Stormtrooper visits Naomi House & Jacksplace

Friday, 12 May 2023 01:00

On Thursday, 4 May, otherwise known as ‘Star Wars Day’, Naomi House & Jacksplace had a very special Imperial visitor.

One of Darth Vader’s Stormtroopers escaped the Death Star for the day to spread some joy at the hospices for children and young adults.

The Stormtrooper marched the corridors of the hospices, checking in on staff before chatting to children and parents visiting Naomi House and posing for action shots with young adults at Jacksplace. He crashed the housekeeping team’s tea break, battled the hospice’s Family Support team with Lightsabers, and even tried cooking with the catering team.

The visit was courtesy of Tony from Southampton-based Stormtrooper double act, the Trooperguys, who regularly volunteer their time to visit Naomi House & Jacksplace.

The Stormtrooper said: “Naomi House & Jacksplace has always been a charity that means a great deal to us at Trooperguys.

Over the years, we have seen how the care that they give to the children makes a world of difference to not just the children, but families as a whole. The team are always bubbly and full of enthusiasm and obviously do a great job which is why we love to support them.”

Claire Potterton, Play and Activities Team Leader at Naomi House & Jacksplace, said: “We were absolutely thrilled to be joined by one of the Empire’s Stormtroopers on Star Wars Day itself!

We love having visitors at Naomi House & Jacksplace who offer a different experience to the families, children and young adults staying. Thank you so much to the Trooperguys for spreading so much joy at our hospices. The force is strong with our young padawans!”

To find out more about Naomi House & Jacksplace, visit: https://www.naomihouse.org.uk/

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