Hello, thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

I am Rosie, the music therapist at Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People. I started working here in 2015 and in that time have gained such huge admiration for the children and families who access our diverse and comprehensive range of services when everything seems bleak or is completely unbearable. I decided I wanted to fundraise to ensure the care and support is available for more families for longer. 

Families who access Rainbows can be supported in so many different ways from medical care through to attending family fun days. Music therapy is just one of the therapeutic services on offer and can be accessed by children, young people, siblings and families both in the hospice building in our fantastic music room but also out in the community as part of the outreach programme. 

Music has always been such a special part of my life and I knew from a very early age I wanted to train to be a music therapist. My dream came true in 2011 when I qualified with a Masters in Music Therapy from Roehampton University. Music is an innate language that we all possess and no matter our ability, everyone can create sounds which can be used to express, communicate and explore feelings and emotions. It can also be a fantastic way to have fun, sing songs and share in an activity with the whole family. 

The challenge of a skydive is big, no doubt about that! I am fairly comfortable with flying and have even done some acrobatics in the air however, when it comes to jumping out that's a whole different game! This will be such a huge experience for me and I can't wait to share it with you all. By sponsoring me online or donating at other events I am hosting before the big jump, you are helping Rainbows deliver specialist care and support to families across the East Midlands. 

From the bottom of my heart, thank you.

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