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 This page features Special Websites: those sites which may be of interest and deserve a special mention due to the content or service they provide. Starlight Children’s Foundation
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| Starlight Children’s Foundation grants wishes of a lifetime to seriously and terminally ill children; and entertains children with fun and
laughter in every hospital and hospice throughout the UK. “In our darkest hour as Sam fought leukaemia, Starlight brought a glimmer of hope into his life by making his dream to be a solider come true.” said Sam’s mum. “You should have seen his face when his ‘taxi’, a 62 tonne tank, turned up in the centre of town to pick him up! It was my little boy’s dream come true.” Starlight’s aim is to provide a special wish for every single child who needs one, giving them the opportunity to fulfill their life’s ambition, whatever the future holds. Starlight also creates entertainment in every hospital and hospice throughout the UK. Sick children go to Starlight parties, laugh their way through pantomimes, go out on Starlight Escapes, play games and watch films on the Starlight Fun Centre, and enjoy the toys and puzzles of the Starlight Distraction Box. Happy children respond better to treatment and Starlight helps children to forget about their illness and simply have a bit of fun. www.starlight.org.uk |
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Optimist World – a website providing a more positive news agenda to sit alongside mainstream media channels. |
| Rainbow Faith is a Christian Grief Ministry, Ferna Lary Mills, Director: "Our mission is to encourage and uplift those traveling the painful journey through grief, with words of inspiration, faith and hope through our heartfelt grief poems and stories and a full line of unique and inspirational bereavement gifts" visit: www.rfgifts.com |
| Melangell was a Celtic maiden from Ireland in AD 604, she came to live in the Tanat Valley, Powys in Wales. Prince Brochwel Ysgithrog of Pengwern,
Powys with his huntsmen were hunting hares and gave chase to one hare which retreated into the dense woods. When the Prince sought to chase after the
hare he found it safe and sheltered by Melangell who was meditating; the hare had found sanctuary at the hem of her dress. The Prince was so taken with
her serenity and piety that he vowed he would give her land so that she could continue her mission of helping others. A sacred shrine now marks the place where Melangell’s remains are buried and nearby is a hospice which continues in her name. For those wishing to learn more about the shrine visit: www.st-melangell.org.uk To view the design which was inspired by this legend click on Poetry |
