Cockshut Hill School's fundraiser for Kids' Village
Cockshut Hill School is raising money for Kids' Village
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Cockshut Hill School are proud to be fundraising for Kids' Village to provide a unique holiday village for critically ill children and their families - a first in the UK
"Imagine...
"…being stuck in hospital day in and day out whilst your friends play outside without a care in the world. Your life revolves around treatments, injections and hospitals, whilst your friends only need to think about toys, parks and having fun! As a parent your relationships are under stress too: your social life is probably non-existent, your work may have to take a back seat or just not be possible at all and you live within a cloud. Life for a child with a critical illness is seriously tough; tough for the child, tough for the parents and tough for all of the family around. It’s a time of strain, pressure, fear, financial worries … and sometimes it’s really hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel.
At Kids’ Village, we want to give these children and their families important life-enhancing respite. Fun, magical moments and great memories: we aim to provide it all. Our focus is on the whole family being embraced for a while and ensuring they leave the Kids’ Village experience feeling re-charged and more confident for the path ahead.
In short, families can enjoy their special respite holidays at our purpose built Kids’ Village in the heart of the UK. Kids’ Village (when it’s built!) will be in the hamlet of Wychnor, near Lichfield just north of Birmingham.
We will create a safe and understanding environment for families to enjoy. We aim to take away some of the stress and worry of caring for a child whose future is uncertain and give families the gift of time together. Our mission is to help children with critical illnesses forget about the time in and out of hospital and instead, inspire and invigorate them for a while.
When a partner charity, named a ‘Kids’ Village Best Friend’ recommends a family for one of our Kids’ Village respite holidays, we will pull out all the stops and plan an unforgettable trip with surprises at every turn."