CHELTENHAM, England, June 14 /PRNewswire/ --
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Children from Bishop Stortfor College, Hornsby House School in South London and The Catholic School of St Gregory The Great in Cheltenham had the chance to show some of their artwork to Prince William today (Saturday June 14th) when they attended the annual Chakravarty Cup event at Ham Polo Club in Richmond as special guests of WellChild.
Four pupils aged between 9 and 11 and teachers from the schools have been working to produce art aimed at visually reflecting the work of WellChild - the national children's health charity providing nursing care, support and medical research to sick children and their families across the UK.
They then had the chance to present that artwork to Prince William - whose brother Harry is the Royal Patron of WellChild - and other guests at the Chakravarty Cup event where the Prince chatted with the children and was keen to hear about their work which ranged from poetry to pastels and other artwork using a variety of techniques .
WellChild was chosen alongside the Royal Marsden Hospital NHS Foundation Trust of which Prince William is President to benefit from fundraising at the event this year. In addition to the thrill of meeting Prince William, the children were also treated to lunch and the chance to watch world class polo players in action.
The schools had each supported WellChild previously through fundraising activities and helping the charity to launch its nationwide Helpline service and WellChild were delighted to be able to give the children this remarkable opportunity. Ten year old Ciara from Cheltenham said,"I have to keep pinching myself to check this isn't a dream."
Kedge Martin, Chief Executive of WellChild, said: "We are delighted that these children were able to meet Prince William and demonstrate to him the impact of WellChild's work at such a special event. Their enthusiasm to help other children less fortunate than themselves and the artwork they have produced is really inspiring. They were all honoured to meet His Royal Highness and thoroughly enjoyed their time with him."
Notes to Editors:
WellChild is the UK charity dedicated to the needs of sick children and their families. Through Care, Support and Research, WellChild provides children and families with practical solutions to real life problems, working so that every child has the best possible health.
Care
WellChild Children's Nurses provide specialist medical care and direct support in the home to chronically sick children and their families.
Support
Our Nurse-led WellChild Helpline (0808 801 0330) provides confidential advice and support to families and children who need information about a disease or health condition.
Our Helping Hands volunteers provide one off or more regular support to families in desperate need.
Research
Since 1977, WellChild has been developing pioneering treatments and cures in research units at hospitals across the UK. Many hundreds of children are alive today because of WellChild's research and thousands more benefit from improved treatments and care across many childhood conditions from cancer to meningitis, liver disease to premature birth.
WellChild is the only children's charity in the UK committed to the needs of all sick children and their families, whatever their illness .WellChild relies entirely on voluntary donations to continue to save lives, care for sick children and work so that every child can be a well child.
Case studies, and photographs of WellChild's work and spokespeople available.
A picture accompanying this release is available through the PA Photowire. It can be downloaded from http://www.pa-mediapoint.press.net or viewed at http://www.mediapoint.press.net or http://www.prnewswire.co.uk.
For further information and photographs please contact: Isobel McFarlane - WellChild, Tel: +44-(0)7803-906816, Email: isobelmcfarlane@wellchild.org.uk. Kedge Martin - WellChild, Tel: +44-(0)1242-530007, Mobile: +44-(0)7779-594-086, Email: harrietevans@wellchild.org.uk
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