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
Thank you ever so much for the hugely uplifting news, for which we are extremely grateful.
Also, earlier today I received the news that Ross Round Table has granted us £250, subject to your confirmed award. Even better news – your grant has now helped us lever in a further £500. This time from the Ross Lions Club. It shows what a valuable role you have to play. Best wishes from myself and our board.
Ross-on-Wye Sports Centre- Emergency Relief Fund (March 2025)
JACKSON PROPERTY has been supporting Herefordshire Community Foundation for many years because of the professionalism they bring in regarding grants that make a difference to lives of vulnerable, isolated and disadvantaged people of Herefordshire.
Bill Jackson, Jackson Property
A big slice of what makes eighteen73 a team of like-minded people and binds us together is what we do as a business to give back to our community. That’s why we are pleased to be one of the early adopters of the new HCF ‘Business For Good’ fund. We would commend Herefordshire-based businesses to join ‘Business for Good’ as an effective and collective way of making a meaningful difference in our county.
Helen Bowden, Eighteen73
We are proud to be connected with HCF and hope that our support can contribute towards making a positive difference within the community.
Craig Smith, Minerva Elite Performance
We have now delivered three George’s fund sessions and it has been a joy to see the huge benefits the children have experienced. Many have been able to overcome challenges they didn’t think they were capable of and many have made huge strides in building their confidence. One of our tutors said to me that delivering the George’s fund sessions reminded her of just why she chose to become an Outdoor Learning Tutor and children have described the days they have had as the best of their lives!
Longtown Outdoor Learning Trust – George’s Fund (May 2025)
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)
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