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Three-year-old's story helping to shine light on hospice's work months after tragic death

When Acorns Children’s Hospice launched an appeal in February to raise vital funds towards the major refurbishment of the charity’s base in the Black Country, one little girl and her beaming smile stole the show.

By Lisa O'Brien
Published Oct 22, 2022
Supporting image for story: Three-year-old's story helping to shine light on hospice's work months after tragic death
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