Life's short

Life’s short, for all of us.

We all want to do what we love and make the most of every minute. For children with life-limiting conditions and their families, “Life’s Short” has a poignant meaning: they simply do not have time to waste.

Children’s Hospices across the UK help these children enjoy the simple moments in life that we all cherish. Join us this Children’s Hospice Week 21-27 May to create more moments that matter and raise awareness and funds for the 49,000 children across the UK living with life-limiting conditions, and the lifeline services that support them.

Get involved

Show your support by sharing the moments that you love best in life on social media using the hashtag #LifesShort

Donate during Children’s Hospice Week to support hospices across the UK create more moments that matter for seriously ill children.

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Company support

Children’s Hospice Week is our annual national campaign and we are proud to have some amazing partners supporting this year including Disney, Royal Mail and Hobbycraft.

If you would like your company to get involved next year, please get in touch at beccy.fellows@togetherforshortlives.org.uk

Disney UK is proud to be supporting Children’s Hospice Week as part of our wider social purpose programme. By working with Together for Short Lives and children’s hospices we can create Moments that Matter for children and those closest to them when they need it the most; helping to build emotional resilience through positive shared social experiences.
Sara Hanson, Director Charitable Programmes at Disney UK

Girl laughing with Olaf toy — **Disney UK** has offered all children’s hospice services an extensive Disney DVD library collection, and is hosting special events at four children's hospices to give families the chance to make some **#momentsthatmatter** together.

Royal Mail Postmark — **Royal Mail** has created a Children’s Hospice Week postmark for the week that will reach 30 million people

Staff at Hobbycraft in fancy dress — **Hobbycraft** colleagues across the UK will be supporting Children’s Hospice Week by hosting in store crafting and fundraising events on Saturday 26 May. Customers will be able to donate in store throughout the week to support the campaign.

Campaign materials and assets

If you’re a Together for Short Lives member, you can find campaign assets in the resource library within our members’ area.

Sam in swimming pool with dad — Sam loves to smile at his favourite songs, swimming, evening shower, bowling, favourite books, cuddles in bed and Pointless on the TV.

Vivien with her family — Vivien is supported Little Havens, where she loves to enjoy being in the water of their swimming pool. The family say they love the hospice because they don't have to rush and there’s no one staring at them.

Myles with his mum and dad — Myles and his parents are supported by Richard House, who are like a brilliant extended family member offering them joy, happiness, and the ability to be included in the normal activities of family life.

Support Children's Hospice Week and share your favourite moments using #LifesShort this 21-27 May