Keeping families together

Sign-up to receive our Back to school crafts themed kits in the post ahead of the new school term in September 2022. We hope you and the family can create some special memories ahead of going back to school by making a personalised cute pencil topper, decorating a pencil case and creating a book bag keyring.

During October Half Term 2021, around 100 families joined in with our Halloween activities, which were sent out in the post as a fun and creative way to bring families together.

On Sunday 16 May, we held a virtual science party with Einstein’s Entertainers for children affected by cancer and their families. With 40 families signing up to join the Zoom party for 45 minutes and play party games and taking part in fun scientific experiments.

On Sunday the 14th March, we held a very special Baking party on Mother’s Day. We were joined by 50 families affected by childhood cancer to create some yummy treats! Each family received a baking kit in the post to create chocolate shortbread biscuits, and our hosts from Kiddy Cook held a live tutorial.

For Christmas 2020, we had lots of activities for families affected by childhood cancer to get involved in. We held a Christmas Craft Party and a Virtual Christmas Party, the children could also sign up to receive a Christmas gift box and a personalised video message from Santa. We’re so glad that we could help to spread some magic and Christmas cheer!

On Sunday 27 September 2020, we were joined by 70 families affected by childhood cancer at our virtual science party. Each guest received a home lab kit in the post with everything they needed to get involved in the experiments, including slime making, bubbles and rainbow glasses. It was great to see so many families joining in the fun!

On Friday 31 July 2020, Harry Potter’s birthday, we invited children affected by cancer and their families to join us for a virtual party to celebrate. Harry Potter was the party host and there was a scavenger hunt, magic show, games and a Harry Potter quiz. We even held a costume competition where the winner received a replica of Hermione Granger’s wand. We hope Harry enjoyed his virtual birthday party!

Our family days out may be on hold, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have fun virtually. We held two parties for children affected by cancer and their families in May 2020, one hosted by Pirate Pete and one hosted by Fairy Sparkles. Each party involved games, dancing and magic, allowing the children to forget about lockdown, COVID-19 and cancer for a little while.

We have a longstanding relationship with Zippos Circus, who help us put on a very special event each year. Families enjoy a sensational and exclusive circus extravaganza with performances from acrobats, contortionists, foot jugglers and more. Families join us for a delicious post-show lunch where they can meet the stars of the show. With happy faces and full stomachs, the children go home with a goody bag to top off a fantastic day out at the circus.

Applications are currently closed for this event.

In 2019, we hosted a brand new day out at Alton Towers, where we were joined by 50 families at one of the UK’s top theme parks. All families received fast track wristbands for the day, meaning unlimited access to the rides with no queues! Alton Towers is home to thrill-seeking rides such as Wicker Man and Galactica, but there’s also plenty for younger ones including CBeebies Land, which is bursting with music, stories and adventure. All families receive a free lunch where the entertainment continues, with balloon modelling, face painting and magic.

Applications are currently closed for this event.

Christmas is a time to make precious memories as a family and our Christmas parties provide the perfect setting for this. We hold two Christmas parties, one at the Hard Rock Café in Manchester and one at the Hard Rock Hotel in London, where families are treated to delicious food and a meet and greet with the man of the moment – Father Christmas. With face painting, gingerbread decorating and Christmas presents for the children, it’s the perfect way to get into the spirit of Christmas as a family.

Applications are currently closed for this event.