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CHRISTMAS CLASSIC: CHILDREN RECREATE CHRISTMAS POEM FOR HOSPICE PATIENTS

“I really enjoyed doing this it was so much fun. I hope or to share special moments when everyone who watches it enjoys it as much as I did, children and grandchildren open their presents. and I wish you all a Merry Christmas” says 10 year old George. “The children were worried that Local children aged 6 to 11 years have come together to make a short film based on the classic poem ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas’ in the hope of raising awareness and funds for ellenor hospice. Beautiful in creativity and imagination, this story brings to life the most magical evening of the year – full of traditions and Christmas magic we know and love such as hanging stockings by the chimney, leaving out a carrot for Santa’s reindeer and getting those last gifts wrapped and under the Christmas tree ready for Christmas morning. Speaking about the idea behind the film ellenor’s Director of Care Linda Coffey says: “Christmas is a very exciting time. Our 9-year daughter loves Christmas. It’s a magical time of the year, a time for meeting up with family and friends and sharing special moments together. “With the outbreak of coronavirus and subsequent lockdowns, for some people, this Christmas will be hard and a lonely time of the year. Our daughter spoke to her friends who had heard that ellenor was launching a Christmas appeal to help support adults and children living with a life limiting illness and wanted to give something back. We began thinking of how we could serve the patients and families we care for - and came up with Twas the Night Before Christmas, a poem read on Christmas Eve by many families. This year many of our patients will be unable to meet and share a Christmas dinner together, the Christmas period would be a difficult and lonely time for some people, and they wanted to spread some joy in these difficult times so with the creative help of my husband Carl and his digital design skills, they have recreated their own version to

add some sparkle and festive cheer”. Parent Gurpreet Jandu says: “Watching our children get ready for their filming for this amazing idea was so lovely to see! It reminded us of happier times but also made us think of those who may be lonely, in this challenging year, over the Christmas period. Knowing that all of the children involved wanted to wish the patients of ellenor, in their own way, a Merry Christmas, was heart-warming to see”.

Linda says: “The children have done an amazing job, and here at ellenor, we are immensely grateful for their support . We would also like to say thank you to everyone who continues to support us through these exceptional difficult times”.

If you are able to donate to ellenor’s Christmas appeal please click here www.ellenor.org/donate #ellenorChristmasappeal.