A new book about the history of Francis House Children’s Hospice is set to capture the imagination of readers. Titled ‘A Worthwhile Error’, the phrase was coined by co-founder Sister Aloysius FMSJ to describe the challenge of building the hospice with limited funds. Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of donors, the first children’s hospice in the North-West of England was built from a Didsbury convent in South Manchester.
The book details the incredible stories of many people and families who have been helped by the hospice since it opened its doors in late 1991, including the visit of Princess Diana and her eldest son William, with wife Kate, to open a new wing in 2016. It also features the inspiring story of Kirsty Howard, who was born with a rare heart condition and raised more than £5 million to ensure the charity’s survival.
Pauline Armitage MBE, a dedicated volunteer, is also featured in the book. She spent 26 years working a 40-hour week as a bookkeeper without pay, while Kyle Wells, who has a rare form of muscular dystrophy, has lived at the charity’s specialist residential unit since 2014.
Chief Executive David Ireland, who was involved from the start as an architect designing the building, commented: “The book is an in-depth look at the rich history of Francis House. It shares the stories of the many personalities involved including, most importantly, the wonderful families who have passed through our doors.”
The glossy hardback book is written by author, broadcaster and journalist Andy Buckley. All proceeds from the book, which is priced at £19.95 plus postage and packing, will be donated to the care of children, young people and their families.
Francis House has also supported the establishment of hospice facilities in countries including Japan, Australia, Bosnia Herzegovina, Belarus, Canada, USA, Czech Republic and Latvia.
A spokesperson for Francis House commented: “This book will provide a unique insight into the hospice’s history and the wonderful people who have been involved in our journey.”
A new book chronicling the history of Francis House Children’s Hospice is set to captivate readers. Entitled ‘A Worthwhile Error’, the phrase was coined by co-founder Sister Aloysius FMSJ to describe the decision to build the hospice with limited funds. Thanks to the generosity of donors, the first children’s hospice in the North-West of England was constructed from a convent in South Manchester’s Didsbury.
The book details the inspiring stories of many people and families who have been helped since the hospice opened its doors in late 1991, including the visit of Princess Diana and her eldest son William, with wife Kate, to open a new wing in 2016. It also features the remarkable story of Kirsty Howard, who was born with a rare heart condition and raised more than £5 million to ensure the charity’s survival.
Pauline Armitage MBE, a dedicated volunteer, is also featured in the book. She spent 26 years working a 40-hour week as a bookkeeper without pay, while Kyle Wells, who has a rare form of muscular dystrophy, has lived at the charity’s specialist residential unit since 2014.
Chief Executive David Ireland, who was involved from the start as an architect designing the building, said: “The book is an in-depth look at the rich history of Francis House. It shares the stories of the many personalities involved including, most importantly, the wonderful families who have passed through our doors.”
The glossy hardback book is written by author, broadcaster and journalist Andy Buckley. All proceeds from the book, which is priced at £19.95 plus postage and packing, will be donated to the care of children, young people and their families.
Francis House has also supported the establishment of hospice facilities in countries including Japan, Australia, Bosnia Herzegovina, Belarus, Canada, USA, Czech Republic and Latvia.
A spokesperson for Francis House commented: “This book will provide a unique insight into the hospice’s history and the wonderful people who have been involved in our journey.”
The new book ‘A Worthwhile Error’ provides a captivating insight into the history of Francis House Children’s Hospice. Coined by co-founder Sister Aloysius FMSJ, the phrase described the challenge of building the hospice with limited funds. Through the generosity of donors, the first children’s hospice in the North-West of England was built from a convent in South Manchester’s Didsbury.
The book details the incredible stories of many people and families who have been helped since the hospice opened its doors in late 1991, including the visit of Princess Diana and her eldest son William, with
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