About us
Giddo’s Gift honours the memory of Jordan Giddins, who had the gift of making people smile.
From Mandy, Jordan’s mum
In 2017 our hearts were broken forever when our beautiful 18-year-old son Jordan was taken too soon. 💙
Jordan fought a long, hard battle. He was diagnosed at 11 years old with HLH, a rare blood disease. He went through harsh chemotherapy, high-dose steroids and eventually a bone marrow transplant from his sister.
In 2015, aged 17, he was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma, a childhood bone cancer which had developed because of the harsh treatment he went through before. Again he faced relentless chemotherapy, ten hours of major surgery, and even travelled to America for proton beam radiotherapy. He gained his angel wings on 27 April 2017 and our lives have never been the same since.
He was the strongest, bravest, funniest person, who took everything that was thrown at him with a smile on his face. He suffered so much but was selfless, more worried about everyone else.
We set up Giddo’s Gift to honour his memory, kindness, generosity and smile.
Our lives have been shattered and will never be the same without him, so with everyone’s wonderful support we set up this charity to honour Jordan’s name and keep his memory alive.
We provide grants and gifts for teenagers and young adults aged 13 to 24 with cancer in Wales and North West England. We give regular grants to research into these diseases, to advance treatment for future patients, and our trustees arrange fundraising events throughout the year to pay for it all.
Thank you for your ongoing support.
#Forever18 #TeamGiddo
We are proud to have been recognised for our volunteering, community support and positive social impact. Every award is for the whole team.
Mandy, our founder and chair, received the British Empire Medal for voluntary and charitable services to young people with cancer.
“This medal is not just for me, but for the whole team at Giddo’s Gift. He deserved a medal of his own.”
Honoured in March 2026 for excellence in community engagement and the impact of grassroots volunteering across the region.
Tom Collins, our ambassador of many years, recognised for his commitment, leadership and dedication to helping others. Well done Tom!
Our trustees, ambassadors and staff, many of them Jordan’s family and friends.
Whether you would like to know more about our grants, have a fundraising idea or a question, we would love to hear from you.
We will reply as soon as we can. Our charity phone is answered on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9am to 5pm: 07596 787953.
From abseiling to bake sales, the sky really is the limit. Tell us what you are planning and we will help, with ideas from our ambassadors, trustees and community development officer.
We will be in touch soon to talk about your idea and send you anything you need.
We have roles for a range of abilities, interests and commitments. Tell us a little about you, and we will be in touch for a friendly chat.
We will be in touch soon. Your time could change a life.
Your story helps other families find us, and helps us show funders what their support does. Answer as much or as little as you like.
It means so much to us. We will always ask before we share anything you have told us.
Mae’r wefan hon ar gael yn Gymraeg hefyd.
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