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In memory of Jordan ‘Giddo’ Giddins, forever 18
Hope, smiles and joy.
We improve the lives of teenagers and young adults living with cancer in the North West and North Wales, and support their families.
About us
Jordan had the gift of making people smile
Jordan, known as Giddo, bravely battled HLH and Ewing sarcoma, and gained his angel wings aged 18 on 27 April 2017.
We will always be proud of how he dealt with everything: he was selfless, always smiling, brave, and never gave up without a fight. An inspiration to all, we miss him more and more each day. He will live on in the hearts of those he touched.
We carry his legacy by bringing hope, smiles and joy to teenagers and young adults going through a cancer diagnosis, and to their families, with gifts, grants, wishes and holidays.
How we spread hope
to children, teenagers and young adults with cancer, and their families.
Nine ways we help
Every gift and grant goes through the social and support workers who know the young people best.
Gifts and wishes
Bespoke gifts, grants and wishes for young people aged 13 to 24, through social and support workers at six hospitals across the North West and North Wales.
Bereavement support
Bereavement grants, and memory boxes of personalised keepsakes, for families whose child died aged 13 to 24.
Caravan holidays
Free holidays at Giddo’s Gaff, our caravan in Greenacres, Porthmadog, for young people with cancer and for families mourning a young loved one.
Giddo’s Goodie Boxes
Boxes of sweet treats, snacks and drinks on oncology wards, so young people and their families can help themselves day and night.
Emergency bags
Bags of essentials for young people admitted to hospital unexpectedly: a toothbrush, toiletries, notepads and phone chargers.
Funding research
Every year we give to four charities working towards a less aggressive cure for childhood cancer.
Raising awareness
Of teenage and childhood cancer, through campaigns such as Go Gold every September.
Craft packs
On hospital wards, to keep young people busy and entertained during treatment.
Meal vouchers
For parents staying in hospital with their child, to ease the cost of eating there.
Since we began in 2017
£350,000+raised by our supporters
174grants and wishes given
£50,000+given to childhood cancer research
80families have stayed at Giddo’s Gaff
Holidays at Giddo’s Gaff
Families tell their own stories of a break by the sea. Tap a film to play it.
Hallie’s Haven
A holiday at Giddo’s Gaff.
The Barbers’ beachside break
Sunsets and paddling in the sea.
Molly makes memories
After so much time in hospital with Molly.
Evan’s escape
A break by the beach.
Our holiday
Making memories with the boys after Ethan’s stem cell transplant.
The Roberts’ retreat
A family break at the Gaff.
The latest
Our small charity is growing, and we need your help. Join Team Giddo.
More ways to support us
Shop
Hoodies, T-shirts, memory roses and more, all raising money for young people with cancer.
Come along
From wreathmaking afternoon teas to Rock for Giddo, there is something for everyone.
With thanks to our supporters
The National Lottery Community Fund
Cresta Cars
Wilmington Trust
Natural Beauty International
People’s Postcode Lottery
Albert Hunt Trust
Chapman Charitable Trust
Pride of Britain Fund
Benefact Group: Pay it Forward
Card Factory Flint
TMUK Charitable Trust
RMDY
M&S Bank
Coffee King
Rob Roberts, MP for Delyn
Tesco Bags of Help
Co-op Community Fund