Blog posts by year and monthMarch 2014
Posts (6)
A Young Carer’s Open Letter to her Mother
Shannon, 15, is a young carer. For the last seven years she’s been looking after her mum who has multiple sclerosis. For Mother's Day Shannon has written an open letter to her mum.
Who You Help: Sufyan and MG
Less than a year ago, Sufyan was like any other 12-year-old boy. He loved playing sport, especially football and rugby, liked hanging out with his mates and was looking forward to being a teenager getting up to trouble! Then very unexpectedly, his life began to unravel.
Who You Help: Chickenshed
Part funded by ±«Óătv Children in Need, the Chickenshed theatre is celebrating its 40th anniversary.
Paralympian Ben and the Back Up Trust
On the eve of his debut at Sochi 2014, 19-year-old Paralympian Ben Sneesby takes timeout to look back at the organisation that was so important to him during his formative years.
Pudsey satchel bags ÂŁ270
A one of a kind handmade leather satchel has resulted in employees of Ulster Supported Employment Limited (USEL) raising ÂŁ270 to present to the ±«Óătv Children in Need campaign.
The children who can't go out in the sun
Imagine you could experience severe sunburn just by going on a short trip to the supermarket. That’s what happened to three-year-old Eddison from Kent. After being taken to the shops or out in his pram, his skin would turn red and blister, even if he was fully clothed and there was little sunshine.