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Kate issues support message for children's hospices
Catherine, Princess of Wales has written a message of thanks to children's hospices for the work they do in "lifting spirits" at difficult princess, who is patron of East Anglia's Children's Hospices (Each), made her comments during Children's Hospice Week which runs until Sunday. In her personal message, she speaks of the difference hospice care and support makes to families in difficult wrote: "Being able to access the support of one of the UK's 54 children's hospices means they don't have to face that future alone."
Catherine added: "Lifting spirits through laughter, fun and play, as well as listening, holding, caring and sharing, they support children and families through life, death and beyond."Each has hospices in Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and chief executive, Kevin Clements, said: "We're so incredibly grateful for the princess' invaluable contribution as our dedicated royal patron."Her ongoing support and vast profile have projected our charity on to the global stage and this latest message is a perfect way to mark Children's Hospice Week."Children's Hospice Week, led by Together for Short Lives, is a week-long focus on fundraising and the work of children's provide a range of essential services including physiotherapy, music therapy, 24-hour telephone support and short-break care.
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