MERKUR Casino UK has committed a £100,000 donation to Momentum Children’s Charity that will be used to support families with seriously ill children. The donation marks a new partnership, that will span over a three-year period.

Momentum supports families across London, Surrey, and Sussex whose children are facing cancer or a life-challenging condition, offering personally tailored support to the entire family through their family support workers, both in hospital and at home. Momentum has grown significantly over the last 21 years, expanding their reach and impact across the hospitals and communities they work with. If the unthinkable happens, and a child dies, the charity has a specialist bereavement service called Momentum Echoes.

The funding from MERKUR will play a crucial role in supporting the charity’s future vision, helping Momentum deliver and expand a range of initiatives including opportunities for families to enjoy a day out on the charity’s riverboat or take a break in one of its respite cabins, offering space to rest, reconnect and create treasured memories.

MERKUR’s donations will also ensure that the charity can continue with Momentum Echoes, their bereavement support programme, which helps families navigate the unimaginable loss of a child.

MERKUR announced the partnership at the end of last year at their annual company conference. As demand for Momentum’s support grows, the impact made by MERKUR’s partnership comes at a time where making a positive difference to the lives of these families and children is vital.

Sarah Woods, CEO of Momentum Children’s Charity said: “We are delighted to be partnering with MERKUR Casino UK and are extremely grateful for their generous support. This partnership will allow Momentum to continue providing vital emotional and practical help to families who have a child with cancer or a life-challenging condition. Over the next three years, this support will enable us to reach more families and respond to the growing demand for our services. With the first donation already received, we can already see the difference this partnership is making.”

Mark Schertle, chief operating officer of MERKUR Casino UK, said: “At MERKUR, we strongly believe that giving back to the communities we serve is important, especially when it comes to supporting those who are facing heartbreaking challenges. Momentum Children’s Charity provides invaluable and exceptional support to the families and children affected by cancer and life-challenging conditions, helping them to cope more easily whatever the outcome. Their services provide essential counselling, creative therapies, experiences and respite breaks, all of which make a real difference in people’s lives. We are glad that our partnership, and donations to follow, will help Momentum continue their hard work and we are looking forward as to what lies ahead.”

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