The inspiration behind our Make Your Mark campaign comes from a young woman called Bex, who was cared for by Fair Havens. During one of her creative therapy sessions, Bex worked with our Art Therapist, Katharine, to create a beautiful, heartfelt painting to leave for her son.

The painting featured a house in the centre of the image which represents Bex - her dreams, her wishes, and her memories. It’s surrounded by colourful balloons, each one made with a fingerprint from someone she loved. Every person who cared about Bex added their own mark. Together, these prints lifted the house into the sky, symbolising the love and support that surrounded her.

That painting has now inspired our Christmas appeal.

This year, we’re inviting schools, companies and community groups to make their mark - just like Bex’s family and friends did. By decorating a poster, leaving a message, or making a donation, everyone can be part of something meaningful. Every mark made helps support children, adults and families living with complex or incurable conditions - at Christmas and all year round.

Whether it’s adding a balloon, hosting your own fundraiser, making a donation or spreading the word, you’ll be helping us be there for families when they need us most

Make your mark - and help lift up the care for local families this festive season.