Better Days 2021
Gareth Bartlett is raising money for Children's Hospice South West
Story
2020 has been tough on everyone.
I was lucky enough to have great musical friends to call on to create something that would be both an uplifting anthem for 2021, and raise funds for people who need support, but may not have much of a future.
In 2019, while making video content for Pirate FM, I visited Little Harbour - a children's hospice in Cornwall.
I met families going through hell but who had the most wonderful kindness from the staff and support of Children's Hospice South West. I saw for myself what a difference the care makes. And had no shortage of families wanting to tell me. I'll never forget their faces or their stories.
But Covid-19 has created many additional challenges because of fear, lockdown and isolation.
Like all charities at the moment, most of its sources of income have all but dried up.
Staff are very concerned about the future and our ability to raise money to ensure that they can continue to deliver the support services to their children and families.
So some friends and I decided to do what we could to help children across Cornwall, Devon and Somerset - and that meant a song and a video.
[ Watch above or copy and paste this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvdVzsEL8Rs ]
We hope it serves as a reminder that things will get better for most of us. But we also have to help those who need extra support and may never see normal again.
Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving - they'll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they'll send your money directly to the charity. So it's the most efficient way to donate - saving time and cutting costs for the charity.
The money raised will help provide hospice care for children with life-limiting conditions and their whole family. Respite and short breaks, emergency care, palliative care and end of life care at three wonderful children's hospices; Little Bridge House in Devon, Charlton Farm in Somerset and Little Harbour in Cornwall.a
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MUSIC
"Better Days" written by John Rzeznik.
Produced by Gareth Bartlett & Rick Martin
Engineered & Mixed by Rick Martin
Mastered by Pete Maher
Drums: Brett Stepto
Bass: Jody Martin
Guitar: Rick Martin
Vocals: Josh Curnow, Jody Martin, Ruth McFarland, Holly Turton, Paul Ray, Keith Howe, Ian Reynolds.
VIDEO
Produced and Edited by Gareth Bartlett
Concept by Brett Stepto
Stock footage by Storyblocks
Filmed and recorded in accordance with social distancing rules in 2020
Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving - they'll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they'll send your money directly to the charity. So it's the most efficient way to donate - saving time and cutting costs for the charity.
The money raised will help provide hospice care for children with life-limiting conditions and their whole family. Respite and short breaks, emergency care, palliative care and end of life care at three wonderful children's hospices; Little Bridge House in Devon, Charlton Farm in Somerset and Little Harbour in Cornwall.a
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MUSIC
"Better Days" written by John Rzeznik.
Produced by Gareth Bartlett & Rick Martin
Engineered & Mixed by Rick Martin
Mastered by Pete Maher
Drums: Brett Stepto
Bass: Jody Martin
Guitar: Rick Martin
Vocals: Josh Curnow, Jody Martin, Ruth McFarland, Holly Turton, Paul Ray, Keith Howe, Ian Reynolds.
VIDEO
Produced and Edited by Gareth Bartlett
Concept by Brett Stepto
Stock footage by Storyblocks
Filmed and recorded in accordance with social distancing rules in 2020