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Dragonfly Cancer Trust
Fundraising
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear 661 followers
Supporting young cancer patients with a palliative diagnosis, helping families to make each moment matter.
About us
Dragonfly Cancer Trust make a very real and positive difference to the lives of young cancer patients with limited time. The charity passionately believes in the importance of happy memories and work tirelessly to make them happen for young people and their families. Working with 34 hospitals across the UK, the charity provides Cash Gifts and organises Dragonfly Dreams for young patients up to the age of 24 years old, helping families and young couples make the most of their time together. Huge boxes of arts and craft activities are also distributed to children’s cancer hospitals and teenage cancer units across the country three times a year. Each box contains up to £250.00 worth of activities to provide relaxation, distraction and a sense of achievement during long stays in hospital.
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External link for Dragonfly Cancer Trust
- Industry
- Fundraising
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2007
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Ellison Place
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear NE1 8XS, GB
Employees at Dragonfly Cancer Trust
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Paul Chaytor
Executive leader with Board & General Management experience. Team builder, transformation & results driver. Background in Supply Chain…
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Jane Deana Dennison
CEO at Dragonfly Cancer Trust - Supporting young cancer patients with a life limiting cancer diagnosis across the Uk. Trustee - Northern Cancer Voices
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Natalie H.
Regional Fundraiser (Sheffield) | Social Media Lead
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Rachel Cochrane
BSc Marketing at Newcastle University
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CEO at Dragonfly Cancer Trust - Supporting young cancer patients with a life limiting cancer diagnosis across the Uk. Trustee - Northern Cancer Voices
We are beyond grateful to Kans and Kandy (Wholesale) Ltd and their incredible directors Ian Marley, Pete Razaq and Jed Iqbal for their unwavering support and generosity through The Big Give initiative resulting in a donation of £20’000. As a small charity, the difference their support has made is truly incredible. Their dedication has been instrumental in helping us grow, develop our services, and reach more young cancer patients. Their commitment to our cause has not only provided us with the resources we need but has also inspired us to aim higher and do more for young cancer patients. Thank you, to the entire Kans and Kandy team, for believing in us and making a significant impact on our journey. Together, we are making a difference! Thank you #Gratitude #Support #Charity #TheBigGive #CancerAwareness #CommunitySupport
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Send Christmas e-cards and donate the cost of cards and stamps! It's the fastest way to send your work colleagues your Christmas greeting. Help our charity and save the planet too! 🎄 🎅 👇 https://lnkd.in/e9qzwkEF #DontSendMeACard #NotSendingCards #christmascards #ecards
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ENDS AT 12 NOON TODAY! This is your last chance to have your donation doubled, every £1 you donate will be doubled! Which means you will be making double the impact! Our Christmas At Home Campaign aims to deliver festive joy early to young cancer patients who have been given the news that their time is limited. We bring families and loved ones together for one final Christmas helping them to make each moment matter though our memory making support. Donate below via the Big Give before 12pm and see your donation doubled. https://lnkd.in/eWectF46
Christmas At Home - Each Moment Matters
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Make this Christmas unforgettable for young cancer patients and their families by supporting Dragonfly Cancer Trust through The Big Give where every donation you make will be DOUBLED!🎄✨ Your generous donation will allow us to: ✨ Provide Memory and Sibling Boxes: These essential tools help families create cherished memories and support siblings in understanding and coping with their loved one’s illness. ✨ Assist Families at Short Notice: Ensure young patients can spend Christmas at home with their loved ones, creating precious moments together. ✨ Support Our Mission: Help us deliver our services quickly and sensitively, alleviating the intense pressure on families facing unimaginable challenges. Every pound raised will support the numerous applications we receive during this busy period. Any remaining funds will help us reach more young patients with limited time. Together, we can make a significant difference. Donate now through The Big Give to double your impact! Ends 12 noon on 10th December 2024 https://lnkd.in/eWectF46 #christmaschallenge #biggive #doubledonations
Christmas At Home - Each Moment Matters
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🎄Support Dragonfly Cancer Trust this Christmas with The Big Give! This Christmas, help us provide young cancer patients and their families the chance to make cherished memories. Your donation will enable us to: ✨Provide Memory and Sibling Boxes: Tools for families to create lasting memories and support siblings in understanding and coping with their loved one’s illness. ✨Assist Families at Short Notice: Ensure young patients can spend Christmas at home with their families, creating precious moments together. ✨Support Our Mission: Help us continue to offer our services quickly and sensitively, reducing the intense pressure on families facing unimaginable challenges. All funds raised will support the numerous applications we receive, and any remaining funds will help us reach more young patients with limited time. Together, we can make a significant difference. Donate now through The Big Give to double your impact! 👇 https://lnkd.in/eWectF46 #TheBigGive #SupportCancerCare #MakeEachMomentMatter #christmaschallenge #biggive #doubledonations
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On Monday I had the pleasure of decorating our Dragonfly Cancer Trust Christmas tree at Sheffield Cathedral Christmas Tree Festival 🎄✨️ Huge thank you to all the young patients from Weston Park Hospital, Sheffield Children's Hospital and Northern General hospital for making our wonderful dragonflies to hang on the tree! 🦋 #Sheffield #westonpark ##sheffieldchildrenshospital #northerngeneral #Christmas #christmastree
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We’re very excited to let you know that Dragonfly Cancer Trust has been selected to participate in the Big Give Christmas Campaign 🎅🎁 That means that every donation made to our campaign via https://lnkd.in/eWectF46 during the week of 3rd-10th December will be doubled. That’s right - DOUBLED 🤑🤑 So whatever you can give, no matter the size, every donation will make double the difference in supporting young patients with a life-limiting cancer diagnosis. We’d doubly appreciate it if you could share the campaign with your friends, family or networks - anyone who may be interested in having their donation doubled! Double your donation here 👇 https://lnkd.in/eWectF46 #christmaschallenge #doubledonations #thebiggive #givingtuesday
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Today is the Day! ✨ 🤩 Double Your Impact with The Big Give! From now until the 10th of December, every donation to Dragonfly Cancer Trust through Big Give will be matched, doubling your impact! Your support is crucial in helping us create precious memories for young cancer patients. Remember, to have your donation doubled, you must donate via The Big Give at https://lnkd.in/eWectF46 Let's make a difference together this Christmas! #DoubleDonation #BigGive #DragonflyCancerTrust #christmaschallenge
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Thank you so much for the wonderful news and for shortlisting Dragonfly Cancer Trust for your Charity of the Year 2025! Kate Underwood HR & Training
✨ KUHR’s Charity of the Year 2025: Meet the Shortlist! ✨ At KUHR, we’re passionate about giving back. Every year, we choose a Charity of the Year to support—and for 2025, we’re doing something extra special. The selected charity will receive FREE HR support throughout the year, helping them focus on their mission and reallocate financial resources to where they’re needed most. This year’s shortlist includes five incredible organisations: 1️⃣ The Lullaby Trust – Supporting families affected by sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). 2️⃣ Dragonfly Cancer Trust – Creating special memories for young cancer patients. 3️⃣ Dementia Carers Count – Empowering carers of people with dementia. 4️⃣ Off the Streets Essex – Providing shelter and support for the homeless. 5️⃣ New Life Special Care Babies – Helping Sick and Premature Babies 📅 We’ll announce the chosen charity on 19th December 2024. 💬 Which cause resonates most with you? Let us know in the comments or connect with us to learn more about these fantastic organisations or read our Blog - https://lnkd.in/e_KwRpNm Let’s make 2025 a year of meaningful impact! #CharityOfTheYear #HRSupport #GivingBack #CommunityImpact #KUHR
KUHR Charity of the Year 2025: Meet the Shortlisted Charities
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