A much-loved children's hospice has reopened after being saved from closure
Acorns in Walsall has had a two million pound transformation from donations to save the building.
Acorns Children's Hospice has reopened today after being saved by residents and businesses from closing down.
Around four years ago the hospice didn't think it could carry on operating as it needed a two million pound transformation.
They launched a 'Room to Grow' appeal 18 months ago to raise funds to save the building and refurbish it.
The target was reached and a well needed makeover was given to the hospice to keep it open.
Now the building has modern rooms with easy access to piped oxygen, TVs on the ceiling for children who are bed-bound and a therapy room.
Trevor Johnson, CEO at Acorns said: "A whole fundraising scheme has enabled us to expand and be fit for the future.
"We've gone from being worried that we'll be unable to be here for the future to a fully refurbished site here in Walsall that is fit for the future and future generations that don't they need us yet.
"We'll always endeavour to be there for our families."
Jess Stewart has been bringing her son Charlie to Acorns for nine years. She said: "It's amazing to see and all the things they've put in place for the children.
"It's going to make a massive difference for Charlie and his siblings love coming here to visit him."
Acorns has now fully re-opened to help children who need it.