Brothers’ epic European tour in Big Bird car to fundraise for Gold Geese
Here’s an unusual fundraising story to inspire you! From today John and Mark Everett, two brothers from Leigh-on-Sea and Wickford will race across Europe in an old banger car decorated to look like Big Bird from Sesame Street, to raise vital funds for Gold Geese. The five-day challenge will see them competing with forty other […]
Gold Geese Ball raises £40,000!
Last Saturday we held the Gold Geese Ball at Apton Hall and raised an incredible £40,000! A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, superstar organiser Gabby Squier, and photographers Hannah Miles and Brendan Rodrigues. A special thank you to our silver sponsors, legal firm BTMK and recruitment agency Taylor Hawkes. We’re here for every family in […]
A snapshot of family support in 2024
We tailor support to every child and family’s individual needs. Cancer affects everyone differently, and emotionally, physically and psychologically. What does that look like? Here’s a snapshot of just a few things we arranged for our Gold families in 2024 – all thanks to you.(Bet you weren’t expecting penguins and parrots to feature?) If you […]
Bringing Christmas sparkle and joy
Christmas with cancer is very tough but thanks to our incredible community’s kindness and generosity we’re able to bring back a little joy and sparkle for our Gold children on treatment. For our families who have lost a child, we honour the child’s memory and hold their families close this time of year. Gold Geese […]
Announcing the c2c x Gold Geese Ultra Marathon 2025!
We are beyond excited to announce a very special fundraising event coming next year – the c2c x Gold Geese Ultra Marathon! Here’s what you need to know: This is going to be an incredible event and we’re so excited to partner with c2c again! We receive no Government funding and rely on community fundraising […]
We’re hiring! Family Support Officer
We’re looking for a full time Family Support Officer (FSO) to help us meet demand from families. Our new FSO will provide emotional, social, and practical support to families affected by childhood cancer in the Southend and Basildon areas. This role involves working directly with children diagnosed with cancer and their families to help them […]
Aiden’s diagnosis story
This is Aiden. He’s 15, an avid gamer, anime and movie lover. In 2022 he was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a very aggressive and rare bone cancer. His family are sharing Aiden’s diagnosis story to raise awareness of childhood cancer signs and symptoms. Aiden’s symptoms started as pain in his leg and he was struggling to […]
Ellie’s haircut raises £2000 in memory of Ellis
Ellie Lakin from Chelmsford has raised nearly £2000 for Gold Geese after we supported the family of Ellis Wild, her little sister’s friend who died last year. The 19-year-old had 14 inches (over 35cm) of hair cut off and smashed her original £500 fundraising target. As well as fundraising for Gold Geese, Ellie’s hair will […]
“Doctors thought it was an autoimmune disease” – Joseph’s story
The signs and symptoms of childhood cancer are often similar to other childhood illnesses. Although it’s not usually cancer don’t be afraid to ask for further tests if you think there is something really wrong with your child. Here one of our Gold mums Selina* shares her family’s diagnosis experience. “Back in June 2022 Joseph* […]
Rebecca and Sarah climb three mountains in 24 hours for Gold Geese!
A huge thank you to Rebecca Williams and Sarah Duggans who have completed their Three Peaks Challenge and raised £3000 for Gold Geese. Rebecca is assistant manager at the Exchange pub in Southchurch, and Sarah is a teacher at Hamstel School. The intrepid pair decided to take on the challenge to climb Ben Nevis, Scafell […]