Flint family hosts country night for children’s hospice
A fundraising night of country music and line dancing is being organised by a Flint family to support a children’s hospice that has helped care for their daughter.
Vicky Morrell and her family have arranged the event to raise money for Hope House Tŷ Gobaith, where her 16-year-old daughter Isabel has received respite care for most of her life.
Isabel developed a brain injury after contracting the rare HSV encephalitis virus at 13 months old, leaving her with complex developmental and physical disabilities.
Vicky said: “She loves Hope House. It’s her favourite thing.
“She gets so excited when she’s going.
“She goes straight into the teenage lounge, gets herself cosy and waves us goodbye.”
The country-themed evening will take place at the Holiday Inn, Chester West on Saturday 18 April from 7pm. Tickets cost £20 for adults and £10 for children, including food and cake.
The event will feature line dancing lessons, live music from K-Kicks and a raffle with prizes donated by local people and businesses. A country dress code is also encouraged.
Vicky said: “The Holiday Inn have been very kind to us in providing the room and food at an amazing price. We’ve also had three kind companies, JD Vernon Haulage, JMR Commercials and Chris Woodworth Transport sponsor us to cover the overheads so every penny raised can go to Hope House.
“There’ll be line dancing lessons and music from K-Kicks and a fabulous raffle with great prizes donated by local people and businesses.
“See you on the dancefloor.”
The family were first introduced to the hospice by Isabel’s paediatrician, although Vicky said she was initially unsure about it.
She said: “I wasn’t sure if I’d like it. For quite a while myself and my other two daughters stayed there in the family quarters too when Izzy was on respite.
“We gradually weened ourselves off as Izzy grew in confidence and was happy there on her own with the amazing staff.
“We can’t thank them enough and want to raise as much as possible for the hospice to say thank you – so please come and join us.”
Hope House Children’s Hospices provides specialist nursing care and support to more than 750 children and their families across Shropshire, Cheshire, and North and Mid Wales.
Tickets for the event can be booked via Emily Morrell on 07546 060701.
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