The main MN site featured a really moving guest post from Jenny Loather about how her family has been helped by their local hospice:
www.mumsnet.com/Talk/guest_posts/2646657-Guest-post-The-childrens-hospice-has-given-us-a-lifeline
Some MNers asked about how they could help their nearest children's hospice. Birmingham is lucky to have the fantastic Acorns Children's Hospice, based in Selly Oak:
www.acorns.org.uk
Few of us want to imagine what it would be like to have a terminally-ill child, but Acorns provides a sanctuary for families who need respite, support and end-of-life care.
If anyone wants to know how they can raise money for or donate to Acorns all the information is on their website. From sponsored bungee jumps and the brilliant annual Santa Fun Run to fundraising through work or leaving a bequest, there are a lot of ways to help.