Sponsored Read Raises Over £600 for Local Children’s Hospice

Students from Penrice Academy were warmly greeted by staff and families at Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) last week as they delivered a collection of brand new children’s books worth £640.

The funds were raised before Christmas when students gathered in the Penrice Library for a meaningful sponsored 2-hour read to support the local hospice.

They raised £640, which they used to buy books to give to the babies, children and young people and their families who use the Little Harbour Hospice in St Austell.

Last week, the top fundraisers from the event were allowed to visit the hospice in Porthpean (St Austell) to drop off the books, look around the hospice’s facilities and even meet some of the families.

Bethany Rudge, Area Fundraiser for CHSW, said:

“We’d like to say a huge thank you to all the readers at Penrice, as well as Mrs Hatch and Mrs Hague who helped the school raise vital funds for CHSW. Every page turned brought them closer to making a real difference!”

Run by CHSW, Little Harbour provides free support to babies, children and young people with life limiting conditions and their families 365 days a year, including respite, palliative care, end of life care and bereavement support. The hospice also offers resilience stays, as well as support in families’ own homes.

Mrs Hague
Librarian at Penrice Academy

“We are really proud of the group for fundraising for such a special place in the heart of our community. Our students were delighted to support the charity, and were really looking forward to delivering the books.”

A key purpose for Penrice hosting a sponsored read was to provide an opportunity for character development in students, teaching moral virtues, fostering empathy and social responsibility.

Students pictured in November 2024 completing the Sponsored Read in the Penrice library.Students pictured in November 2024 completing the Sponsored Read in the Penrice library.

Charitable initiatives and events are therefore a golden strand that run throughout each student’s 5-year journey through Penrice as they grow and develop into well-rounded young adults.

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