Hospice’s plea for a Gift that Gives instead of Easter eggs....
ONLY ONE in 10 children who are cared for by Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People can enjoy eating Easter eggs, so the charity is asking people to buy a Gift that Gives instead of chocolate.
Most people love giving and receiving chocolate at Easter – young people especially. But because of dietary and medical considerations, just 10 percent of those cared for at Rainbows, can actually enjoy eating them.
Gary Farnfield, Rainbows Community Fundraiser, said: “Every Easter we are inundated with eggs from our very generous supporters. But we would like people to help us make memories, which will last a lifetime, for all of our children.
“That’s why this Easter, instead of giving a chocolate egg to show our youngsters how much you care, we’re encouraging all of our amazing supporters in Leicestershire to purchase one of our Gifts That Give instead.
“If you’ve already bought an Easter egg for Rainbows, thank you. Some will be used as gifts for children, young people and families, some will be used by the Play Team and Care Team and, if there are any left over, they will be used by the fundraising team for raffles, tombolas and to say thank you to people fundraising on our behalf.”
Gifts that Give are a collection of alternative gifts - like Music Therapy, Hydrotherapy or a special trip out - for our children, young people and their families. People choose a gift and Rainbows makes the memories.
To find out more visit rainbows.co.uk/easter