Impact Report 2014/2015 | Page 11

The staff at Acorns are too incredible for words. They understood what we were going through, made us feel like part of their big family and somehow kept it a happy, fun place to be. They provide support not only to the parents, but grandparents, friends and anybody else involved with the special child. They can also provide essential respite to families so they get a break from the draining emotional rollercoaster of looking after a life limited child. “ After Alice passed away, Acorns helped us through some of the darkest days that myself and my family would ever have to face. They carefully guided me through it all, like they had for the previous 10 months. I honestly don't know how we would have got through our journey without Acorns. Jess, Alice’s mum. Acorns Impact Report 2014/15 11