Can you donate to give a gift to a young person spending Christmas in hospital?
This Christmas, let’s come together to make a difference in the lives of young cancer patients, aged 13 to 24, who will spend the holiday season in the hospital. With your support, we can bring a ray of hope and joy to their lives by sending them heartfelt gifts. These gifts not only brighten their spirits but also remind them that they are not alone in their journey.
In a time when they may feel isolated, your generosity can create a moments of magic, reminding them that they are cherished and cared for. Your contribution to Project Christmas will help us spread smiles and bring comfort to these incredible young individuals.
We’ve been running this campaign for 17 years and each year we get so many letters from hospitals with stories like this:
“I want to tell you about one young patient in his 20’s whose Christmas you have brightened. He has learning difficulties and is functioning around age 13.
He has been in hospital for months. He has led a very sheltered life, so you can imagine how frightening and bewildering it has been for him to come into an adult cancer ward at a large, busy hospital.
When I visited him he was clearly very down, and said he’d had a bad weekend. Then I gave him your Christmas present. He was so excited, and even more excited at being able to open it straight away! He showed me the cards, and carefully read out every name inside. He was thrilled with his gifts, and showed them all to me.
Then he picked up his phone to tell his mum, and the first words he said to her were ‘Mum, I’m so happy!’ Your parcel completely turned him around, from being really low to being full of excitement.
All week he’s been like a different boy, he’s got his cards pinned up on the wall by his bed, and his presents next to him where he can show them to everyone who comes into his room (and he does!).
Your gift has made such a difference to him at such a hard time, I hope you really know what an impact it can have.”
Donate with Visufund
Each year we use this fantastic company to enable you to make a donation and leave a message for loved ones. Many choose to do this in lieu of sending cards. It’s also a great place to remember a loved one and leave a memory pledge.
Visit our Visufund page and pick a gift. You can choose to donate £20 or more through their secure system. It’s optional to show your donation amount, leave a message and upload a photo or you can leave an anonymous donation. You’ll also have an option to email loved ones so they can go and view your message.
Every £15 we receive pays for an age-appropriate gift for a young person with cancer spending hospital in Christmas. Thank you for your generosity.
Please Donate Today so we can get those gifts on their way!
