We're still collecting donations
On the 16th December 2024 we'd raised £30 with 2 supporters in 55 days. But as every pound matters, we're continuing to collect donations from supporters.
Supporting families in creating lasting memories with loved ones facing terminal illness through activities, workshops, and resources.
by Gunners Kids CIC in Par, Cornwall, United Kingdom
On the 16th December 2024 we'd raised £30 with 2 supporters in 55 days. But as every pound matters, we're continuing to collect donations from supporters.
Who we are?
Gunners Kids CIC is committed to supporting families in Cornwall with children when a parent or caregiver is facing a terminal illness. Our goal is to help families make the most of the time they have left together and to provide them with the necessary tools and support during this difficult period. Our vision is to enable families to create lasting memories with their loved ones by offering activities, workshops, information, and peer support in a safe, understanding, and welcoming environment.
Why are we crowdfunding?
When someone is diagnosed with a terminal illness, both the individual and their loved ones experience grief and loss even before the person passes away. This anticipatory grief can persist for days, weeks, months and even years, depending on the duration of the illness. Anticipatory grief can provoke intense emotions, especially in children, often leaving them shocked, confused, frightened, and worried. These feelings can result in a loss of interest in activities, appetite changes, and sleep disturbances. At Gunners Kids CIC, we want to help children maintain their childhood during these challenging times.
When a parent or caregiver is terminally ill, finding the time and money for family activities can be challenging. Daily life is consumed with appointments, managing equipment, and caring for the ill person, often alongside work responsibilities, leaving little time for family life. At Gunners Kids CIC, we strive to support the entire family in creating memories and spending quality time together.
The loss of a parent is considered an Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE), which can lead to emotional and physical challenges later in life. Providing support can significantly mitigate these negative effects. By offering activities for families, we create opportunities for lasting memories and give children and their families a much-needed break from daily struggles. Engaging in these activities alongside other families fosters a sense of peer support for both children and their parents or caregivers.
Memory-building activities allow families to create keepsakes when there loved one has passed away. Unfortunately, many families facing such challenges often lack the time or energy to organise these activities themselves, as their lives are often consumed by just getting through the day. At Gunners Kids, we aim to offer these meaningful opportunities, helping families create memories that extend beyond hospitals and illness.
Living with a terminal illness can lead to people feeling isolated, this can be for many reasons. They may find it hard to talk to people, especially about their illness, or they maybe coping with physical changes brought on by their condition. At Gunners Kids CIC, we aim to bring families together, creating a supportive community where they can connect and share experiences with others facing similar challenges. Through peer support, we hope to foster a sense of understanding, comfort, and strength among families during these difficult times.
How will we spend the money?
A terminal illness can place a heavy financial burden on individuals and their families. This may include a loss of income, rising transportation costs for medical appointments, and the need to buy equipment to accommodate changing needs.
Our goal is to offer all of our services free of charge or at a minimal cost, so that financial constraints do not prevent anyone from accessing the support we provide.
How you can play your part
There are four simple ways to help us reach our target, and make this project a reality.
1. Make a pledge. Don’t delay if you’re going to support us because momentum is key to our success!
2. Spread the word. Share our project on your social media pages and tell the world to get behind us! The more people we reach, the more support we will get.
3. Offer rewards. Get involved if you are a local business by donating things we can offer to our supporters. We will give you a shout out!
4. Fundraise for us. If you want to run your own fundraiser – maybe a sponsored activity or similar – use the 'contact project' button at the top of our page to let us know. Setting up your own page only takes a few minutes and you won’t need any bank details. Just a fun idea!
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