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General fundraising has been hit very hard by the COVID-19 pandemic and yet everyday 12 children and young people still hear the devastating news that they have cancer. Cancer is not stopping for Coronavirus, and CLIC Sargent's services are on the frontline, supporting families facing cancer.
Demand for these services has never been higher from families already facing cancer and now anxious because of Coronavirus too. The families CLIC Sargent supports are worried about their child's risk of infection; some are separated by isolation rules; struggling financially or practically. Things like getting to their child's bedside in hospital or even putting food on the table are challenges families are telling us they are facing right now.
So, starting on Sunday April 26th, for one week, I will be dragging myself out of bed at the crack of dawn to start dancing at 6:26am for 26 minutes! The soundtrack is yet to be decided - anyone who donates £26 can nominate a song for me to get my groove on to. And, if you fancy joining me on my mission, I'll be available on the HouseParty app from 6:26am :)
CLIC Sargent is 100% funded by voluntary donations. So whilst the urgent need for support and hardship grants is rising rapidly, the income available to provide this support is plummeting, as many fundraising events have been cancelled or postponed.