A very big thank you from Jill Trewhella, Mayor of St Austell, to Jemma Simpson (800m Olympic Athlete), Chris Thompson (10,000m European Silver Medalist), Cllr Monica Lake, St Austell Running Club, Par & Newquay Club and all those who contributed draw prizes and helped to raise funds on Bank Holliday Monday in TK Maxx, White River Place for Precious Lives

About the Appeal

We provide hospice care to life-limited children and their families from across the South West; from South Gloucester, Bristol, Somerset, Devon and Cornwall, and the Isles of Scilly.

We are the only organisation in this area to provide such care. Some families may use the hospice for many years, from the time the child is first diagnosed as having an incurable condition which will mean they will die in childhood.

They may come for planned short breaks, emergency care or end of life care, and will usually be accompanied by family members.

The whole family can stay at our hospices, and with a dedicated sibling support service available, this means that the well brothers and sisters can be cared for during their visit and enjoy spending time with other children in similar situations to their own.

The support we give extends to the whole family, into bereavement and beyond for as long as each family needs us.

With over 1,000 life-limited children across the South West, our support for families is absolutely vital.

The Precious Lives Appeal to build Little Harbour

Little Harbour will be our third hospice. It was granted planning permission in March 2009, with completion planned for the end 2011.

Little Harbour will be built on the outskirts of St Austell and will provide a home from home closer to home for the children of Cornwall and Plymouth. It will enable us to provide more care and support to the families who need us.

Like our other hospices, Little Harbour will offer a range of services such as 24 hour palliative care and end of life care, support for parents and well brothers and sisters, as well as help, advice and support in bereavement and beyond.

Little Harbour will cost over £5 million to build, and with the generosity of the people of the South West we are confident that this hospice will become a reality and we will be able to welcome families in 2011.

This shows a static image that updates every 10 mins so you can keep any eye on the progress of Little Harbour for yourself.