Celebrating the short and special life of George Price by promoting the interests of Herefordshire’s primary age children.
George’s Fund was set up by Laura Hughes, one of our trustees, to remember her five-year- old son George.
Laura and her family had their lives turned upside down on 27 August 2020 when their son suddenly became sick. The next day he was diagnosed with Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG), a highly malignant brain tumour (cancer) which affects children almost exclusively between the ages of 4 and 11. In the consultant’s words, they had been “ hit by lightning”.
They returned home to spend as much time as a family with George and his two brothers, Oscar (then 6) and Harry (then 2). Six weeks later George passed away in the arms of his family.
George’s Fund remembers his short and special life. As Laura explains,”As a mum, one of your jobs is to tell your children that ‘everything is going to be ok’. I couldn’t do that for George, so if we as a family can make a small difference to another child’s life then it will give us huge comfort.”
George’s Fund is supported by regular fundraising events and activities, run by Laura and her family as well as community supporters
I just wanted to again say a BIG THANK YOU to you and the team for the bike and helmet for my patient. She was very emotional when leaving the building and could not stop smiling.
Stories like this make our jobs worthwhile.
Senior Social Prescriber, HMG, Iron Fund (August 2024)
I applied for a grant for a couple of training courses for a gentleman. He has passed both and is now looking into setting up as self-employed, so he is very grateful for this. Previously, he was unable to be employed due to complex PTSD affecting relationships within the workplace, so he was unemployed for a long time. This has enabled him to work for himself and set him on a whole new course in life. You guys are absolutely amazing.
Leanne Dias Rodrigues,
Employment Adviser, Landau Ltd
Individual – Herefordshire Education Fund (December 2024)
With grateful thanks to the Herefordshire Community Foundation, whose generous grant has made the support of four young people possible.
Roger Wiebkin
On behalf of the Trustees
Herefordshire Music Fund
Herefordshire Music Fund – Becket Bulmer
I would like to extend heartfelt thanks for a clear, helpful and supportive application process.
Anne Richards
Basement Youth Trust
Basement Youth Trust – Iron Fund (October 2024)
A new washing machine and cooker have given a family a new lease of life! The HCF has been a life saver – literally!
Thank you to everyone in your office doing great things!!!
East Neighbourhood Mental Health Team, Household Support Fund (July 2024)
The funding really took away the stress associated with finding funding to keep the Youth Cafe going last year. As a result of us being able to continue, last week we hit record attendance numbers of 24 young people!
We have a number of events lined up, including Warhammer sessions (kindly donated by Warhammer) and we are planning for the colder months.
Many thanks for your support.
Jo – on behalf of Staunton on Wye Youth Café
Staunton on Wye Youth Café – Iron Fund (Oct 2024)
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