Supporting children with cancer/life-limiting conditions, their families & bereaved parents

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A bit of background to put the importance of the support we offer into context… 

There are around 1,900 children (age 0-14) diagnosed with cancer in the UK every year, that's around 5 every day. It is estimated that approximately 1 child per 500 in Great Britain will be diagnosed with cancer by age 14.The incidence of childhood cancer has risen by 8% since early 2000s and around 250 children die from cancer each year (which is nearly 5 every week).

For young people (age 15-24) there are around 2,300 new cases diagnosed in the UK each year. Approximately 1 in every 270 young people will be diagnosed with cancer by the age of 20. There are around 290 young people that die every year in the UK as a result of cancer.

Combined this is over 4,000 new childhood cancer cases every year and over 500 children and young people dying from cancer.

Those numbers only include child deaths for cancer cases, when we look at the infant and child mortality rates in England and Wales from any cause, there were around 3,458 deaths in 2022 - that is 9-10 children (aged under 15) dying EVERY SINGLE DAY. This is an increase of 5% from 2019.

These incredibly distressing statistics highlight just how many families need the support of charities like ours.

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Ripples of Compassion was founded in memory of our daughter, Ripley

Read Ripley's Story

Here’s how you can help us support those who need it:

  • Financial donations

  • Product donations for self-care boxes, cancer treatment entertainment packs, sibling entertainment packs and gift packs

  • Buy your gifts via our affiliate links

  • Donating as you shop for your everyday items

  • Become an affiliate supporter

  • Fundraising

  • Volunteering

  • Donating blood/bone marrow/umbilical cords & being a registered organ donor.

…more info on each under “support us” in the main menu

Who & how we help

 

Support for children:

Princess Hats

Mental Health, Wellbeing & Relaxation Support

Activity Packs

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Support for children with life-limiting conditions & their families

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Support for bereaved parents

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Support for Bereaved parents

Bereavement Therapy

Self-Care Boxes

Keepsake/Memorial Items

Bereavement Libraries

Book Dedications

Food Care Packages

The difference we make!

  • "There cared have been amazing. Really easy to do as a family and the children really enjoy doing the tasks. A wonderful wellbeing tool. Thank you Ripples of Compassion for helping to bring some calm into our lives."

    Kamani P

  • "Amazing, thank you so much for your help with the bespoke request. The family were so grateful. "

    Derian House Children’s Hospice
    Family Support Worker

  • "An amazing resource to help support bereaved families. We are so grateful to be given one of these libraries. Thank you."

    NHS Blood and Transplant Service Southampton
    Family Liaison Nurse

  • "Thank you so much for the relaxation flashcards, we look forward to using them with the families we support.

    Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity,
    Greater Manchester Care Team

  • "The £50 food voucher was such a massive help as it meant I didn’t need to cook for a few days, also I’ve not been able to eat properly since it happened last August so it helped me to try and eat, thank you so so much"

    Sarah M

  • "As a lonely mummy this was a huge perk up"

    Nicole D

  • "Lovely relaxation flashcards, they will be very useful. Thank you"

    Derian House Children’s Hospice
    Family Support Worker

  • "The books are absolutely fabulous and we are so thankful for them. Within our department they will be used regularly for those in hospital dying or for their families who are bereaved and having both adult and children's books are wonderful. Thank you and your wonderful team for that."

    Southampton General Hospital
    Bereavement and Family Support Team

  • "Cheered me up massively on what was a particularly hard week, The thoughtfulness and practical help had me in tears, You are an absolutely amazing team of people who when I’m mentally and physically able will do all that I can to help you provide help for other grieving families, thank you so so much xxx"

    Sarah M

  • "The COOK food vouchers are such a precious gift for families going through an incredibly tough time, whether bereavement or a long hospital stay. It helps parents have one less thing to worry about, while also providing tasty and nourishing food to keep them all going in a healthy way. As a fellow charity, it is so helpful to have something so practical to offer families at these difficult moments in their lives."

    Young Lives vs Cancer Social Worker
    Royal Marsden Hospital

  • "Excellent compassionate and considerate"

    James M

  • "Star Rating5 out of 5 starsDescription thank you so much i really appreciate it. The headstone has helped me and my children massively."

    Christina K

  • "Amazing,such a beautiful idea ,it had such lovely things inside and you can tell that a lot of thought had gone in to it.as people tell me that I need to be kind to myself."

    Hayley S

  • "Ripples of Compassion have obviously put a lot of thought into their contact and ordering process. Its so simple and stress free. Something vital when supporting families or when you are a family experiencing loss. Thank you."

    Haven House Children’s Hospice

  • "Thank you so much for my self-care box today. It was a complete surprise and totally unexpectedly had me in tears! The work you guys do is amazing and really appreciated.”

    Bereaved Parent