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Winston's Wish

@winstonswish

UK's first childhood bereavement charity. We provide support to children, young people (up to 25) and families when someone dies.
☎️ Helpline: 08088 020 021

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linkhttps://www.winstonswish.org/ calendar_today06-07-2009 19:15:09

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🎙️ SEASON TWO HAS LANDED 🎙️

The Grief in Common podcast is back, and in the first episode we’re joined by Youth Ambassadors Maya and Teigan as they share what it is like to grow up with grief.

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🎙️ SEASON TWO HAS LANDED 🎙️ The Grief in Common podcast is back, and in the first episode we’re joined by Youth Ambassadors Maya and Teigan as they share what it is like to grow up with grief. Listen to season 2, episode 1 now ⬇️ buff.ly/3BYZzOJ
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The LEGENDARY Wolf Run junior race is open and we’re looking for young pups (aged 7-17) to take on the exhilarating obstacle course. 💪

Get muddy, have fun, and support bereaved children and young people.

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The LEGENDARY Wolf Run junior race is open and we’re looking for young pups (aged 7-17) to take on the exhilarating obstacle course. 💪 Get muddy, have fun, and support bereaved children and young people. Happening throughout UK across the year ➡️ buff.ly/3Tg54B3
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🎉 A BIG shout out and thank you to Lara from Colliers! Lara joined us at London Landmarks to help us cheer on our runners, your enthusiasm and energy really made such a difference, thank you so much for being an absolute star 🤩

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🎉 A BIG shout out and thank you to Lara from Colliers! Lara joined us at London Landmarks to help us cheer on our runners, your enthusiasm and energy really made such a difference, thank you so much for being an absolute star 🤩 Colliers - buff.ly/3DGEj15
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A terminal or serious illness within a family can be devastating for children and young people and there are no ‘right’ answers.

However, there are ways to support children when someone is seriously ill. Find out more here ⬇️

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Just one week to go until the RideLondon to Essex race closes and we’ve only got TWO places left.

📆 26th May
👟 60-Mile Challenge
🚴‍♂️ FREE Winston’s Wish cycling top

Saddle up for a great cause and support bereaved children across the UK.

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Schools play an important part in helping bereaved children, which is why Winston’s Wish provides free PSHE lessons for Key Stages 1-4 that teach about loss and bereavement in schools.

Download our free PSHE lessons today ⬇️
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It’s natural to shield a child from knowing how a person has died, but being open and honest with your children means they won’t find out from someone else or fill in the gaps with their imagination.

Visit our website for more information and advice ⬇️

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⭐ HUGE thank you to the runners that smashed the London Landmarks Half Marathon on Sunday! 🎉

You did fantastic and we loved cheering you on along the route. ❤️

⭐ HUGE thank you to the #TeamWinston runners that smashed the London Landmarks Half Marathon on Sunday! 🎉 You did fantastic and we loved cheering you on along the route. ❤️
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Holidays such as Eid can be difficult for grieving children and young people. Iman found that keeping her dad’s memory alive by doing what he loved made the celebrations easier.

Supporting someone who's grieving over Eid? Access our on-demand support ➡️ buff.ly/2rSNrLy

Holidays such as Eid can be difficult for grieving children and young people. Iman found that keeping her dad’s memory alive by doing what he loved made the celebrations easier. Supporting someone who's grieving over Eid? Access our on-demand support ➡️ buff.ly/2rSNrLy
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With every event, remember your OATS! Get inspired and join at the Cheltenham Running Festival this June.

Simply, pick your distance, register your place, and raise vital funds for bereaved young people across the UK.

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With every event, remember your OATS! Get inspired and join #TeamWinston at the Cheltenham Running Festival this June. Simply, pick your distance, register your place, and raise vital funds for bereaved young people across the UK. Register today ➡️ buff.ly/3RYaG3f
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Teachers, school staff and parents all play a big role in helping a bereaved child return to school, and there are many ways to make this move easier on them.

Visit our website for more information ⬇️

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Have you seen our crafty grief activities for younger children?

Through crafts you can help your young children understand death and grieving and show them that there is no ‘normal’ way to grieve.

Download our free activity guides ⬇️
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Have you seen our crafty grief activities for younger children? Through crafts you can help your young children understand death and grieving and show them that there is no ‘normal’ way to grieve. Download our free activity guides ⬇️ buff.ly/34XeU14
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Make your miles matter by signing up to Team Winston to run this year's AJ Bell . 😄

Register today for Winston’s Wish and challenge yourself for grieving children and young people.

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Make your miles matter by signing up to Team Winston to run this year's AJ Bell #GreatManchesterRun. 😄 Register today for Winston’s Wish and challenge yourself for grieving children and young people. Sign up now at 👉 buff.ly/49G7fV6
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What have our Youth Team been up to lately? And what have we been doing at Winston's Wish to work towards our goal of becoming youth-led by April 2026? 🌟

If you know someone aged 25 or under and grieving, share this video with them to let them know about our Youth Team. 📥

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🎉 A BIG shout out to our amazing supporter Millie Watson!

Last month Millie smashed the Derby 10k, beating her PB and raising a whopping £590 for Winston’s Wish. Thank you, Millie, for your support and congrats on beating your personal best 💪

🎉 A BIG shout out to our amazing supporter Millie Watson! Last month Millie smashed the Derby 10k, beating her PB and raising a whopping £590 for Winston’s Wish. Thank you, Millie, for your support and congrats on beating your personal best 💪
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The concept of grief can be difficult for a child to understand, especially if they have autism.

Help your child understand with Social Story, which is made up of short sentences that help autistic young people understand death and grieving.

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Help the young people in your life explore and express their feelings and emotions with interactive activities this Easter.

💫 First Aid Kit
🥤 Fizzy Feelings
🪆 Worry Dolls
📦 Box of Requirement

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Increase the value of your donation by 25% with no extra cost by ticking the box for Gift Aid. 🙌

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Increase the value of your donation by 25% with no extra cost by ticking the box for Gift Aid. 🙌 Unlock more potential with your donations by simply filling in our 2-minute survey today! ➡️ buff.ly/49hpbVV
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There is no ‘normal’ way to grieve, even for young people with autism but there are ways in which you can support them.

We have put together a list of things to consider when supporting a bereaved young person.

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