Tesco's £1,500 Grant Supports Families Affected by Cancer at Daisy Lodge

Strategic Insights -

Tesco's £1,500 grant to Cancer Fund for Children has enabled 20 families affected by cancer to experience the restorative environment of Daisy Lodge, a purpose-built facility in Newcastle, Co Down. The grant has provided a safe space for families to reconnect and heal together, offering a vital pause in their cancer journey. During their stays, the centre's Cancer Support Specialists delivered workshops and therapy to help families manage stress and process their emotions.

Key Takeaways:

  • The £1,500 grant from Tesco enabled 20 families affected by cancer to experience the therapeutic short breaks at Daisy Lodge.
  • The grant has provided a safe space for families to reconnect and heal together, allowing them to gain strength and face the next stage of treatment with renewed hope.
  • The centre's Cancer Support Specialists delivered workshops and therapy to help families manage stress and process their emotions.
  • During their stays, families reported bonding again through play and shared meals, easing the emotional strain of separation during treatment.
  • Parents found comfort in peer support workshops, where they could speak openly and feel understood, often for the first time since diagnosis.
  • Tesco's Stronger Starts scheme aims to support many Northern Ireland community projects and good causes in the coming years, with thousands of pounds to give away.
  • Shoppers can support their local schools and charities by dropping the Tesco blue token they receive at checkout into the relevant voting box as they leave the store.

Statistics:

  • 452 families visited Daisy Lodge in the past year.
  • The grant has helped 20 families affected by cancer to experience the therapeutic short breaks at Daisy Lodge.
  • The centre's Cancer Support Specialists delivered workshops and therapy to help families manage stress and process their emotions.
  • The £1,500 grant is part of Tesco's Stronger Starts scheme, which aims to support many Northern Ireland community projects and good causes in the coming years.
  • The scheme plans to give away thousands of pounds to support local schools and charities.

Sources:

  • Cormac McMullan, regional community fundraiser and engagement lead for Cancer Fund for Children
  • Claire De Silva, head of community at Tesco
  • Cancer Fund for Children
  • Tesco's Stronger Starts scheme