Flamingo Hospice Opens as Zurich's First Children's Palliative Care Center
A new children’s hospice named Flamingo will open its doors in Fällanden on Tuesday. This marks the first facility of its kind in Zurich canton and only the second in all of Switzerland. The hospice will provide care for children and teenagers with life-limiting illnesses, along with their families. The idea behind Flamingo is to create meaningful moments and lasting memories while easing suffering. Managing director Elisabeth Brenninkmeijer describes the hospice as a place of refuge, much like a mountain pass shelter. It is not just for children nearing the end of life but also for those needing specialised support.
Construction of the hospice was made possible largely through donations. To keep running, Flamingo needs around 2.8 million Swiss francs in annual donations. Families staying there contribute a daily fee of 80 francs, but the bulk of funding relies on public generosity. The hospice also recognises the strain on caregivers. By offering respite and support, it aims to help families cope with the challenges of long-term care.
Flamingo will begin operations as a vital resource for seriously ill children and their loved ones. With ongoing financial support from donors, it plans to continue offering specialised care and comfort. The facility’s opening fills a significant gap in Zurich’s healthcare services.
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