Local children raised over £12,000 this weekend for Southend’s children’s cancer support charity, Gold Geese.
Around 150 children aged up to 16 scooted, cycled or walked the course at the charity’s Goslings seafront fundraising event which started from Joscelyn’s Beach by Chalkwell Station.
Gold Geese is a registered charity providing tailored support for families fighting childhood cancer in South East Essex, offering mental health therapy, treats, respite trips, help with hospital transport and food bills, and bereavement support.
Each participant received a goody bag, Gold Geese t-shirt and medal, and train operator c2c sponsored the event.
Katie Southgate, Gold Geese founder and CEO, said:
“I absolutely loved seeing our gaggle of Goslings whizzing along the sea front and having a brilliant time, while raising so much money for local families facing childhood cancer.
“A special thank you to our Gold families who joined us on the day, our volunteers and to c2c for sponsoring the event, as well as our partners Brakes, PMS, Trophy Factory and Nisa. And to Kerry Green Photography for the fantastic photos!
“The donations raised by these superstar families mean we can be there for every local family fighting childhood cancer – thank you so much.”
Hannah*, mum to Louie, 1, who is currently living with cancer, added:
“Gold Geese saved me over and over again this past year. So many times I felt alone, scared and broken but they were always there. No judgement, no pressure, no stress just understanding and love.
“Whether it was a friendly catch up when I needed it the most, planned events for kids and adults, respite breaks away or food vouchers they continually saved me. I honestly don’t know how I would have survived the past year without them. I will be forever grateful.”
To donate to Gold Geese or learn the signs and symptoms of childhood cancer visit www.goldgeese.org.
