selling Premier League-style Player of the Match trophies to kid’s sports teams and donating all the profits.
Rare cars from Porsche, Ferrari, Lamborghini and Aston Martin will be on display at the sixth annual Supercar Showtime event, raising much-needed funds for Chorley-based children’s hospice, Derian House. This
FAMILY and friends of a brave teenager who tragically died last year put on their walking boots to scale the Yorkshire Three Peaks in her memory on Saturday 20 April.
A whopping 4,000 fans flocked to Bolton Arena on Sunday (14 April) for Stars and Cars – an iconic day of TV and movie memorabilia raising money for the children
A mum and dad from Chorley have handed out 35 special comfort packages to help families in the days after their child has died, at Derian House Children’s Hospice. Rachael
A COUNTY-WIDE education project to train professionals how to give better care to seriously ill children has been launched this week. Developed by Derian House Children’s Hospice, the project aims
When Jacob met Ralph the cockapoo, the cheeky pair formed an instant friendship and have been inseparable ever since. Jacob, nine, of Leyland, has a serious lung condition and was
Two Chorley fitness fanatics are inviting the public to witness their wackiest challenge yet – climbing 8,849m, the height of Mt. Everest, on a gym stair-climbing machine. Gym manager and
Excitement was in the air amongst children and staff as musical theatre legend Alfie Boe stepped through the doors of Derian House Children’s Hospice this morning (12 February). The Broadway
Palyers from Oldham Athletic Football Club dropped into Derian House Children’s Hospice today (9 February) to surprise a brave little boy and his family. Four-year-old Tommy Squibbs, of Rochdale, has
Film and TV super fans are set to flock to Bolton Arena this spring as four Batmobiles will be displayed together for the first time at the iconic Stars &
The search is on for Lancashire’s best nurses, clinical support workers and nurse associates to help care for children at Derian House Children’s Hospice. The charity has launched a huge
Grieving parents are being helped to process their loss through music with the help of an internationally-acclaimed songstress at Derian House Children’s Hospice. Kiki Deville, best known for her appearance
Could your furry friend be the top dog? Derian House Children’s Hospice is inviting dog owners to take the lead and walk every day throughout February to raise vital funds
Fundraising is in full swing for a family who have raised more than £100,000 for Derian House Children’s Hospice over a quarter of a century. Ken Duncan, 85, the former
CHORLEY pensioner Joan Poole has scooped the ultimate Christmas gift – a jackpot prize of £25,000 in the Derian House’s lottery. Joan’s big win makes her the second pensioner in
There were smiles all round when footballers from Bolton Wanderers dropped into Derian House Children’s Hospice to deliver sacks filled with toys and goodies. Players from the first team –
When Joan Sagar, 83, decided to buy a book of raffle tickets to support her local children’s hospice, winning was the last thing on her mind. But the Burnley grandma
A great grandad who has had cancer for 11 years is walking 60 miles over three days to raise money for Derian House Children’s Hospice. Ralph White, 77, from Walney,
Oscar Burrow, seven, was star struck as the Princess of Wales knelt to ask him about his impressive fundraising efforts for Derian House Children’s Hospice at a royal carol concert
Teenager Joe Elson walked 21 miles from Coniston to Barrow in memory of his sister Connie who was cared for by Derian House Children’s Hospice. The 13-year-old, of Cark, South
The Christmas spirit was felt by all at a magical evening of carols and readings for supporters of Derian House Children’s Hospice, held at Blackburn Cathedral at the weekend (Dec
Phoenix Nights star Dave Spikey is back touring the North West with his brand new stand-up show – and for one night only, he is donating ticket profits to his
Popular Indian street food restaurant, Mowgli, hosted an evening for a bereaved dads support group, as part of its pledge to support Derian House Children’s Hospice. The dads meet up
There’s ‘snow’ place like Derian House – the North West Children’s hospice has a festive calendar packed full of events with plenty of ways for supporters to get involved. Each
More than eight out of 10 parents whose child has died said they feel sad that people don’t speak about their son or daughter, a new study into child loss
HO-HO-HOW MANY? It was a sight to be seen as 1,000 Santas marched all the way from Chorley town centre to the top of Rivington Pike, and then back again
Two sisters in their 70s have returned to their volunteering roles at their local children’s hospice – 30 years after their first shift. Susan Sidebotham and Gillian Summerfield, of Chorley,
A vibrant new trailer designed by the children of Derian House Children’s Hospice was unveiled to smiles and cheers from hospice staff and children on Monday (30 October 2023). Tiger
Birthday cake, balloons, and party hats were the order of the day as faces old and new gathered to celebrate 30 years of Derian House Children’s Hospice. The Chorley hospice
Market traders turned their stalls green to raise money for their local children’s hospice – Derian House – in celebration of the charity’s 30th anniversary. There was a party atmosphere
It’s time to blow out the birthday candles! Derian House Children’s Hospice is today celebrating 30 years of helping seriously ill children and their families to make the most of
Chorley’s children’s hospice will be lit up in pink and blue this week, to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week (9 – 15 October 2023). As darkness falls, the coloured lights
One lucky winner will take home more than the top prize of £5,000 in the new Derian House Children’s Hospice Christmas raffle – they’ll also get the warm feeling of
Lancashire bosses were arrested and thrown behind bars for make-believe crimes – all in the name of Derian House Children’s Hospice. The eight Bail Me Out bandits were arrested at
Hoping to break down barriers on a global-scale is Blackburn teenager, Maariyah Kadu, who is set to jet off to Abu Dhabi to the largest international youth forum on the
Fourty-four brave souls ran, crawled, and hauled themselves through a mud-drenched military assault course to raise money for Chorley children’s hospice Derian House this weekend. Those who endured Born Survivor
Pint-sized fundraiser Oscar Burrow was shocked and delighted to receive a coveted award from the Prime Minister. Oscar, seven, of Lancaster, hit headlines across the globe earlier this year when
Two adrenalin junkie mums took the plunge and raised almost £20,000 jumping out of a plane to thank the children’s hospice that cared for their children. Holly Nixon, of Adlington
A brave sister from Greater Manchester is set to tackle a raft of gruelling challenges to raise money for the hospice that looked after the sister she never met –
One of the country’s top nurses has been appointed as new Director of Clinical Services at Derian House Children’s Hospice. Professor Catherine Randall has more than 37 years of leadership
When it comes to fundraising, diners at Preston’s newest Indian street food favourite Mowgli are second to naan! By adding a discretionary £1 to the bill, diners at the newest
NESTLED in nature – Derian House Children’s Hospice has revealed a new addition to its counselling space for families. The new woodland counselling pod was officially opened by three-year-old Isla
A 16-year-old boy single-handedly organised a charity football match to raise money for Chorley children’s hospice, Derian House – where he one day hopes to help care for its families.
Universes collided when heroes with and without capes flew in for Derian House’s Open Gardens event – where Captain America and Superwoman assembled alongside local firefighter’s and police officers. Families,
GREATER Manchester sisters Millie and Sophie were joined by their swimming club pals to swim 200 miles raising money for the children’s hospice that cared for their little brother. The
A tongue-in-cheek event that sees business bosses thrown in “jail” to raise money for Derian House Children’s Hospice is back – and the charity is on the hunt for new
Six-year-old Oscar Burrow from Lancaster hit headlines across the globe earlier this year when he completed a mammoth endurance challenge, climbing 12 UK mountains to the height of Mt Everest.
From dunking in ice cold water to getting electrocuted – a brave mum has tackled one of the hardest physical fundraising challenges to help the hospice that cares for her
BAFTA Award winner Steve Pemberton joins documentary team showcasing the work of children’s hospices
League of Gentlemen creator Steve Pemberton – of Inside No. 9 and Benidorm fame – has announced his support for a documentary that will shine a light on the wonderful
A garden inspired by one of its mini fundraisers has won Derian House Children’s Hospice the coveted ‘Best in Show’ award at Chorley Flower Show this weekend. The display, inspired
Hundreds took part in an epic challenge to celebrate the life of a two-year-old boy and raise money for the children’s hospice that cared for him and his family. Jake
From creating eye-catching window displays, to picking out pre-loved gems – Derian House Children’s Hospice urgently needs volunteers to help run its charity shops. And with a free lunch, travel
A truck designed by a talented young artist has helped to raise a whopping £15,000 for Derian House Children’s Hospice during the charity’s 30th anniversary year. Ellie Biggs, 11, won
New massage, reflexology, and aromatherapy appointments have gone down a storm with families who use Derian House – thanks to the hospice’s new full-time complementary therapist. Denise Doe has been
A bereaved dad is making a special documentary to shine a light on the world of children’s hospices in memory of his 11-year-old son. Paul Woodward, a film producer and
A 23-year-old Blackburn man took on one of the “toughest physical endurance challenges that anyone could take on” to raise money for Derian House Children’s Hospice. Ryan Walmsley, an ambassador
Pint-sized fundraising superstar Oscar Burrow was gobsmacked to receive a letter from Kensington Palace – from the future king himself! In the letter, Prince William congratulates Oscar on “reaching all
A bereaved mother has praised the hospice she “would be lost without” during Children’s Hospice Week. This week – June 19 to 25 – is a celebration of the
A GROUP of dads have opened up about their experiences of supporting one another to mark Father’s Day (Sunday, 18 June). The dads all visit monthly support groups at Derian
The tea was flowing as volunteers tucked into towers of cake, scones and cookies in a celebration of all that they do at Derian House Children’s Hospice. To mark Volunteers’
Sweat was pouring as a cycling club endured an epic 14-hour marathon cycle – from Buckingham Palace to Chorley in one day – to raise money for Derian House Children’s
The sun shone brightly over the Chorley Panther’s annual tag-rugby festival – this year dedicated to “the strongest and bravest Panther ever” nine-year-old Bella Morris, who passed away in December
On a blazing hot day, a bereaved father ran from Yorkshire to Chorley to raise money for the children’s hospice that cared for his daughter. With a group of close
A sea of green t-shirts could be seen from the skies in an annual charity walk from Arnside to Grange-over-Sands. The sun was blazing as 150 people took on the
A six-year-old boy has climbed the UK’s 12 highest mountains, the equivalent of scaling Mount Everest, to raise money for Lancashire’s children’s hospice. Having already scaled the highest peaks in
A crowd of supporters, press and school children gathered to watch Ken Dodd dig the first turf at a ceremony that marked the historic beginning of a Lancashire children’s hospice.
Fasten your seatbelts for the fifth Supercar Showtime, the prestigious event showcasing an array of supercars to raise much-needed funds for Chorley based children’s hospice, Derian House. This year, the
A bereaved father will run from Yorkshire to Chorley to raise money for the children’s hospice that cared for his daughter. Jack Dodd, 35, of Warrington, will run 62 miles
When Alison and Anthony Richards of Clayton-le-Woods decided to buy a book of raffle tickets to support their local children’s hospice, they didn’t think anything of it. But this afternoon
It was a dream come true for 11-year-old James Johnson as he walked out at Liverpool FC’s game against Tottenham Hotspur hand in hand with his hero and game captain,
A bereaved father will walk from Manchester to Chorley to raise money for the children’s hospice where his “cheeky, happy and defiant” son spent his final days. Four-year-old Wyatt Golden-Caulfield
The April showers didn’t dampen the fun as Derian House Children’s Hospice threw open its gates for its first Open Gardens event of the year – a day of flower
With her soft fur, floppy ears, and calming smile, therapy dog Shuna is celebrating five years of bringing cuddles to the children and young people at Derian House Children’s Hospice.
People are being given the chance to make a Will completely free of charge, in a new scheme run by Derian House Children’s Hospice. Without a Will, a person’s money,
Pint-sized hiking superstar Oscar Burrow has reached his fundraising peak in the challenge to climb the equivalent of Mount Everest for Derian House Children’s Hospice. The intrepid six-year-old from Lancaster
A brother and sister who swim together at a children’s hospice special heated hydrotherapy pool have shared their experiences to celebrate National Siblings Day. Tess Sullivan, 16, was diagnosed with
A young artist has seen her handiwork brought to life on the front of a truck to raise money for Derian House Children’s Hospice. Entries came flooding in to the
An intrepid six-year-old who is climbing the equivalent of Mount Everest to help Derian House Children’s Hospice send families on much-needed holidays has almost hit his fundraising goal – thanks
From beagles and bulldogs, to dachshunds and Dalmatians – all tails were wagging as Derian House’s four-legged fundraisers finished the final lap of the ‘Top Dog’ challenge. Over 40 pooches
A young entrepreneur whose work has been applauded by Burnley’s “Bank of Dave” businessman Dave Fishwick is leading the way in a new charity challenge. Oliver Connell, 12, from Blackburn,
Among the dusty bookshelves of a charity shop back room in Chorley, Lancashire, you will find student Hannah Clarke whiling away the hours, mining for literary treasure. Hannah, 38, of
Two adventurous brothers took a 16-day voyage through nine countries in their converted 1999 Volkswagen Transporter – without GPS, Satnav, or even backup – to raise money for Derian House
Superstar fundraiser Oscar Burrow officially cut the ribbon on Derian House’s newly refurbished holiday lodges – where the hospice’s children and their families can make precious memories on what could
A cash injection of £275,000 will improve the standards of care for Lancashire and South Cumbria’s sickest children, thanks to a new partnership between the NHS and Derian House Children’s
VISIT: www.derianraffle.co.uk One lucky winner will walk away with £10,000 in a brand new summer raffle launched today (Monday, 20 February) by Lancashire’s children’s hospice. All proceeds of the raffle
A fearless seven-year-old endured the cold, ice and wind in a 31-day run to raise money for his local children’s hospice, Derian House. The wintery conditions did not deter brave
Adrenaline junkies are wanted for a host of brand new daredevil challenges launched this year to raise money for Derian House Children’s Hospice. The Chorley-based charity, which has to raise
Aspiring young entrepreneurs have been tasked with turning £50 into as much money as possible for children at Derian House Children’s Hospice. The charity’s ‘£50 Junior Challenge’ will run from
Cutting-edge technology that will help children with life-limiting illnesses to play games with their friends, make music, and communicate with their family has been donated to Derian House. Colourful sensory
Summit special: six-year-old fundraiser hits global headlines in his mountain climb for Derian House
Superstar Oscar Burrow has captivated the world in his attempt to climb the height of Mount Everest to raise money for Derian House Children’s Hospice. The six-year-old’s challenge has caught
A JCB vehicle decorated in the eye-catching colours of Derian House Children’s Hospice will be hired out to businesses across the North West to raise money for the charity. The
Could your furry friend be the top dog? Derian House Children’s Hospice is inviting dog owners to take the lead and walk every day throughout February to raise vital funds
A new fundraiser for a Chorley children’s charity is giving old Christmas trees a new lease of life – and raising money for poorly children at the same time. A
Twinkling fairy lights, glittering reindeer, and inflatable snowmen lit up the dark nights of December as houses across the North West took part in ‘Deck the Halls’ fundraiser for a
An exciting competition to ‘Draw it for Derian’ will see one budding artist’s masterpiece emblazoned on the front of a Volvo truck to celebrate 30 years of care at Derian House
An intrepid six-year-old is preparing to climb the height of the tallest mountain in the world to raise money for Derian House Children’s Hospice. Oscar Burrow, of Lancaster, will climb
Six in 10 adults in the UK have not made a Will, a research report has found.* Dying without a Will can mean that a person’s money, property, and possessions
A Chorley children’s charity that helps families of seriously ill children make the most of every moment is gearing up to celebrate its 30th year. Derian House Children’s Hospice opened
The magic of Christmas came to Chorley when the grounds of Derian House Children’s Hospice were transformed into a winter wonderland for a brand new festive event yesterday (Thursday). Families
The youngsters at Derian House had a ball when they were visited by two groups of special guests just in time for Christmas. Not only were they entranced by the
Dazzling Christmas light displays have popped up on homes across Lancashire – all to raise money for children at Derian House Children’s Hospice. The charity has put together a special
Kind-hearted bikers made a special delivery of toys and gifts to seriously ill children – just in time for Christmas. A fleet of Rivington Barn Bikers – dressed as Santas,
Candles flickered brightly inside Blackburn Cathedral as supporters gathered to enjoy a magical evening of carols and readings at the annual Christmas service for Derian House Children’s Hospice, on Friday
Grieving parents are being helped to process their loss through music with the help of an internationally-acclaimed songstress at Derian House Children’s Hospice. Kiki Deville, best known for her appearance
Graffiti art celebrating Lancashire landmarks, from Darwen Tower to Blackpool Tower, has been emblazoned across a wall at Derian House Children’s Hospice. Young people who visit the Chorley hospice became
The HO HO HO-lidays are just around the corner and Derian House Children’s Hospice has a festive calendar packed full of events – with plenty of ways for supporters to
A seven-year-old songstress from Chorley has recorded a charity single in the hope of bagging the Christmas number one, and raising money for poorly children. Little Ruby Whittle wrote “Getting
Derian House Children’s Hospice has appointed a new Chief Executive. Karen Edwards will take on the top job in February 2023 and plans to make sure the Chorley-based charity is
A sea of red could be seen from miles around this weekend as hundreds people donned their Santa suits to march all the way from Chorley to the top of
“There will be an empty space where we should be hanging Holly’s stocking for Santa this year.” Parents who lost their little girl after she bravely battled cancer three times
A dad-of-two is braving the shave after two decades so he can play one of Cinderella’s ugly sisters in panto – oh yes he is! Chris Watts, 41, of Clayton-le-Woods,
Derian House’s annual newsletter – Danni’s Diary – is full to bursting with everything the hospice has been up to in the past 12 months. Catch up on the latest
It’s pumpkin to talk about! A spooktacular show will light up a family home this Halloween in aid of Derian House Children’s Hospice. Bats, spiders, ghosts, and talking pumpkins made
A family from Preston have been handed the keys to a brand new home that they won in a charity prize draw. Charles Maughan and his partner Kerrie Moir were
When Ilyas Mulla, from Blackburn, arrived at the Job Centre last year, he had no idea where it might lead. Today, thanks to an innovative government scheme, Ilyas, has worked
A soldier and his colleagues will take turns on a rowing machine in a 24-hour slog to raise money for Derian House Children’s Hospice. Over two days (24 and 25
There was a sea of green at Derian House Children’s Hospice on Friday for the return of Derian Day in celebration of the charity’s 29th birthday. Supporters, staff and volunteers
Derian Day is back and supporters, staff and volunteers from Derian House Children’s Hospice are getting ready to go green on Friday 7 October. This year, the hospice is gearing
Amongst the sea of runners at the London Marathon 2022 was a gallant group in green – tackling the race to raise money for Derian House Children’s Hospice in Chorley.
TikTokers, Instagrammers, and fashion enthusiasts arrived at Derian House’s Blackburn shop for an exclusive night to promote sustainable shopping and raise vital funds for the children’s hospice. It was an
A procession of Disney princesses and Marvel superheroes marched from Bolton to Chorley to raise as much money as they could for their local children’s hospice – Derian House. Princesses
Lancashire bosses were arrested and thrown behind bars for make-believe crimes – all in the name of Derian House Children’s Hospice. The 13 Bail Me Out bandits – including Chorley
A Preston support worker has won a brand new house worth £250,000, after buying a ticket just days before the winner was drawn. Charles Maughan, who works with adults with
Rugby players from Wigan Warriors stopped by their local children’s hospice to meet staff, volunteers and children this week. The team looked around Chorley-based Derian House and learned more about
The winner of a brand new £250,000 house in Blackburn will always keep a little piece of Derian House Children’s Hospice with them thanks to a sweet gesture by the
Lock them up and throw away the key – until they’ve raised their bail money! Derian House is still on the lookout for CEO’s, Directors, and high profile individuals to
Eight lucky people have scooped £1,000 and 117 have won £25 on Derian House’s lottery in July, with winners having already splurged on holidays, home improvements, and anniversary dates to
The sun shone down as the first brave people dived 15,000ft above Lancashire to raise money for Derian House Children’s Hospice throughout August. Despite countless rescheduled dates due to bad
A ball in memory of a “beautiful, lively, happy” five-year-old girl has raised thousands for the charities that helped her – including Derian House, the Chorley children’s hospice where she
A missing oil painting dating back to the 1930s is reunited with its rightful owners after it was discovered for sale on Derian House Children’s Hospice’s eBay shop. The work
Travel agency bosses swapped their suits for cycling shorts in a mission to spin 611 miles in 24 hours to raise money for Derian House Children’s Hospice. Colleagues Alex Dixon
Instead of throwing a party, Lewis Kenny will mark his birthday by marching almost 40 miles for Derian House, the hospice that cared for the older brother he never met.
12-year-old Joel Morley is running 125 miles in 31 days and wants to raise enough money for Derian House to send one of its families on holiday. Joel, who lives
With her 60th birthday on its way, Margaret Sherrington didn’t want it to pass by without a bang. Since November, Margaret has been moving at full throttle to take on
Today we announce that our Chief Executive, David Robinson, will be retiring from the charity at the end of December, after almost five years of service. Under David’s leadership, Derian
Colourful characters from a budding author’s book were the inspiration behind a hospice’s award-winning garden display at Chorley Flower Show. Derian House’s entry to the garden competition told the story
Supercar Showtime – the exclusive showcase of the world’s greatest supercars held right here in Lancashire – has raised more than £30,000 for a children’s hospice. The sell-out event, that
Live music, glitter face paint and lots of cake were the order of the day as Derian House Children’s Hospice threw open its gates for a festival-themed Open Gardens event.
An army veteran from Liverpool is set to run 60 miles in a day to raise money for his local children’s hospice – and he even plans to be home
For most children swimming lessons are a rite of passage along with learning to ride a bike and to tie your own shoes. But for many children with life-limiting conditions,
Daniel Brooks will march 117 miles from his local pub to Gretna Green, Scotland, to raise money for Derian House Children’s Hospice. The 35-year-old will wave goodbye to his partner
Indian street food favourite, Mowgli, has revealed its newest restaurant will partner with Derian House Children’s Hospice – a charity that has a special connection to the new manager. Located
Keenans Estate Agents have raised over £700 for Derian House Children’s Hospice after running a ‘Colour Your Home’ school competition in Chorley and Rochdale. The competition saw mini cut out
Supermarket giant Morrisons announced they have reached £1 million already in their fundraising efforts for charity partner Together for Short Lives and UK children’s hospices. Together for Short Lives is
You can now donate to Derian House by selling your unwanted books, CDs, DVDs, or games online. We Buy Books, a specialist recycling company, are giving sellers the option to
A kind-hearted nurse is taking on an extraordinary 3,200-mile cycle challenge that will see her stop off at Derian House Children’s Hospice. The UK’s children’s hospices, including Derian House, have come
Derian House Children’s Hospice is joining UK children’s palliative care charity Together for Short Lives in calling on the government and the NHS to protect and extend children’s hospice funding
Greater Manchester-based educational resources supplier Findel Education are top of the class after scaling the country’s highest mountain to raise money for charity. The intrepid team of 18 members of
Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Cambridge has sent a personal message of support for Children’s Hospice Week 2022, asking everyone to join her in celebrating the extraordinary work the
LUKE MAUGHAN has been trekking the trails in preparation for his 84-mile walk across Hadrian’s Wall to raise money for Derian House Children’s Hospice. The determined 10-year-old, of Bretherton, Chorley,
A charity ball in aid of a little girl who suffered brain damage after falling ill on a family holiday has raised £16,000 for the charity that cares for her.
A courageous carer is jumping out of a plane from 15,000ft to raise money for the charity which looks after the teenager she supports. Chelsea Morris, 28, from Bolton, is
When four-year-old Link Simpson passed after a brave two-and-a-half-year battle with cancer, his family did not weep at a traditional church service or have a flower-covered coffin. Instead the family
A Greater Manchester woman whose bad back left her unable to walk is tackling an 84-mile hike to raise money for Derian House Children’s Hospice. Becki Beresford, 31, from Rochdale,
Families flocked to see local rugby clubs battle it out in a tag-rugby festival to raise money for Derian House Children’s Hospice. A total of 12 teams signed up to
Forget whistling while they work – the team at Kingswood Homes are singing while they work. They’ve even rewritten the Madness classic Our House, recorded it in a music studio
Spades in hand, a group from five-star housebuilder, Countryside, took over an empty wooded area within the gardens of Derian House Children’s Hospice. In true UK TV Ground Force style,
The Mall Blackburn has donated shelving, fixtures, and fittings to kit out Derian House charity shops across Lancashire. Taken from The Mall’s now empty Debenhams store, the shop fittings are
A Preston man is taking his chances with a spin-the-wheel challenge as a legacy to the best friend he lost to cancer. Will Bennison, 20, created the virtual spin-the-wheel game
Fasten your seatbelts for Supercar Showtime, the exclusive event that showcases the UK’s greatest supercars to raise money for Derian House Children’s Hospice. This year, the supercar spectacle promises 150
A budding author who raised more than £1,000 for a charity that looked after her poorly baby sister has been praised by her idol. Six-year-old Evie Mayren, from Greater Manchester,
Staff from Keenans estate agents went the extra mile to raise money for seriously ill children after completing a 32-mile trek from Blackpool Tower to Darwen Tower. The group of
The magic of the movies came to Bolton this weekend when a special charity event saw the red carpet rolled out for a whole host of stars and their cars.
It was a night of fashion, fizz, and fun at Derian House Children’s Hospice’s very first charity shop lock-in event to promote sustainable fashion. Fashion bloggers, influencers, and students attended
Derian House opened up its gardens giving the public the rare opportunity to visit the vibrant outdoor spaces as part of the National Garden Scheme. Families and supporters set sail
Nestled in the gardens of a Chorley children’s hospice is a unique counselling pod that overlooks trees, flowers, and visiting wildlife. The small building is ready to provide a serene
Guinness World Record holder, John Farnworth, is no stranger to a challenge. He has famously crossed the Sahara Desert, climbed 6,000 metres of Mount Everest, and crossed the world’s largest
He hasn’t swum since primary school, but Kieran Blaydes is set to swim, run and cycle to raise money for a Lancashire children’s hospice. Kieran, a senior planner for Kingswood
Katy Holmes would have celebrated her 21st birthday in May this year. But, at just 10-years-old, she was diagnosed with a rare and inoperable brain tumour and given only months
NOT MANY PEOPLE can say they started their own business at just six-years-old, but that’s exactly what young entrepreneur Edgar did. Edgar Johnson, now eight, wrote to supermarket Booths about
THE MAN behind Chorley’s annual Santa dash up Rivington Pike has been honoured as a “pillar of the community” after raising more than £130,000 to help sick children. Neil Hailwood,
A dad of two is set to take on an epic challenge as he prepares to run 100 miles over four days – visiting ten local hospices on his route
CHARITY knitters at Derian House have made hundreds of adorable Easter chicks to sell this Easter to raise money for poorly children across the North West. And now the charity’s
A new nursing role at Lancashire’s children’s hospice will help young people with life-limiting conditions get the support they need in adult life. Derian House Children’s Hospice care for children
TWO BRAVE Blackburn pub managers took on an epic five-day journey from the West to the East of the UK to raise money for their local children’s hospice, Derian House.
ACCOUNTANT Sam McGibbon is swapping preventing debt for buckets of sweat – when he tackles one of the world’s most difficult races to raise money for charity. The 28-year-old, from
A YOUNG MUM whose baby son was born with a rare genetic condition has set up her own business selling personalised tapes for people who wear a medicine or feeding
A forest of twinkling lights brought joy to poorly children thanks to a generous donation by a North West-based construction company. Caddick Construction Ltd supported Derian House Children’s Hospice by
FIVE-YEAR-OLD labradoodle Tallulah is hard to miss with her apricot curls, wagging tail and calming nature. Sometimes known as Lula, the Pets as Therapy dog was excited to bring cuddles
Together for Short Lives and Morrisons have announced a new partnership that will provide vital support for families cared for by Derian House Children’s Hospice. The three-year-partnership launches today (15
A GREAT grandfather from Cumbria has completed a heroic walking challenge and raised almost £4,000 for Derian House Children’s Hospice. Ralph White, 75, took on a 10-day walking challenge to
BUSINESSES from across the North West are taking on the £50 challenge in order to raise vital funds for Derian House Children’s Hospice. Teams will be given £50 and tasked
A 58-year-old grandmother is to skydive 15,000 feet to raise money for Derian House Children’s Hospice. Wendy Fearnehough, from Oldham, decided to take the leap after her grandson Alfie spent
Christmas may be over, but the gifts keep rolling in for a Lancashire children’s hospice which has revealed it raised almost £13,000 from supporters’ festive fun. Show-stopping festive light displays
FREDDIE Halliwell was born with a rare genetic condition that makes him one in a billion. And the one-year-old from Darwen, Lancashire, certainly showed how special he is when he
DERIAN HOUSE supporters have an extra incentive to get their affairs in order this January, as making their Will could also raise vital funds to help care for children and
It’s fantastic news for two young people who have had a step up on the career ladder thanks to an innovative government scheme at Derian House Children’s Hospice. Aarron Kent
SIX-year-old twins Harry and Isla Ratcliffe climbed the height of Mount Everest to raise money for their local children’s hospice. The determined duo, from Chorley, completed the virtual Mount Everest
Parents who have lost a child are being helped to process their grief through songwriting sessions with an international cabaret star, at a Chorley children’s hospice. Kiki Deville, who tours the
Together for Short Lives and Morrisons have announced a new partnership that will provide vital support for families cared for by Derian House Children’s Hospice. Out of more than 100
MORE than 600 Santas swarmed through the streets of Chorley as part of an annual charity walk to raise money for a children’s hospice. The sun shone as men, women,
Lines such as “It’s crackin’ flags” and “I were reet chuffed” included in list of phrases you’ll only know if you’re from Lancashire. Southerners clamouring to win a home up
A PLEDGE to donate £90 for every home sold in Anwyl’s 90th anniversary year has seen the homebuilder gift more than £6,000 to a Chorley based charity. Buckshaw Village based
More seriously ill children and their families will be able to create precious memories together after Derian House Children’s Hospice opened two new holiday lodges. The lodges, at South Lakeland
SUPPORTERS, staff and volunteers from Derian House Children’s Hospice joined together on Friday 1 October to celebrate Derian Day. The fundraising event marked the 28th Birthday of Derian House Children’s
ICONIC vehicles from the movies – including Lightning McQueen and the cars from Ghostbusters and Dumb and Dumber – were part of a banger rally that raised more than £30,000
A specially adapted Ford ‘Gaming Transit’ has arrived in the UK to bring accessible fun to young gamers across the UK. Piloted by Team Fordzilla – Ford’s own esports team
MORE children and families will be able to enjoy the big screen experience thanks to new sponsorship of the Derian House Cinema Room from local energy provider, ESG. The cinema
DERIAN House Children’s Hospice has launched a brand new virtual tour allowing families and supporters alike to explore its facilities from the comfort of their own homes. The tour, which
A BLACKBURN home shaped by designer Wayne Hemingway and his team is being given away to raise funds for a Lancashire children’s charity. In what is believed to be the
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SIXTEEN-year-old Jacob Reddy from Blackburn is touring the country with his acoustic guitar to raise money for the children’s hospice where his brother was cared for. Jacob will spend 22
Your local children’s hospice is opening its gardens on Sunday 8 August 2021 and there’s plenty of fun in store for garden enthusiasts and families alike. Derian House Children’s Hospice
KINGSWOOD Homes is gearing up for its latest fundraiser and is rallying the troops to drive for Derian House Children’s Hospice. The Preston-based homebuilder has teamed up with Just Drive
BLACKBURN shoppers flocked to grab a bargain yesterday (Tuesday 20 July 2021) at the official opening of Derian House Children’s Hospice’s brand new charity shop. The hospice, which looks after
With the arrival of 19 July, I would like to give a brief update on our health and safety procedures at Derian House Children’s Hospice. We put the wellbeing of
PLEASE NOTE: Due to poor weather conditions, this event has been rescheduled to take place on Sunday 22 August 2021. FAMILIES are invited to watch a battle of the NHS
THREE young people have been given a foot on the career ladder thanks to an innovative new government scheme at Derian House Children’s Hospice. Mahwish, Aarron and Patrick have been
Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Cambridge has shared a personal a message of support to mark Children’s Hospice Week, asking everyone to join her in thanking the UK’s 54
THIS week is national Volunteers’ Week – an annual celebration of the contributions and achievements made by volunteers. Here at Derian House, we’re saying a great big thank you to
DERIAN House Children’s Hospice has been nominated in the charity poll on Discount Promo Codes and is in with the chance to win 20% of the website’s profits at the
Thomas Hardie Commercials is raising money for Derian House Children’s Hospice with its eye-catching new truck. The new Volvo FH Globetrotter demonstrator sits at the centre of the dealer’s ‘Drive
A FIVE-year-old boy is running 100 miles in 100 days to raise money for sick children. Archie Richardson, of Tottington in Greater Manchester, is more than half-way to his goal
THREE adventurous youngsters are climbing Mount Snowdon this half term to raise money for their local children’s hospice. Brothers Elliott (11) and Christian Mechan (9) from Leyland are teaming up
Veterans and family members of the Queen’s Lancashire Regiment are taking on a challenge of walking 10 Million steps during the month of May. The Queen’s Lancashire Regiment Veterans Charity
DERIAN House Children’s Hospice is urgently seeking volunteers to help out at its charity shops across Lancashire. The Chorley-based children’s charity is in need of volunteers to lend a hand
Farrell Heyworth are marking 30 years in business this year by supporting local charities. As part of their 30 year celebrations, local independent Estate Agents Farrell Heyworth are delighted to
A LANCASHIRE children’s hospice has bid a fond farewell to its longest serving member of staff who has spent more than a quarter of a century caring for poorly children.
Two Burnley FC in the Community staff members are gearing up to cycle from Turf Moor to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to mark the last weekend of the Premier League season
END of life care for children and young people in the North West of England is a “postcode lottery” according to new research released today. NHS provision is “patchy” with
YOUNG people at Derian House Children’s Hospice enjoyed a flavour of independence when they road-tested the new recipe kits from supermarket Booths. Youngsters, who use the services at the Chorley-based
CHILDREN in Lancashire are receiving better end-of-life care thanks to innovative new ways of working employed by a children’s hospice. Derian House Children’s Hospice in Chorley has trained three members
Derian House Children’s Hospice in Chorley has been awarded a £3,000 grant from the Cadent Foundation after being voted for by Cadent customers across the region. Through it’s ‘Connecting Colleagues,
CHILDREN and young people cared for at Derian House Children’s Hospice will benefit from new play equipment and sports services following a successful application for funding from the Toyota Parasport
A couple whose sons are cared for by Derian House have raised more than £2,000 by walking from Bolton to Blackpool. Daniella Wroth and her partner Julian Crossman, from Westhoughton, undertook the
LEYLAND-BASED plant and machine supplier, Clive Hurt (part of the Fox Group), is raising money for Derian House Children’s Hospice with its eye-catching new road sweeper. Clive Hurt Plant Hire
A COURAGEOUS Westhoughton couple are set to walk from Bolton to Blackpool to raise money for a children’s hospice that cares for their twin boys Daniella Wroth and her partner
We spoke to Stephen Johnson, Managing Director at Quooker UK, to find out more about the company and the product they provide as well as why they chose to support
To mark the anniversary of the first national coronavirus lockdown on 23 March 2021, Derian House, together with other Greater Manchester Hospices, is supporting the National Day of Reflection. The National Day of Reflection has been organised by end-of-life
A Chorley woman recently made redundant from work has won £25,000 on the Derian House Lottery. Kay Fishwick scooped the jackpot in March and became the charity’s first ever £25,000
A unique car is going under the auction hammer to raise money for Lancashire children’s hospice Derian House. The Smart Car was painstakingly hand-painted by Preston-based Kingswood Homes’ managing director
DERIAN House Children’s Hospice has been awarded £50,000 from the Cumbria Community Foundation and Pappagallino Flow Through Fund. The funding has supported the hospice to maintain its essential work
DERIAN House Children’s Hospice is sending one member of staff back to the classroom! Charlotte Tindall has been awarded a scholarship to study to become the charity’s first Nurse Associate
THE first lucky lottery winner of 2021 has been announced and they’re generously giving back the prize to Derian House Children’s Hospice. Patricia Hough, a retired art teacher from Chorley,
DERIAN House Children’s Hospice has been awarded a grant of £21,980 from HSBC UK which will be used to create a new memorial garden at the hospice. The new memorial
OVER £12,000 was raised by Lancashire families taking part in Deck the Halls for Derian House Children’s Hospice. With the hospice’s usual programme of Christmas events unable to go ahead,
LEYLAND super gran Linda Miller has knitted a snowman every single day of 2020 to raise money for her local children’s hospice. The 73-year-old experienced a stroke six years ago,
HAPPY NEW YEAR from everyone at Derian House! We had all hoped that the New Year would bring with it the return of some normality and whilst that hasn’t been
A BLACKBURN man braved the winter weather to cycle 230 miles from London to Chorley to raise money for his local children’s hospice. Ryan Walmsley, 21, who is a community
A Brindle grandmother has brought smiles to the faces of sick children this Christmas… by making festive scrubs for every member of staff at her local children’s hospice. Kind-hearted Pat
TWO lads from Lancashire are taking on the corporate giants of the music industry in a bid for the Christmas number one… and all in aid of their local children’s
AN ARMY of elves from across Lancashire have jumped into action to raise vital funds for Derian House Children’s Hospice this Christmas. Schools and families throughout the region have taken
CHRISTMAS has arrived for children at Derian House Children’s Hospice after foresters delivered them a 25ft socially-distanced gift. Staff at United Utilities donated and installed a huge Christmas tree outside
PRESTON shoppers can grab a bargain in time for Christmas, with the grand opening of a brand new Derian House charity shop in the city centre today (Monday, 7 December,
AN ENCHANTED forest has arrived at Derian House Children’s Hospice spreading Christmas joy to the children and young people. The children’s charity offered the community a chance to celebrate a
INTERNATIONAL singing sensation Kiki Deville has released a new charity single to raise money in memory of her baby son. Kiki, who lives in Earby, East Lancashire, is patron of
HIGH STREET stores may be closed but you can still start ticking off your Christmas list with a visit to the Derian House online Christmas shop. Whether you’re looking for
LANCASHIRE’S children’s hospice is challenging people to go all out with their Christmas decorations this year to help raise money for seriously ill children. Derian House Children’s Hospice is launching
A Chorley charity has scooped £20,000 as part of a leading housebuilder’s hugely successful charity campaign supporting under-18s across the nation. Derian House Children’s Hospice won one of the top
A Lancashire great granny has marked her 90th birthday in style this weekend, by jumping 15,000ft from a plane to raise money for Derian House Children’s Hospice. Patricia Baker, of
Furloughed or redundant service workers are being asked to lend a hand by helping out in their local charity shop. Derian House Children’s Hospice, based in Chorley, is in desperate
An adventurous dad-of-two is walking from London to Lancashire to raise money for seriously ill children. Nik McEwan, 34, from Portsmouth, will carry his camping equipment and food on his
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Derian House Children’s Hospice has been nominated in the charity poll on Discount Promo Codes and is in with the chance to win 20% of the website’s profits. The Chorley-based
Vote for Derian House in a poll that could win funding for the charity that cares for 400 babies, children and young people across the North West. My Favourite Voucher
Cate is a passionate volunteer who visits Derian House each week to play and have fun with the hospice’s youngest children at playgroup. She has always been a pioneer in
Kelly’s son Kalel died in 2019, aged just 11-years-old, after being born with a rare genetic condition. He laid at rest in one of the Sunflower Rooms at Derian House
Eleanor Hall first visited Derian House in 1997. She continued to visit on and off over a period of four years alongside her mum Harriet, dad Adrian, and younger brother
Susie went from being a fundraising consultant to the Head of Fundraising over the course of 27 years at Derian House. Her fundraising journey began at The Christie Charity, and
Geoff and Mary Yeomans were a husband and wife team who have supported Derian House from the very beginnings of the hospice. Mary sadly passed away in December last year.
Lynn, of Preston, first began volunteering at Derian House in January 1994 before she took on a job in the housekeeping team two years later. “I began volunteering in the
Des Elliot, 74, is a long-time supporter of Derian House Children’s Hospice. Des, who was a mental health nursing assistant for 22 years, is well-known for his horse and cart
Trish, of Euxton, was the first ever cook at Derian House when it first opened in 1993. She cooked numerous breakfasts, lunches, brunches, and dinners for families over the 15
Ryan, from Blackburn, first became aware of Derian House when his former school Darwen Vale held one of their annual all-day circuit training days in aid of the hospice. Since
Val is Derian House’s longest serving volunteer – providing her time and expertise for free since the hospice opened in 1993. Passionate from the beginning, Val was part of the
Susannah is one of the first siblings to receive support at Derian House when the hospice opened. “We were one of the first families to use Derian.” Said Susannah, “My
From the kitchen to the charity shops, 75-year-old Mabel has volunteered and worked for Derian House since the hospice’s second year of opening. Mabel, of Croston, said: “I first became
Richard Duckett has worked at Derian House for nine years. “I knew of Derian House because my wife Sue has worked at the hospice for 12 years.” Said Richard, “I
Wayne is a teacher at Darwen Vale High School and a Community Ambassador for Derian House. Around 15 years ago, he kick started a fundraising tradition at the high school
Retired teachers, Pat, 82, and her husband Ross, 86, were part of the Turton and Bolton Derian House support groups before the hospice was built. As volunteers, they would spread
Colleen Pugh, of Blackburn, was just 14 years old when she first visited Derian House. Colleen, now 34, visited the hospice between 2002 and 2014 and has a lot of
Neil Hailwood, 49, from Chorley, has dedicated his free time to raising money for Derian House Children’s Hospice over the last nine years, after seeing first-hand the impact the charity
Dawn Andrews is the Family and Young People Services Manager at Derian House. She oversees the Family Support Team, Wellbeing and Play Team, Youth Work and Transition Support within the
Growing up, Lesley Haydock lived with her parents and brother Gareth on Buckshaw Hall Close in Astley Village, not far from where Derian House Children’s Hospice now sits. Lesley, of
Hannah Kent and her family used Derian House’s services over 21 years. Hannah said: “What an incredible almost-21 years we had. A place we were lucky enough to call home
During their time at Derian House, Adam and Connor have become good friends. Connor Griffith, 21, said: “My favourite thing about Derian is being able to go out on trips
Leo, 22, visits the Lodge at Derian House. He said: “I enjoy trips out with Derian House. I enjoyed the Chill Factore when we went to Manchester. We went on
Sarah Heyworth passed away aged 16 at Derian House, four years after she was first diagnosed with cancer in her Tibia, it was a very bone cancer called Ewings Sarcoma.
Linda Miller, 75, is one of Derian House’s original fundraisers who raised money to buy the land the hospice was built on 30 years ago. She is still helping Derian
Kiki is an international cabaret star best known in the UK for her appearances on ITV’s The Voice UK, and All Together Now on the BBC. In 2007, Kiki’s son
Julie, 63, was a teacher for 34 years at Balshaws high school in Leyland before she decided to retire. Since then, Julie and her husband Tony have been volunteering at
Jill Pullin volunteered at Derian House for 25 years and has helped out on reception, in a charity shop, and at events. In more recent years, Jill started a popular
Nurse Fiona Andrews worked at Derian House Children’s Hospice for 27 years, since the charity first opened its doors in 1993. Looking back on her career, Fiona said: “Has it
Adele’s son Yaaseen Mulla spent the final hours of his short life at Derian House. Yaaseen passed away just two days before his fourth birthday after an 18-month battle with
A local man is raffling off a huge solar panel package worth £12,000 and wants to give a chunk of the proceeds to Derian House, the children’s hospice that took