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Gold Geese – supporting families fighting childhood cancer in South East Essex
Gold Geese is a small but mighty children’s cancer support charity based in Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, set up by a mum who wanted to ‘pay it forward’ after the community rallied around her family when her daughter was diagnosed with cancer.
The charity provides tailored support for families fighting childhood cancer across South East Essex, offering mental health therapy, treats, respite trips, and help with hospital transport and food bills. They also offer bereavement support and memorials and help for families adjusting to life after cancer.
Gold Geese also raises awareness of the signs and symptoms of childhood cancer, and encourages people to donate blood or join the stem cell register as these are sometimes needed in cancer treatment.
Hannah, mum to Louie, 1, who is currently living with cancer, explains how the charity has helped her family: “Gold Geese saved me over and over again this past year. So many times I felt alone, scared and broken but they were always there. No judgement, no pressure, no stress just understanding and love.
“Whether it was a friendly catch up when I needed it the most, planned events for kids and adults, respite breaks away or food vouchers, they continually saved me. I honestly don’t know how I would have survived the past year without them. I will be forever grateful.”
Gold Geese founder and CEO Katie Southgate adds, “We’re powered by the community and we’d love your support. You can donate your time, money or expertise, from organising your own fundraising event or joining one of ours, registering as a blood or bone marrow donor, or helping raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of childhood cancer.
“Our slogan is We Fly Together, because Geese are a team and no one is left behind.”
For more information visit goldgeese.org.
Registered Charity Number 1182332.