We came, we paddled, we got wet!
Proud to be part of the Dragon Boat Challenge 2023 organised by The Rotary Clubs Wakefield Chantry, Normanton, Horbury & Ossett Phoenix.


Proud to be part of the Dragon Boat Challenge 2023 organised by The Rotary Clubs Wakefield Chantry, Normanton, Horbury & Ossett Phoenix.


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…
“I just wanted to say a huge thank you for the ducks, outfits information packs etc our patients really love them and today I watched a newly diagnosed patient clean and put ‘medicine’ into her ducks wiggly whilst she was having hers and it was so lovely to see and it really helped her through her treatment. We can’t thank…
Never underestimate the power of your connections. Earlier this month we received a surprise donation of £500 via the website from CR Civil Engineering Ltd. The donation was made as a result of our relationship with D&D London North. Read on to find out how… “I first heard about this charity when I dined in a restaurant (Crafthouse)…
Earlier this year we launched our Corporate Partnership Program. It has been amazing to see the support and engagement from a variety of UK businesses! The first 20 founder members to partner with us will receive a certificate, a Chemo Duck to display proudly in their workplace reception and not only that, but our friends at Blue Light Babies will…
“My children love their ducks and their outfits so thank you so much! Aydin is very proud of showing all his friends and family his duck and the port it has (just like his own!)” – Khadija, mum Aydin, age 7, was diagnosed with leukaemia in July 2023. The Give A Duck Foundation sent Aydin a Chemo Duck to…
Esther was 3 years old when she was diagnosed with leukaemia in November 2021. Esther received her Chemo Duck via the Hospital Play Team at Great Ormond Street Hospital. “We absolutely love Esther’s Chemo Duck (known affectionately as ‘Ducky’!) – he comes to every single hospital appointment with us. Role playing with him really normalises Esther’s treatment for her and…
FROM 2ND TO 22ND APRIL, WE’RE INVITING YOU TO HOST A… DUCK DAY! And yes, you guessed it – the day involves mini rubber ducks! Organise a…Bake sale / Dress down day / Raffle / Quiz / Wear Yellow Day – the choice is yours. The aim of your Duck Day is to raise a minimum of £100 to fund…
“My son received a Chemo Duck when he was treated for his brain tumour in hospital. This was 2 years ago, and his Chemo Duck has never left his side since and has been washed 25 times!” – Sonja, mum In honour of her son and in support of Duck Day 2023, Sonja organised a fabulous raffle! She asked her…
“I can’t even begin to put into words how helpful it has been to have out little Chemo Duck and how thankful we are for the support you give to children with cancer. Matilda received her Chemo Duck about 2 weeks ago now and it’s been an amazing resource for us to explain the procedures she has done. She finds…
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….
Meet Bailey & Sid! The Give A Duck Foundation are proud to share Bailey’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… “I noticed Bailey had a tilt to his head when attempting to focus his eyes. After looking closely at his…
On Friday 14 October, we finally made our first visit to Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital to meet the wonderful Play Specialists. The first of many trips! Thank you to Play Specialists Jennie and Lily from Safari Ward for such a warm welcome. It was great to hear the positive difference we make in helping and supporting families facing childhood…
There ain’t no party like an EC Party! We can’t believe it’s been a whole month since we attended the National Entrepreneurs Circle Convention at the International Convention Centre, Birmingham. The early bird catches the worm, as did Chemo Duck! made friends and influenced people checked out some new wheels with The Car Lady got into a stand off with…
Today, on National Siblings Day, we celebrate the unbreakable bonds that carry us through the toughest of times. Here’s to the heroes who stand by their siblings fighting childhood cancer, spreading love, hope, and courage every step of the way. Meet Koda and Mia A dynamic duo facing childhood cancer with unwavering strength and love. At just 2 years old,…

