Members of the squad paid a memorable visit to as Claire House
Liverpool to support the charity’s Butterfly Bake and invite some of the children and their families to attend the upcoming Merseyside derby. Players brightened the day of young Evertonians from Claire House Children’s Hospice by joining them for cake, with goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan plus midfielders Lucy Hope and Heather Payne posing for photos, signing autographs, and chatting to families. During the heartwarming event, children teamed up with the players and Claire House staff to participate in the workshop. Families and players set to work piping, cutting, and colouring a variety of tasty football-themed cupcakes to take home. The stars also enjoyed a tour of the site, which adds to the lifeline support offered at the full hospice in and in the community. It raised awareness for the charity’s Butterfly Bake – an annual event that shines the spotlight on the vital end-of-life care at Claire House. Speaking about the visit, Everton’s Lucy Hope stressed the importance of giving something back to the community. She said: “It’s been incredible to visit Claire House Liverpool and help to raise awareness of the Butterly Bake. We’ve been cake decorating so it’s been light-hearted, everyone was in a good mood, and we’ve been getting covered in flour! “If I had all the money in the world, I would give it back to Claire House. Families would be so lost without Claire House. They can come here, smile, enjoy themselves and take their minds off everything that is going on at home. Claire House is like a hug to the families.” The Butterfly Bake is named after the bereavement care provided at Claire House and at homes across Merseyside, Cheshire and North Wales. Last year, Claire House cared for and supported 100 babies, children and young adults at the end of their life. Cora Shafto, Community Engagement Manager at Claire House, said: “It was lovely to welcome Everton
Women to Claire House and great to see some of our families spending time with the players, having fun and decorating football-themed cupcakes. “We would like to say a massive thanks to Courtney, Heather and Lucy for rolling up their sleeves and helping to support this year’s Butterfly Bake. “There are lots of different ways you can get involved and by taking part in ‘raising some dough’ for Claire House, you could be helping our vital end-of-life care provided by our Butterfly team.”