The Courier & Advertiser (Perth and Perthshire Edition)
Little stars: Hospice for children backed by Ewan McGregor bids to raise more funds.
One family CHAS supports is the Scotts.
Their son Adam Meldrum is 16 years old and has a rare chromosomal deletion disorder, a visual impairment and epilepsy.
Adam uses a wheelchair and does not communicate verbally but can communicate his likes and needs through body language.
The family receive home care and visit the hospice for time together as a family.
His mother Lynne said: “CHAS has been there for us at the most challenging times and continues to be a massive support to our whole family.
“For us, Rachel House quite simply enables us to have a rest. Adam always enjoys our time there, we all do, it’s full of joy and the whole family can relax and have fun. Adam loves the jacuzzi and the multi-sensory room with lights and sounds where he gives the care team the biggest smiles.
“We’re delighted that Adam and his sisters have been given the opportunity to be part of shaping the future of CHAS, they had great fun getting creative and becoming designers for the day.
“I hope people across Scotland will show their support so that CHAS can continue to help families keep the joy alive at the most difficult times imaginable.”
CHAS chairman Gordon Dickson said: “For over 20 years, we have been caring for children and their families by offering palliative care, family respite and support.
“We know the difference our services have made to those families and that is why we are committed to reaching more children.
“It is fitting that the children we care for are at the forefront of our campaign to bring that support to more families who need it.”