Local charity, Acorns Children's Hospice, is appealing for support from generous local companies and organisations for two major fundraising events in May to help raise essential money for local life limited and life threatened children and their families.

The first event takes place on Sunday 20 May during superhero themed Children's Hospice Week (18 -25 May). Participants can dress as their favourite superhero in recognition of the heroic work of local hospices as they challenge themselves to abseil 120ft down the House of Fraser building in Birmingham.

On Sunday 27 May, a new event will see dogs take their owner for a 3km or 6km walk around the beautiful surroundings of Sutton Park to help raise vital funds for the local charity.

Opportunities are available to sponsor an individual element or the whole event, starting from as little as £500. In return, sponsors will receive possible benefits including branding on marketing materials and event web pages, product placement and branding at the event, company logo on the event medal ribbons and literature in participant event packs.

Kerrie Davies, events manager at Acorns Children's Hospice, said "Support from local companies and organisations is key for us to be able to make these events a fundraising success.

"Acorns provides care for and support for children and young people with life limiting or life threatening conditions. These children often need care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

"It costs £750 for one child's care per day and we rely on voluntary donations for the majority of our income." 

Companies or organisations interested in sponsorship opportunities should contact the events team at Acorns on 0844 984 0405 or email acorns@events.org.uk