A package of "The baby" book, a memorial bear and a personalised pebble presented in a beautiful box

If leprosy is suspected, the sooner a diagnosis happens, the better, as then the patient can begin treatment as soon as possible. This reduces the risk of them suffering from long term health issues caused by this disease such as losing fingers or toes, or other disfigurements. 

Our new "Little Wings of Hope" badges are beautifully crafted pins designed to support our charity’s mission and symbolise the strength and resilience we embody. These delicate pins, which feature our iconic butterfly wings logo, are not only a way to show solidarity with our cause but also a gentle reminder of hope and transformation. By wearing one, supporters can carry a small emblem of our charity’s purpose, spreading awareness and fostering a sense of community wherever they go. Each badge purchased contributes directly to our initiatives, allowing us to continue making a positive impact together.

Our new skate school project has been really busy in it's first few weeks. It's great to be welcoming young people back into the youth centre again. We'd really like to add to the equipment we have on offer and this donation will enable us to purchase a new slappy box. What's that? well its a grind-able box for skateboarding, that allows the skaters to 'slap' or ride straight onto it, much more easy and accessible to new skaters!

It is a huge donation so our young people are putting their subs towards the box too (it's total cost is £175). The box will be dedicated in your name if you wish, or just a personalised message and create years of memories and fun in our Skate School.

Childhood cancer is a life changing diagnosis.

It affects the child diagnosed but also their siblings, parents and their friends and teachers at school. A child with cancer faces prolonged periods of time away from school in isolation and in hospital. The Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust cannot change the child’s diagnosis, but we can help to make a real difference by giving them some hope and a level of normality whilst they are fighting their illness.

Why do we need these robots?

By giving isolated children this ‘window’ to their friends and the outside world, we can help them to bridge the gap. The AV1 robot allows children in a hospital bed to interact with their classroom and their peers at the same time. Not only does this bring hope and positivity to children (and their families) affected by cancer but also to their peers who are facing the sudden disappearance of their friend. We have seen how Oscar, Lucy and Zain, who have already been given the use of our AV1 robots, have already benefitted.

How many children need help?

In the counties of Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Gloucestershire, there are approximately 75 children diagnosed with cancer every year, with around 40 being of school age. Of these school children, more than a half will need extended periods of hospitalisation or isolation during their treatment. Our aim is to be able to support these children with our AV1 machines wherever possible. Over the first three years of the project, we aim to purchase 18 new AV1 machines and support packages for these children to use. Referrals will be made directly from cancer specialist nurse teams to ensure that the children that need them are not missed.

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This will give a disabled child the chance to play with their friends or go on bike rides with their family while increasing their strength and independence

Our youth club runs twice a week and aims to involve young people in new and interesting activities. It could be learning how to cook a meal, create fun stencil art or something completely different. Your wish will help us provide these activities to lots of young people that attend our youth club each week.