Jigsaw, Cumbria’s Children’s Hospice has launched a new partnership with supermarket Morrisons and charity Together for Short Lives, that will benefit families caring for a seriously ill child from Cumbria.
Together for Short Lives is the only charity supporting the UK’s children’s hospices, including Jigsaw and families facing the heartbreak that their child will die young.
Together for Short Lives and Morrisons are set to raise vital funds for children’s hospices across the country, like Jigsaw, as part of a flagship three-year-partnership which launched this week.
Patricia Livsey, chief executive at Jigsaw, said: “It is wonderful news that Morrisons’ staff chose Together for Short Lives as their new charity partner and now the partnership is underway, we’re looking forward to working closely with our local stores over the next three years.
“The awareness and funds raised through this exciting partnership will have a direct impact on Jigsaw and help the incredible staff here continue to deliver amazing care to the children and young people we support.”
Together for Short Lives CEO, Andy Fletcher said: “Hearing the news that your child is seriously ill is devastating – families can be left feeling scared and alone. I can’t tell you what a difference this amazing new partnership will make for these families. Knowing that Morrisons colleagues up and down the country are on their side, means the absolute world.
“The money raised through our partnership will give families access to vital care from local children’s hospices and help them to spend less time worrying and more time making memories together. It will also enable us to reach thousands more families caring for a seriously ill child who need support.”
Every Morrisons store is calling on local shoppers to join them for their special Butterfly Bonanza until February 27 – fundraising activities to mark the launch of the partnership, as the charity’s famous butterfly flies up and down the country in support of seriously ill children.
Morrisons CEO, David Potts said: “Together for Short Lives is an amazing charity which supports families through immensely difficult times, and hearing the very important stories from families who have received their support was incredibly moving for everyone at Morrisons.
“I’m really looking forward to our partnership with Together for Short Lives and helping to raise vital funds to support families with seriously ill children and the wonderful hospices that care for them.”
