Players from the men’s team including Femi Sereki, Louie Marsh, Jairo Riedewald and Patrick Bamford, and Tilly Bristow and Tammi George from the women’s team, took time out to meet children and their families and deliver gifts from the club.
Femi Sereki said: “Being part of the players' Christmas visits is always a highlight of the season. It’s great to come along to Bluebell Wood with other Blades players and staff to see the children and their families and of course, the brilliant hospice staff and volunteers, and hand out some Christmas gifts with the aim of putting smiles on their faces and spreading some festive cheer.”
Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice is in North Anston, Rotherham. It cares for babies, children and young people from across the region whose lives are sadly just too short.
Sarah Duffy, head of family support, said: “The visit gives our children, young people, their families and staff a really lovely experience filled with joy and warmth, so we are very grateful. Thank you.”
It costs almost £6.7m each year to keep the hospice running, with around 17 per cent from government and the remaining 83 percent from fundraising.
All services are free to families who are referred to Bluebell Wood.
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