Morrisons charity partnership with Together for Short Lives to help families supported by Dougie Mac

When life’s short there’s no time to waste…

Welcome news for Dougie Mac today as a brand new partnership launches between supermarket giant, Morrisons and charity, Together for Short Lives that will benefit families caring for a seriously ill child in North Staffordshire.

Together for Short Lives is the only charity supporting the UK’s children’s hospices, including Dougie Mac and families facing the heartbreak that their child will die prematurely.

Together for Short Lives and Morrisons are set to raise vital funds for children’s hospices across the country, as part of a flagship three-year-partnership launching 15 February 2022.

Morrisons will help us be there for families like Isaiah and Naomi, who have been supported by the hospice for a number of years.

“Isaiah was just four months old when he had his first seizure and soon after it was confirmed he was suffering with infantile spasms, a type of seizure disorder.

Coming to the hospice for the first time was daunting; I always thought it was just for children with cancer and didn’t know what to expect; but my eyes were soon opened to the care that was available to us.

Having access to Dougie Mac services is such a lifeline for us both. Time to recharge, switch off and meet friends, whilst Isaiah gets to enjoy the various activities and facilities on offer and bask in all the attention. It’s a bright happy place with lots of love and care. It’s like a big family, and a welcoming home.”

Together for Short Lives CEO, Andy Fletcher says:

“Hearing the news that your child is seriously ill is devastating – families can be left feeling scared and alone. I can’t tell you what a difference this amazing new partnership will make for these families. Knowing that Morrisons colleagues up and down the country are on their side, means the absolute world.

The money raised through our partnership will give families access to vital care from local children’s hospices and help them to spend less time worrying and more time making memories together. It will also enable us to reach thousands more families caring for a seriously ill child who need support.”

Morrisons CEO, David Potts says:

“Together for Short Lives is an amazing charity which supports families through immensely difficult times, and hearing the very important stories from families who have received their support was incredibly moving for everyone at Morrisons. I’m really looking forward to our partnership with Together for Short Lives and helping to raise vital funds to support families with seriously ill children and the wonderful hospices that care for them.”