A CHARITY single released by staff at the Little Harbour hospice in Porthpean has been streamed around the world, raising more than £1000.
The song ’Harbour Walls’ was written by Richard Trethewey, music therapist at Children’s Hospice South West Little Harbour, and was recorded by a choir made up of nurses, doctors, carers, sibling team members as well as kitchen, admin and housekeeping staff.
The lyrics link closely to the support that Little Harbour provides for over 130 children with life- limiting illnesses who rely on the hospice for respite stays, whole family support and end of life care.
The song has been downloaded by supporters as far afield as Australia, Norway and the United States.
’As something that started as a fairly small idea, to create and perform something to our bereaved families, it’s been amazing to see it grow and now to see the distance this song has travelled is amazing.
’I really hope Harbour Walls continues to not only raise vital funds for the hospice but also awareness of Little Harbour and Children’s Hospice South West which is such a lifeline to so many local children and families, and really is that safe harbour that they need.’
The single is still available to purchase via the Children’s Hospice South West website as a hard copy for £5 or in digital format and it can also be streamed and downloaded online.
Please visit www.chsw.org.uk/harbourwalls to find out more.