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Alexander Devine helps BBC Lifeline Appeal demonstrate the power of music therapy
Jessica, who is supported by Alexander Devine, is one of several special children featuring in a BBC Lifeline Appeal for the national charity Jessie’s Fund
Meet #TeamDevine: Libby, our special pet therapy dog
Pet therapy is known to improve people’s health and wellbeing and have a calming effect on children with health problems.
Alexander Devine supports Baby Loss Awareness Week
We are there for families right from the start to provide support for newborns diagnosed with life-limiting
Team Jude’s 100 marathon challenge
This Mitochondrial Disease Awareness Week, Jude’s father Dale and six others are taking on a massive fundraising challenge
Daring Daredevils complete skydive
We are in complete awe of all the Devine Daredevils who took to the skies this September to complete their tandem...
Devine Buskers adapt with virtual busking fundraisers
Richard Johnson from Devine Buskers shares how the group has not let the pandemic stop them performing and how they have risen to the technical challenges of virtual busking!
Friends’ 100 mile cycle ride raises £3,800
Ambitious cycle challenge raises vital funds for our children’s hospice service
Meet #TeamDevine: Catherine Northup, Alexander’s Play Specialist
We hear from a member of our Care Team who has arguably the best job….and that’s to help the children we support have different opportunities to play and have FUN!
Meet #TeamDevine: Jules and Tamara, Alexander’s Clinical Nurse Specialists
Our CNS team talk about the vital role they have been playing in helping to keep seriously-ill children out of hospital and safe from infection during the pandemic.
Manor Green School goes to great lengths
Staff and pupils at Manor Green School in Maidenhead have taken up the challenge to swim 1 length for every child supported by Alexander Devine
Music therapy during lockdown
Music therapist, Anouska Henderson, explains how she has managed to continue providing music therapy to Alexander Devine children during lockdown
Meet #TeamDevine: Stephan Narweski, our Caretaker
Over the last few months Stephan has been tirelessly working to keep the hospice safe, secure, well-maintained and ‘ready to go’ when Day Care starts again.
Earley school boy sells pencils to neighbours for charity
Seven year old Berkshire school boy from Earley has raised over £580
10 year old Elliot takes on mammoth cycle challenge
He is going to be cycling 1km for every child with a life-limiting and life-threatening condition that our children’s hospice service supports -that’s 132km!
Meet #TeamDevine: Graham Hough, an Alexander Devine volunteer
At Alexander Devine we are one team. And we believe volunteers and staff collaborating across the charity makes us...
Meet #TeamDevine: Ana and Amy, Alexander’s Carers
Our dedicated Alexander’s Carers play a vital role in bringing joy and easing the burden on Alexander Devine families.
Meet #TeamDevine: Jenni Green, our Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser
Donations from Charitable Trusts and Foundations play a key role in sustaining and growing our children’s hospice service.
Meet #TeamDevine: Julie Hughes, our Lead for Quality
The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted some of the crucial work that goes on behind the scenes at our children’s...
Maidenhead schoolboy’s marathon challenge
10 year old Elliot to run a marathon in one week to raise money for children’s hospice that supports him and his sister
WFH? Commit Your Commute!
For many of us now working from home due to Covid-19, we are likely to be saving money on travel costs.
Meet #TeamDevine: Harriet Denny, Alexander’s Nurse
Each week we want to tell you more about the extraordinary people that make up our Alexander Devine team.
Need our help?
The word hospice should not seem scary and getting support from us doesn’t have to mean a child’s death is imminent. Helping to enrich the lives of the children and their families is at the heart of our service, our end of life and bereavement support is just a part of what we do.
Our children’s hospice service covers the whole of Berkshire and into surrounding counties. If you think your child may be eligible for our services, please do get in touch.
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