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EACH supports families and cares for children and young people across Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk and Essex.
It has three hospices, including The Nook, in Framingham Earl. The Nook Appeal was launched in November 2014 and the hospice opened for care in September 2019. It was then officially opened by The Princess of Wales in November 2019.
The Nook has seven bedrooms for children and young people and accommodation for families to use for overnight stays. Its facilities include a sensory room, hydrotherapy pool, music studio, dedicated therapy rooms and many areas for family support groups, counselling and different activities. It also has a large outside space for children to explore and play.
EACH relies on voluntary donations for the majority of its income. This year alone, it needs to raise £7.5 million from donations and fundraising activities and £8.7 million in retail income. Only 15% of its income comes from the government, county councils and the NHS.
Stroke information and support
Welcome to our stroke information and support page, for anyone seeking knowledge on strokes. Discover insights into causes, symptoms, prevention, and rehabilitation, but also what services and support the Stroke Association offers for stroke survivors or anyone involved with stroke.
What is a stroke?
A stroke happens when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off, killing brain cells. Damage to the brain can affect how the body works. It can also change how you think and feel. The effects of a stroke depend on where it takes place in the brain, and how big the damaged area is.
Stroke can be life-changing. It can happen to anyone of any age and affects everyone in different ways.
A stroke is a medical emergency. If you spot the signs of stroke, call 999.
Star Throwers is a cancer support charity based in Wymondham, Norfolk dedicated to helping people affected by cancer. We support individuals to make informed decisions about their treatment options, including alternative treatments, and help them search for clinical trials when appropriate. We also offer complementary therapies, counselling, nutritional advice and lymphoedema support to people with cancer and their loved ones.
All of our services are completely free of charge but this is only possible thanks to the support of individuals and organisations donating and fundraising to help us to deliver these services and continue to improve the wellbeing of those affected by cancer.
Why the name Star Throwers? It is based on the following short story: “After a heavy storm, a boy walked along the beach throwing the stranded starfish back into the sea.
A man watching shouted “there are too many of them – it won’t make any difference.”
As the boy threw another starfish back into the sea, he smiled and replied “it made a difference to that one!”
The money we receive goes towards providing advice and support services to cancer patients and their families. Star Throwers does not receive any government funding, therefore the support we receive from donations and fundraising is vital for enabling us to continue to provide our services.
Ways to donate
· Donate online via Just Giving https://donate.justgiving.com/charity/star-throwers/donation-amount
· Become a ‘Friend of Star Throwers’ by setting up a monthly donation! If you would like to set up a standing order, please contact us on 01953 423 304 for bank details.
· Send a Cheque made out to ‘Star Throwers’:Star Throwers, 30 Melton Road, Wymondham, Norfolk, NR18 0DBPlease include a cover letter with your contact details and a brief reason for your donation as we would love to write back to you.
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