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The children we support: Introducing Eddie*

We want to tell you about some of the children who will be coming on the CHICKS Christmas breaks this year, so you can find out how your support will... Read more

#12VolunteersOfChristmas: Meet James!

#12VolunteersOfChristmas: Meet James Volunteering on this year’s Christmas break will be extra special for James! Earlier this year, he set himself the challenge of running 100 miles at various events,... Read more

#12VolunteersOfChristmas: Meet Pip!

This Christmas break will be Pip’s fifth time volunteering at CHICKS, and her first ever Christmas break. She wanted to come at Christmas because: “As a child I was lucky... Read more

#12VolunteersOfChristmas: Meet Adam!

#12VolunteersOfChristmas: Meet Adam! Adam has been volunteering at CHICKS since 2011, but this year will be joining us for his first ever Christmas break. He says: “Having seen the difference... Read more

#12VolunteersOfChristmas: Meet Hayley!

A seasoned CHICKS volunteer, Hayley has been on nine breaks since 2011! This is Hayley’s first Christmas and she decided to volunteer because: “A break at CHICKS can define Christmas... Read more

#12VolunteersOfChristmas: Meet Will!

In the run-up to our Christmas breaks, we'll be introducing you to the 12 volunteers who are generously giving up their Christmas to help out at CHICKS... Since 2011, Will... Read more

Santas sprint through Tavistock

Last Saturday saw over 250 adults and children sprinting through Tavistock at our annual festive fun run, the Santa Sprint! The event was a huge success, and it was fabulous... Read more

And that’s a wrap!

On Thursday 3rd December, we hosted our annual Christmas present wrap. This year it was even bigger and better than ever before... We send every child that comes on a... Read more

Christmas at the Cathedral

Our wonderful volunteers will be ready & waiting at Truro Cathedral's Late Night Shopping events this December, on hand to help wrap all your Christmas presents.  The volunteers did an... Read more

A final Daleside Update…

The final update from the very first Daleside Break, written by Respite Break Manager Richard.  "This morning we were welcomed out of our beds by a pale winter sunrise lighting... Read more

Daleside Day 3!

Tales from Day 3 at Daleside from Richard, Respite Break Manager: "Wednesday has been a day full of excitement, energy and activity. I can see that all of the children... Read more

Daleside Day 2!

Day 2 Update from our first Daleside break, from Respite Break Manager Richard! "Some late risers today made for a relaxed start to our first full day at Daleside. An excitable Monday... Read more