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Unwrap the Magic of Christmas

What does Christmas mean to you?

Unwrap the magic of Christmas

Writing a letter to Santa, playing games with your family and spending time with the people you love. For many of us, this is the essence of Christmas.

For children with life-limiting conditions, festive activities that we take for granted are often out of reach.

Through life-changing assistive and sensory technology, Lifelites enables seriously ill children and their families to enjoy the magic of Christmas.

Give the gift of childhood this festive season. Together, we can bring fun, inclusion and happiness to thousands of children and young people across the UK and Ireland.

Every year, nearly 15,000 seriously ill children access the life-changing technology we provide through 65 children’s palliative care services across the UK.

This technology opens doors that would otherwise remain closed. We help families connect, communicate, and share moments that might not be possible in any other way. We empower children to live the best lives they can, to play, express themselves, and experience joy despite the immense challenges they face.

But we must do more. Across the UK, there are 100,000 seriously ill children. Many are living with extreme medical complexity and are unable to speak, move, or play without support. Their families navigate each day with profound uncertainty, often not knowing how long they have together. That’s why expanding our reach and delivering even more life-changing technology matters now more than ever.

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Your donation brings families closer

Felix is a lively 13-year-old who loves music, being outdoors, and watching films with his sisters.

He also lives with a rare neurological condition that affects every aspect of his life.

For Felix, being able to use our Eyegaze system changed his life. For the first time he was able to communicate with his parents and express his feelings.

And, amazingly, play virtual instruments alongside his guitarist dad, Dan.

“Lifelites technology opens up Felix’s world.” – Dan, Felix’s dad

This is the power of your donation. The power to give children like Felix a voice and to bond with their family in ways that would otherwise be impossible.

Donate today and help us reach more children like Felix.

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Thank you, and Merry Christmas!

Every year, 14,500 children and young people access our inclusive technology.

Lifelites is the only charity in the UK providing life-changing technology, bespoke training and tech support to the children’s palliative care sector. This includes every children’s hospice in Britain and Ireland.

Your donation will help more children and families enjoy special moments together, despite the challenges they face and the often short time they have together.