Each year, over 150 children in Yorkshire are diagnosed with cancer. Christmas can be an especially difficult time for them and their families.
For most families, the countdown to Christmas is filled with excitement. But for families of children with cancer, the season can bring extra worry and emotional strain. At a time when everyone else seems to be enjoying the festivities with friends and family, the families we support can feel more isolated than ever.
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Your donations make magic
As well as our year-round emotional, practical and financial support, your donations help sprinkle extra sparkle at Christmas. With your help, we provide:
- Festive activities and events
- Gifts and grants
- Special experiences and memories
All these things help families to feel a little joy, when they need it most.
How you can support children and families this year
Support through your business
Sponsor a snowflake on the Christmas tree at our family support centre and help give children and families the support they need this Christmas.
Christmas cards
Shop our Christmas card range, with every penny helping to fund vital support.
Make sure no child misses out on the magic of Christmas
Thanks to your donations children and young people can experience the magic of Christmas despite living through childhood cancer. Your support provides festive activities, presents, visits from Santa, and precious happy moments during a dark and isolating time. With your help, we can bring more Christmas magic and ensure children with cancer and their families always have the support they need.
£20
Your £20 donation could fund festive crafts and activities in hospital.
£31.50
Your £31.50 donation could fund 2 hours of frontline support from our Family Support Workers during December.
£66
Your £44 donation could fund 3 one-to-one sessions with a trained counsellor for a parent or child in hospital, to support their wellbeing at Christmas.