Leyland and Chorley Hockey Club.

Players and friends of Leyland and Chorley Hockey are running the Chorley 10k on Sunday 8th May in aid of Derian House Children's Hospice. 

A little bit of info. about the charity...

At Derian House they help children and young people, whose lives are too short, to make happy memories in an environment of fun, respect and above all, outstanding care.

They support families from across Lancashire, South Cumbria and Greater Manchester who have a child diagnosed with a life limiting or life threatening condition.

Care can begin if a diagnosis is received prior to birth and straight afterwards through their Perinatal Service right through to a referral at any time throughout their childhood.

They look after children and young people right up until their 26th Birthday offering palliative care, respite stays, day care, holidays and end of life support. They continue to offer transition support for those young people who are leaving them up until their 28th Birthday ensuring they have a well established network of support in their community.

The help they provide isn’t solely for the child and young person, but extends right across the family to brothers, sisters, parents and grandparents

The care they provide is free for families, but services cost over £5 million to run every year with only 12 per cent of funding we need coming from the government.

Players and friends of Leyland and Chorley Hockey Club decided to join together to raise funds for this vital, local charity.