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“Kaston, aged 8 from Cornwall was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia on 23rd July 2020. He had a hard 8 months of induction treatment and is currently in maintenance phase of treatment with 19 months left to go. He loves his Chemo Duck He has called him “Super Duck”. He loves that he has a wiggly like himself and loves…

“In September at the age of 3 Anastasia (Mimi as we call her) was diagnosed with a fast-growing form of brain cancer known as atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumour (ATRT). After an emergency CT scan revealed her tumour was bleeding, causing it to expand and suffocate her brain, she underwent life-saving surgery, where more than 90% of it was removed. It…

Meet Bea & Hope! Bea (Beatrice) age 8, was given a Huggable Hope duck when her sister Rosalind (Rosie) was diagnosed with cancer at just 2 years old. Rosie died when she was 4, just before coronavirus arrived in the UK. We are so grateful to Annette, Beatrice and Rosie’s mum to share the support (Huggable) Hope has given to…

We attended the 48th National Association of Health Play Specialists Annual Conference 2023 Here’s what we learnt: Chemo Duck is loved and well known by UK Health Play Specialists Chemo Duck is used every single day by Health Play Specialists in hospital Huggable Hope is loved by siblings and is a great support tool The duck outfits bring so much…

Play Matters and that’s why we now work with over 25 hospitals and support community play specialists throughout the UK. On occasion, we receive direct requests of support from families where they attend a hospital not yet supported by Give A Duck.  When this happens we can send Chemo Duck and Huggable Hope sibling ducks directly out to them! “Thank…

This December, we’re inviting Primary Schools to host their very own Rudolph Run and help raise vital funds for Give A Duck. In December around 150 families in the UK will receive the devastating news that their child has cancer. Watch the launch video here! Could your school community raise funds to provide Chemo Ducks and Huggable Hopes for the…

Elaine and Eve met at Middleton Lodge Estate last Thursday, for their 2023 planning meeting. Thanks to Max and the team at Middleton Lodge Estate for their hospitality. The Coach House was the perfect meeting point! As always, the ducks created some noise with staff and customers. They certainly attract attention wherever we go! Thank you to the kind gentlemen,…

Meet Arlo & Ducky! The Give A Duck Foundation are proud to share Arlo’s story as part of the ‘Give A Duck this Christmas’ appeal, highlighting the incredible impact and amazing support Chemo Duck provides to children with cancer… “Arlo was just 1 years old when he was diagnosed with juvenile myelomonocytic leukaemia (JMML) in April, a rare blood cancer…

“Hi, the ducks arrived! Poppy and Emily absolutely love them. They love the little outfits and have picked one for PJ’s and the other for going to nursery and school which they proudly done yesterday. They feel like they are with Corey on this journey when he’s getting his medicine and receiving treatment. Their ducks will help him they said….

Every week, Clair volunteers at Give A Duck HQ and is quite simply a ray of sunshine!   Of course, our Tuesdays together always start with a nice cuppa and a check in with each other. Here’s what a typical day volunteering might involve: pack hospital duck orders and direct Chemo Duck requests from families reply to Duck Registrations (post…

“I just wanted to say how grateful we are as family for the Chemo Ducks and the impact it has on children’s lives fighting cancer. Our 10 year old son completed his 3 and a half years of treatment this month, and the Chemo Duck is officially part of the family since we received him. We like to call him…

We’re registered with the Fundraising Regulator, an independent body that regulates charitable fundraising. What does this mean for Give A Duck? Access more fundraising opportunities – people are more likely to give to organisations that have registered with the Fundraising Regulator and display the badge to prove it. Comply with charity law – promoting openness and transparency Protect the good…

Meet Stacy The Give A Duck Foundation work with Play Specialists throughout the UK, providing stock of Chemo Ducks and Huggable Hopes to help support families facing childhood cancer, at the earliest opportunity. Play matters and we are so proud to share this feedback from Stacy, a community play specialist.   “Chemo Duck is such a beautiful, wonderful resource! As…

“Isobel was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia at the age of 2. Her diagnosis was a complete shock to us all…” “Isobel was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia at the age of 2. Her diagnosis was a complete shock to us all, as although she was pale and a bit off her food she hadn’t been unwell. Our fabulous GP…

“Oliver has received his medical kit and absolutely loves it. He has since been gathering blood, giving injections, and making Ducky (Oliver names him) say ‘Ow’ when the port comes off. He loves listening to his heartbeat as well. Ducky has been so useful during Oliver’s treatment; the wonderful nurses have demonstrated finger pricks and scans using him. It has…