Sussex players visit Chestnut Tree House

Last week, Sussex stars Tom Alsop, Fynn Hudson-Prentice and Ari Karvelas paid a special visit to local children’s hospice, Chestnut Tree House, where they played football, games and participated in arts & crafts with children and the amazing staff who provide specialist care at the facility in West Sussex.

The Chestnut Tree House is a children’s charity that provides hospice care services and community support for children and young people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions across Sussex and South East Hampshire.

As well as care provided at the House, nurses visit families at home, taking children out to explore their local community, or simply giving tired families and carers the chance to take a well-earned break. 

Alsop, Hudson-Prentice and Karvelas spent the morning meeting children, their families and their carers and were given a special tour of the facilities, whilst also listening to some of the stories of those who receive care.

Speaking on the visit, Fynn Hudson-Prentice said: “It was good to get to spend our morning at Chestnut Tree House and see the incredible facility they have, as well as spending some time with a few of the children and meeting some of the staff.

“Elaine showed us around and we got a real feel for the caring, warm and friendly atmosphere at the hospice.”

On behalf of the Sussex Cricket Foundation, the players also presented some of the children who are fans of the Club with goody bags full of toys and presents.

Elaine Ford, Activities Coordinator from the Chestnut Tree House added: “The guys were phenomenal with the children and young people, playing sports, chatting with families and putting smiles on everyone’s faces. They are welcome back any time.”

To find out more about the Chestnut Tree House, please visit https://www.chestnut-tree-house.org.uk/

To find out about the Sussex Cricket Foundation, visit https://sussexcricket.co.uk/sussex-cricket-foundation