PLAYERS and staff from Worcestershire County Cricket Club brought a slice of festive cheer when they delivered gifts to a city children’s hospice.
Captain Daryl Mitchell and the rest of the squad dropped into Acorns Children’s Hospice to chat to children with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions and hand over an array of presents.
The group made sure they bought specific sensory toys the children would be able to use and any of the remaining presents will be distributed to children who continue to live at home but are still assisted by the charity.
Daryl said: “We decided to buy a few toys and take them to Acorns, a very worthwhile cause, and we were happy and pleased to pop in and see everyone.
“It’s nice to give a bit back. We are very privileged and lucky to do what we do. It’s nice to try and do something for someone else.”
Mandie Fitzgerald, community fund-raising Officer at Acorns for the Three Counties, added: “It’s touching that the players have committed to sourcing specific sensory gifts for Acorns children and we are very grateful.
“The support of our communities is vital in helping us to continue our work caring for life-limited and life-threatened children and their families, which costs over £8 million per year.”
