Colleagues from DWF's office in Belfast were delighted to support NI Children’s Hospice this Easter by donating Easter eggs to help bring a smile to the faces of children and families supported by the hospice.

The Coleraine Hospice Support Group was relaunched recently at a special event hosted by the Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens, Councillor Oliver McMullan – whose chosen charity is the Children’s Hospice.

The group has now been renamed as the Causeway NI Hospice Support Group, with Maureen Glover as the Group’s Chair.

The evening was held in the Council’s HQ at Cloonavin and was presented by radio host Anne Marie McAleese, who led a Q&A session highlighting the wide range of care and services provided by the Northern Ireland Hospice and Children’s Hospice. Attendees also viewed a short film about the Hospice and heard from local residents who have experienced its care and support.

Guests were welcomed on arrival by students from Dominican College, Portstewart, and musical entertainment was provided by Sarah Minihan on keyboard.

The Causeway NI Hospice Support Group has been active in Coleraine for over 40 years, raising hundreds of thousands of pounds for the Northern Ireland Hospice and the Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice, both of which receive only partial government funding.

Gemma Aspinall, Chief Care Officer, Hospice group member and presenter Anne-Marie McAleese, with Hospice Causeway Support members, Karen Taggart, Marion Hamilton, Maureen Glover, chairperson, Ailna Smyth, foundation key member, Joan Wright, Debbie Knight, Hospice Nurse Specialist, and Valerie Bray. Photo by Tina Mullan, Coleraine Chronicle

The relaunch event also celebrated the outstanding contribution of local volunteers and recognised the continued generosity of supporters who give their time and resources to both charities. It also reflected the strong legacy of the Causeway Coast and Glens support group, the longest-serving hospice support group alongside NI Hospice itself, which has raised significant funds over the years, including more than £17,000 in the past year alone through community dedication and teamwork.

The evening marked an important new chapter with the relaunch of the Causeway NI Hospice Support Group, welcoming new members, volunteers, and supporters. It provided an opportunity to revitalise the group, strengthen community connections, and raise awareness of how NI Hospice care supports local families during some of their most difficult times.

If you are interested in volunteering with the Causeway NI Hospice Support Group, please email maureenglover11@gmail.com for more information.

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