Donations drop to children's hospice
Staff at Zoe's Place hospice in Middlesbrough say financial donations have plunged to an all time low.
Staff at Zoe's Place hospice in Middlesbrough say financial donations have plunged to an all time low.
Staff at children's hospice, Zoe's Place on Teesside say public donations have dropped to an all time low because of the financial climate. The hospice provides day and night care for sick children.
Parent Dave McGill uses Zoe's Place in Middlesbrough on a regular basis and says it's been a huge help to his son, Oscar.
"I would personally like to thank the local community for their amazing donations of food, toiletries and clothing. "
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