CTSA and Reggie bring Egg-citement to Chestnut Tree House

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5th April 2013
A devil, a collection of drooling people and a room full of chocolate!

A devil, a collection of  people pretending not to be hungry and a room full of chocolate!

Crawley Town Supporters Alliance  have  recently organised their 2nd Easter Egg  collection for Chestnut Tree House, the only children’s hospice in  Sussex. The relationship between the  CTSA and Chestnut  ree House is strengthening and  judging by the large amount of Easter Eggs collected our members are happy to  support the  charity. Due to the fantastic response, two vehicles were needed to transport the 274  eggs, Chairman Paul Prendergast and Reggie the Red down to Arundel last Saturday (30  March 2013 ) to visit the children.

Reggie and his new fan club!

Reggie and his new fan club!

Said Paul, “I am overwhelmed by the generosity shown by  Reds fans, it has been a fantastic response, CTSA are very proud to be associated with  Chestnut Tree House and will be raising funds for them in  the future.”

Chestnut Tree House are currently caring for 280 children with life limiting  and threatening illnesses. The hospice provides short stays for the children  allowing parents to have a break from day to day caring in the knowledge that  their loved ones are in a safe and loving environment,as well  as many other services including assessment, advice,  community support, bereavement support and end of life care

Children at the House last  Saturday were thrilled  to see Reggie the Red as he got up to his usual mischief. The smiles and  reactions were heartwarming to see. He may look at home on the Broadfield pitch but in a room he is larger than  life and it was fun to see him in action.

Corporate Fundraiser, Terrina  Barnes said,’Our association with the  club is very important. They have supported us for the past 3 seasons for which  we are truly grateful. The complimentary family tickets are very much  appreciated and on occasions our children have become match day mascots which is  a wonderful experience. Many thanks for the Easter Eggs, we will use them for  Easter trails in the gardens, give some to siblings and also use them for  cooking, none will be wasted!”
During a guided tour of Chestnut Tree House, near Arundel, it becomes very clear of the costs  involved. There is top end medical and entertainment equipment in every room and  amenity costs are not cheap. It costs almost £3 million each year to provide all the care services at Chestnut Tree House and out in the community. Families are never charged for  their care and the hospice receives less than 8% from central government, so it  relies heavily on the generosity, help and support of the local community.
As Chestnut Tree House celebrates its 10th birthday during 2013, the bond between  the hospice and Crawley Town Football Club will continue to  flourish!
For more information visit  http://www.chestnut-tree-house.org.uk/

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Ian Townsend

Ian Townsend

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