Lola beats bone cancer and stars in our Christmas appeal!
This is Lola Tucker from Thundersley, and she and her brother Louie star in our Christmas appeal video. Lola is 11 and was diagnosed last November with spindle cell sarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer, after months of misdiagnoses including an ear infection, growing pains and muscle contortion. She bravely underwent almost a year […]
Did you know our grotto funds very special Christmas events for our Gold families?
This year over 40 families and local children currently undergoing cancer treatment will come together for a magical Christmas party at The Boundary at Garons Park. Children who have a compromised immune system can’t attend public grottos, so this is a special event with a safe environment just for them and their families. We’re going all out […]
We’re hiring – Fundraising Manager
We’re looking for a Fundraising Manager to join our small but mighty Gold Geese team. More information and application info here: Job Title: Fundraising ManagerLocation: Must be able to travel across South East Essex and ideally work at least one day a week in our Leigh-on-Sea officeHours: 28 – 40 hours per week, to be […]
Oliver’s story
Here one of our Gold mums, Anna, is sharing her family’s experience of childhood cancer to help raise awareness of the signs and symptoms. Oliver was just 9 when he was diagnosed with cancer, and he died in February 2025 aged 11. Oliver’s symptoms started in December 2022, when he showed flu-like symptoms that he […]
Our surprise video of support from Ryan Reynolds
Here’s a sentence we didn’t think we’d be writing – we’ve had a surprise video of support from actor and Wrexham AFC co-owner Ryan Reynolds! Ryan was good friends with one of our Gold children, Aiden, who died earlier this year. Aiden was an absolute legend. He was kind and funny and really into his […]
c2c Ultramarathon raises over £20,000 for Gold Geese!
On Saturday over 170 people ran or walked the 30 or 50 mile courses along the c2c route, raising over £20,000 for local families facing childhood cancer. The course covered industrial landscapes, marshland, nature reserves, countryside trails, beaches and seaside towns, starting in either Upminster or Tilbury and finishing in Thorpe Bay. Katie, our CEO […]
Gold Geese statement regarding restricted fund case
“Gold Geese thanks the Court for its careful judgment. This has been a really tough time for the Morrison family, and our hearts go out to them. We recognise how disappointing this outcome is, but we must comply with the Court’s ruling that the funds are to be used to support children with childhood cancer […]
Know the signs and symptoms of childhood cancer
September is childhood cancer awareness month and we’re shouting even louder than usual about the signs and symptoms. We even organised a huge convoy of yellow and gold cars (and even a tractor!) across Southend this weekend, to grab people’s attention and raise as much awareness as possible! It was led by a very special car […]
Gold Geese Goslings raise £12,000 for local families fighting childhood cancer
Last weekend around 150 children took part in our Gold Geese Goslings event along Chalkwell seafront and raised a whopping £12,000! Our superstar Goslings scooted, cycled or walked the course which started from Joscelyn’s Beach by Chalkwell Station. Each participant received a goody bag, Gold Geese t-shirt and medal, and train operator c2c sponsored the […]
Our response to recent media coverage
You may have seen recent media coverage regarding a court case, involving Gold Geese, about a restricted fund. We understand that people may have questions, and we want to reassure our supporters and the public that we have always acted in line with professional legal advice and our obligations as a registered charity. We are […]