James Melhuish

James is raising money for Spread a Smile

Fundraising for Spread a Smile
£7,771
raised of £5,000 target
by 118 supporters
Event: UWCB Colchester / Chelmsford 9th December 2023, on 9 December 2023
Spread a Smile

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RCN 1152205
We bring much needed joy, light & laughter to brighten the days of very ill children.

Story

My story is simple....

I am fighting on the 9th December to demonstrate that something that is perceived as 'difficult' (boxing) is a small challenge in comparison to the challenge that parents and children face every day during their treatment.

The mission is also simple:

- Raise awareness.

- Raise money.

- Prove to myself that I can achieve something uncomfortable.

Spread a Smile is a charity that aims to distract seriously ill children and teenagers from the monotony of long hospital stays by spreading joy and laughter.

Every year, their teams of entertainers make thousands of virtual and bedside visits, distracting children from pain and treatment, breaking the monotony of the hospital environment and creating positive memories for them, their parents and siblings. 

Their support also includes family events and outings, Smile TV, art workshops, painting children's radiotherapy masks and family support.

Any donation is valued and is valuable to this incredible cause.

About the charity

Spread a Smile

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RCN 1152205
Our teams of entertainers including fairies, musicians, magicians, artists, spontaneous poets, and therapy dogs visit children at their bedsides, distracting from pain and treatment, breaking the monotony of the hospital environment and creating positive memories for them and their families.

Donation summary

Total raised
£7,770.13
+ £1,326.75 Gift Aid
Online donations
£7,770.13
Offline donations
£0.00

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