A youngster who benefits from the care of Claire House was guest of honour when opening a brand new Claire House charity shop.
Seven-year-old Ciara Fowler, from Little Stanney near Ellesmere Port, cut the ribbon at the official opening of the new Claire House Children’s Hospice charity shop in Neston, along with her proud mum Gayle and three-year old sister Sofia.
Ciara, who has Rett Syndrome, and enjoys short stays at Claire House Children’s Hospice, was there to welcome customers to the new shop on High Street.
Claire House charity shops contribute over £500,000 a year to the cost of caring for seriously and terminally ill children and their families.
Of Claire House, Ciara’s mum Gayle said: “We’re so delighted and honoured to have been asked to open the new Neston shop; we want to help Claire House in any way we can.
“I think it’s wonderful that our family, who benefits from the care of Claire House, got the opportunity to meet the charity’s supporters and show them what Claire House is all about.”
The shop, based at the site of the old Iceland in the town centre, will be mostly run by volunteers and relies on quality donations of unwanted clothes, shoes, accessories, books, toys and gifts to stock its shelves.
Managing the shop is Liz McBain, a retail manager with over 38 years’ experience.
“I’m so excited to work with the people of Neston to raise as much money as possible for our local children’s hospice,” said Liz.
If you’d like to donate stock to a Claire House shop or would be interested in volunteering, contact 0151 343 0883.
