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Meet Ellis The Give A Duck Foundation are supporting hundreds of families throughout the UK, providing children diagnosed with cancer a Chemo Duck and Huggable Hope ducks for their siblings.  Thank you to Ellis and his family for sharing their story…   “Ellis was 4 years old when he was diagnosed with Burkett Lymphoma Leukaemia the beginning of February 2021,…

  “Oscar was 3 years old when he was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in September 2021. I heard about The Give A Duck Foundation from a cancer support group on Facebook and contacted the charity to request a port Chemo Duck for Oscar as he is struggling with his central line. I knew this wonderful duck would help support…

“Mollie hates her trips to day clinic (we’re 5 weeks in since her diagnosis) and normally cries or shouts no matter how long we are there for. Our last visit started off the same, however when she was given her Chemo Duck and the port, cuff and syringes were explained to her and she could have a play she cheered…

  JCT600 are proud to announce that we are supporting The Give A Duck Foundation by donating a year’s supply of Chemo Ducks to both the Leeds and Sheffield Children’s Hospitals. The Give A Duck Foundation is a UK-wide children’s cancer charity which supports children who have been diagnosed with cancer by providing them each with their very own Chemo…

Leeds based courier company, Mailbox Express, have chosen to support The Give A Duck Foundation, as their nominated charity. The charity provides Chemo Ducks to children with cancer, throughout the U.K. Chemo Ducks are used by Play Leaders to prepare children for the many challenging treatments they have to endure. In addition the charity support siblings by giving them Huggable…

Glorious sunshine flooded the day and what a day it was for golf at Moor Allerton Golf Club , on Friday 7 July 2023. Huge thank you to everyone who attended and supported the event, a fantastic amount raised which will help Give A Duck support 340 families facing childhood cancer in the UK.   The 2023 Give A Duck…

A huge thank you to D&D London Leeds restaurants: Crafthouse , Angelica , Issho , East 59th & 20 Stories in Manchester for their incredible support by adding a discretionary £1 onto diners bills throughout the months of January and February. We are so grateful to your diners who have collectively raised an amazing…£4,915! Natasha Davies, Marketing Manager for the North said “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…

LBT Brick & Facades Ltd host an annual bowling event to raise money for various charities. Give A Duck received the vote this year and we were quite literally bowled over to hear that the event raised an incredible £1,426.00 – their highest total yet! The donations raised on the night included 10 ducks each from LBT and their co-sponsor,…

“Chemo Duck is a must every night at my house. It’s always around.  Thanks for this amazing idea… My husband is the person, in the family, responsible for Chemo Duck success among the twins.  At first it was introduced as an element of funny/silly behaviour at the medicines time, in the evening.  Soon it become a must.  We are Portuguese,…

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 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 6 May 2021, Lexi age 11 was diagnosed with a brain tumour. “We have been trying to talk Lexi into having a port for a while now and as soon as the nurse specialist brought the Chemo Duck in and showed her how it would all be done she instantly agreed. Here is Lexi with Chemo Duck the day…

“My 7 year old son was diagnosed with leukaemia and is being treated in Glasgow Royal Hospital for Sick Children NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. He was given a Chemo Duck and the registrar mentioned that there is a group of people who may be able to help personalise it for him. He is obsessed with wrestling and as yet…

“Thank you so much! The parcel arrived the day after we got back from a week in hospital so was much appreciated. Ellie was very pleased her duck has a wiggly line like she does and has shown it to anyone who will look (along with her own wiggly for comparison). She’s only had her line for a fortnight so…