New charity grants wishes for dying children in Ayrshire & Arran

A new charity to help dying children across Ayrshire and Arran has it first ball tonight

Published 5th May 2016

A new charity, which helps children with life-limiting illness and their families across Ayrshire and Arran, is hoping their first annual ball will kick start funding.

The will take place on Friday 6th May at the Waterside in Seamill in aid of charity Memories are Better than Dreams.

The charity help families at their time of need and help to make memories for them. I can be from providing memory boxes to remember a child who has died or providing funding to put up a headstone.

Although they are just starting out and are hoping to get a vcharitable status in place soon, they've helped a number of families across the region and if want to get involved or get in touch call Crosshouse Hospital on 01563 826129.

Our reporter Vicky Murray went to speak to two of the women behind the charity - Dr Sarah Coy and Paedeatric nurse Aileen Crichton...