Sunflowers Children’s Action Group is a local charity that supports families who have a child or children suffering from life-limiting and life-threatening illnesses. It’s a volunteer-run charity that creates special, inclusive events for sick children and their families to bring a bit of joy to otherwise challenging lives. The illnesses that the children suffer vary but ultimately have the same effect on the children. They lose out on events and special occasions, often to undergo painful and complicated medical procedures. They miss out on school and other “normal” activities they see their friends taking part in, leaving the children feeling isolated and “different”. Sunflowers ensure the children have the opportunity to celebrate and have fun, showing them life is more than a hospital room. They are bringing back a little bit of normality and happiness into these brave and wonderful children’s lives.

During COVID and the lockdowns, many families have found the support net that once kept them afloat has been ripped away due to new restrictions, leaving them alone at a crucial moment when their children are more at risk than ever. Sunflowers have provided vital support during this time when many of the children, who already had interrupted lives, were told to isolate, taking away what little freedom they had. They have sent boxes full of toys and activities for them to enjoy from their homes, as well as “boredom buster” sessions for families in the form of zoom parties, quizzes, fairy-tale sessions and more.

We have had to change our page from Virgin Giving to here due to Virgin stopping their charity pages. Although our page has changed our goal has not. We have raised £9,200 (£10,021.25 with Gift Aid)  and hope to continue to move towards our target with your help.

This charity goes above and beyond to bring joy into the lives of children and families who have endured hardships like many of us, thankfully have never experienced. We’d be very grateful if you could join us in supporting this fantastic charity. Donate today!