Julia's House

Martin is a passionate supporter of Julia's House and played a major role in our Yellow Brick Road Appeal, which raised funds for the initial building of the hospice. He is now supporting our Pyjama Appeal to help us launch our overnight care.

Lesley has recently become a Julia's House patron. As well as her regular appearances on Ready Steady Cook, Lesley has also presented Can't Cook, Won't Cook and made guest appearances on Food & Drink. She's also written several cookery books and currently hosts cookery days at her home in Dorset. Lesley kindly hosted a cookery session for siblings of the affected children at Julia's House and is also supporting the Pyjama Appeal.

Chris is a long-term supporters and unsurprisingly is wonderful with the children at Julia's House. Chris attends our annual family BBQ event in the summer and always provides much entertainment for all attendees. Chris comments: "Julia's House, as well as being a building, is a wonderful community of the most fantastic people. Thanks for having me on board as one of your patrons!"

Much-loved Harry Redknapp has been a long-standing ambassador for Julia's House. The manager of Tottenham Hotspur said: "The care that Julia's House gives to terminally-ill children and the support that they provide to their families is vital. I'm a father myself, but I can't imagine what it must be like for these families. The pressures must be immense. At Julia's House they concentrate on making sure that every day is special for these children and that the whole family gets the support they need. We can all do something to help these children and families by supporting Julia's House. I urge you to do the same and together we can make sure that their vital work is available for future generations."

Also a new patron, world famous crime writer Minette lives in Dorchester with her husband and pets. Minette has kindly supported us through television programmes and the use of her house as a meeting point for supporters in the Dorchester area.

Actor Edward Fox has an impressive list of theatre, television and film credits, including nearly 40 of the latter since first seen in bit roles in the 1960s. He has been a patron of Julia's House for many years.

Liz was Team GB's top finisher in the Athens 2004 Marathon where she finished in 25th place. In 2006 she claimed her first major championship medal with bronze in the marathon at the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne. She lives in Poole with her husband, Martin Yelling, and has visited the hospice to meet Chloe Hixson, our very own aspiring Paralympian (pictured).

Mrs Hilda Brownlow is MBE JP is an ambassador for Julia’s House.

"Julia's House is essential, as it is the only children's hospice actually in Dorset and they need funds."

"It is vital the community ensure that Julia's House's vital work is available for future generations."

Jenny McVeigh is an ambassador of Julia’s House and was Chair of the Great Dorset Dinner committee, which raised over £100,000 in 2009.

Sue Stebbings is an ambassador for Julia’s House. She fundraises for us through the Royal Motor Yacht Club in Poole and has been doing so since the inception of Julia’s House.