Wednesday 28 July 2010

More Useful Charity Links

Angel Flights:

This is a small American charity that, in some parts of the USA (mostly the heartland), gives free private flights for seriously ill patients, usually children. This would be in a situation where, for instance, the patient needs to travel long distances for medical treatment, and it would be too slow/uncomfortable for them to travel on land, and public air flight is not practical/possible/feasible. It is run entirely by volunteers.

http://www.angelflight.com/

Songs of love:

This is run by a group of professional singer/song writers. They write special, personalised, loving songs for children of up to 21 years old facing life limiting or life threatening physical, emotional or medical problems. This is to help the child recover/cope or just to give an emotional lift and some encouragement. The style, vocals, tune and lyrics are all personal to the child in question.

http://www.songsoflove.org/


Caringbridge:

This is a website where people facing serious/complex medical challenges can easily keep select friends and family up to date about their condition. You can create your own web page for free, giving it its own design, and name. You can upload about 60 photos, and you have a guest book that visitors to the page can sign. There is a space for you to write about your life/hobbies/personality/ etc. and the process leading up to diagnosis, along with medical history. There is also a space where you can post links/resources, and another space where you can post medical/life updates/thoughts in the form of a blog.

http://www.caringbridge.org/

Torbay Holiday Helpers Network:

This is a British network of hotels and resorts that offer free holiday stays to families with children who are seriously/terminally ill or who have been recently bereaved.

http://www.thhn.co.uk/

Starlight:
You may have heard of Make-A-Wish in America. This is the British version. The charity grants wishes to seriously or terminally ill children. Such wishes might include objects of desire (e.g. swing set), holiday, extra special activity (e.g. swimming with dolphins), meeting a revered celebrity, or fulfilling an ambition (e.g. to join the fire fighters).

http://www.starlight.org.uk/

Ronald McDonald House:
This is free accommodation near hospitals throughout the UK, for families with children facing hospital treatment. It aims to create a home from home environment, and as such part of this involves parents of children staying there sharing small ‘normal’ household tasks.

http://www.rmhc.org.uk/

Songdrops:


An archive (frequently updated) of cheerful, innocent, fun, loving and uplifting songs that can be loved by adults and children alike.

www.songdrops.com

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