Demelza Hospice Choir Releases Andrea Bocelli Version for Christmas Fundraising Campaign

Demelza Hospice Care for Children has partnered with music producer James Hawkins to release a version of Andrea Bocelli's Fall On Me, featuring staff, patients, and their families, as part of their Christmas fundraising campaign. The idea was inspired by a mother whose child received music therapy at the hospice. The charity aims to raise £100,000 to grant special wishes for children with life-threatening conditions.

Key Takeaways:

• The Demelza hospice choir recorded a version of Andrea Bocelli's Fall On Me, featuring staff, patients, and their siblings, and parents, at Demelza's hospice in Sittingbourne, Kent.
• The idea came about after a mother, Sam Bowen, was inspired by a music therapy session for her child, Lucy, who has a unique genetic condition and multiple medical issues.
• The charity is raising £100,000 to grant special #FestiveWishes for children and families facing the reality that this Christmas could be their last together.
• The money will go towards providing personalized video messages and letters from Santa, visits to the grotto, and festive walks.
• The charity hopes to raise the funds by promoting their Christmas fundraising campaign, which includes the release of the Andrea Bocelli version of Fall On Me.

Statistics:

• £100,000: the amount of money the charity hopes to raise as part of their Christmas fundraising campaign.
• 49: the age of Sam Bowen, the mother of Lucy, who inspired the idea for the music therapy session.
• 1: the number of virtual music therapy sessions that inspired the idea for the choir recording.

Sources:

• Demelza Hospice Care for Children/PA
• www.demelza.org.uk/support-us/christmas-appeal