What is a Snow Globe Moment?
Life can feel calm and clear… until it’s shaken. A diagnosis, a loss, a sudden change can turn your world upside down.
At ellenor, we call these “snow globe moments.” And this is where we step in…
Bob’s Snow Globe Moment
Bob had always been the steady one in his family – the one who fixed the leaky tap, the one everyone turned to when things went wrong. But the day he received his diagnosis, it felt as though someone had taken his whole world and shaken it hard – turned his life upside down.
Suddenly, what had once been clear and certain became a blur. His thoughts whirled like snowflakes in a shaken globe – doctors’ words, fears for his wife, worries for his children. The future felt hidden, scattered, uncertain.
That’s when ellenor stepped in.
With gentle guidance and a steady hand, the snow began to settle. The chaos of appointments, treatments, and emotions slowly found their shape. Bob discovered he could breathe again, see the faces of his loved ones clearly, and spend precious time making memories rather than feeling lost in the swirl.
ellenor couldn’t stop the snow from falling, but we did become the steady hands that held the snow globe. Letting the snow settle naturally, and helping Bob and his family restore calm.
For Bob, that meant everything.
Donate today
Your support is more vital than ever.
Our ability to provide care depends on the incredible generosity of our community. With a growing population and rising demand for our services, your support is more vital than ever – helping us continue to enhance lives and offer comfort during difficult times.
How your gift can help:
- £15 could help fund out-of-hours telephone support – a reassuring voice for someone spending Christmas away from loved ones.
- £20 could give a child and their family the gift of dedicated support from our Children’s Nursing team, helping them feel safe and cared for this festive season.
- £30 could provide a clinic appointment with one of our nurses, ensuring a patient receives the care they need to enjoy Christmas with comfort and dignity.
- £45 could help fund a play therapy session for a child, helping them through moments of grief this Christmas.
- £100 could allow our Hospice at Home nurses to visit patients in their own homes, helping them spend Christmas surrounded by family and love.
This Christmas, join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of those facing life-limiting illness.
Your donation enables us to continue to provide vital hospice care to our local community.
Christmas Events
Santa’s Grotto Gravesend
20th December 2025
Bring your little ones for a visit to our Santa’s Grotto this festive season! ✨PLEASE NOTE : Ticket sales will close at 10AM on Friday 19 December. We regret that we will not be able to accommodate walk-ins on the day. Tickets must be pre-booked in advance.✨
Santa’s Grotto Dartford
21st December 2025
Bring your little ones for a visit to our Santa’s Grotto this festive season! ✨PLEASE NOTE : Ticket sales will close at 10AM on Friday 19 December. We regret that we will not be able to accommodate walk-ins on the day. Tickets must be pre-booked in advance.✨
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