Every child deserves moments of hope and joy while receiving cancer treatment in hospital
Imagine being a child in hospital this Easter, surrounded by beeping machines instead of the joyful sounds of an Easter egg hunt. For hundreds of children undergoing cancer treatment, this is their reality – far from home, feeling unwell, and missing out on the simple joys of childhood.
At Cancer Support UK, we believe that no child should have to face cancer alone. That’s why we’re on a mission to ensure every child undergoing treatment receives a free Kids’ Cancer Kit – a small but powerful package filled with comfort, distraction, and a little bit of joy during a difficult time.
The power of a simple gift
For children like Archie, a Kids’ Kit is more than just a bag of items. It’s a lifeline of comfort in a world that feels scary and uncertain. Diagnosed with leukaemia at just four years old, Archie’s life changed overnight. Endless hospital visits, chemotherapy, and an uncertain future became his new reality.
Archie’s favourite item in his Kids’ Cancer Kit is this sensory Warmies® bunny, which provides much needed comfort
But in the midst of all that, a Kids’ Kit brought a moment of happiness. Inside was a soft, warmable bunny – now named Snuggles – which provides him with comfort when he’s in pain or feeling anxious.
Archie’s mum, Alex, shared: “He loves taking his kit to hospital. It makes him more comfortable and gives him things to do.” This is the impact your donation can have – a small gesture that creates priceless moments of relief and distraction.
Why we need your help
A Kids’ Kit costs around £65 to fill and deliver to a hospital bed. With 600 children receiving cancer treatment in UK hospitals at any given time, our goal is to ensure that every single child who needs one gets a Kids’ Kit – not just this Easter, but throughout the year.
Our Kids’ Cancer Kit contains items, which are practical, comforting and entertaining – helping children with cancer feel less alone while in hospital
But we can’t do it without you.
How you can make a difference
Every donation, big or small, makes a tangible difference:
- £18 funds comforting, fun, and practical items in a Kids’ Kit
- £30 helps fill a kit with essential items for a child in hospital
- £65 ensures a complete Kids’ Kit is ready for a child in need
By donating today, you can bring light into a child’s hospital room, remind them they are not alone, and help create small moments of happiness in a tough journey.
Donate today
We’re asking for your support to make sure every child undergoing cancer treatment gets the comfort they deserve. Please donate today and help us reach our goal of filling every hospital bed with hope and joy.
Together, we can make this Easter brighter for children fighting cancer. Because every child deserves a moment of joy.
Thank you for your support
Mark Guymer
CEO, Cancer Support UK
