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Miracle Match

11/6/2025

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Match with a child and bring hope through sponsorship.
Every child battling Neuroblastoma deserves a fighting chance — and you can be the reason they don't face it alone.
By becoming a Miracle Match sponsor, you’ll directly support a child and their family with essential financial aid, emotional support, and resources that ease the burden of childhood cancer.
 Your support helps with:
  • Travel and accommodation for hospital visits
  • Everyday living costs during treatment
  • Emotional and mental health support
  • Creating moments of joy in the darkest times
One child. One sponsor. One miracle at a time.
Become a Miracle Match today and make a life-changing difference.
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Helping Others, One Bag at a Time: Our New Partnership with Help2Collect

10/6/2025

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We’re excited to announce a new partnership that brings together community spirit, sustainability, and meaningful impact. We're teaming up with Help2Collect, a dedicated organisation that raises funds for incredible UK-based charities—all while helping reduce landfill waste.​


​Who Are Help2Collect?Established in 2016, Help2Collect set out with a simple but powerful mission:
To offer a seamless donation collection service that raises vital funds for worthy causes.
Since then, they’ve donated over £53,000 to their partner charities and diverted thousands of tonnes of clothing and reusable goods from landfill. That’s impact you can see and feel!
Supporting Worthy CausesThrough this partnership, every donation you make helps raise money for three inspiring UK charities:
  • KIDS – Supporting children and young people with disabilities
  • Down Syndrome UK (DSUK) – Offering support, education, and advocacy
  • Mitchell’s Miracles – Helping families affected by neuroblastoma childhood cancer
For every tonne of items collected, £100 is donated directly to these charities.
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Donating couldn’t be easier!
You can now book a FREE collection of your donations right from your home, workplace, or any other location that’s convenient for you. We’ll handle the rest.

✅ What You Can DonateWe gladly accept clean, reusable items in good condition, including:
  • Clothing (all sizes)
  • Paired shoes
  • Handbags & belts
  • Toys
  • Jewellery & cosmetics
  • Books, DVDs, CDs
  • Bric-a-brac
  • Small electronics
  • Baby items: prams, highchairs, Moses baskets, etc.
  • Bedding (duvet covers, pillowcases), towels, lightweight/net curtains
🚫 What We Can’t AcceptTo ensure safety and quality, please don’t include:
  • Wet, damaged, ripped or mouldy items
  • Quilts, duvets, or pillows
  • Heavy/thermal curtains
  • Carpets, mats, or rugs
  • Mattresses or furniture
Why It MattersEvery item you donate helps keep valuable materials out of landfills and puts much-needed funds into services that help families, children, and those most in need. It’s a small act with a huge ripple effect—from lowering carbon emissions to improving lives across the UK.
Ready to Help?It takes just a few minutes to schedule your donation pickup—and every bag makes a difference.
👉 [Click here to book your FREE collection now] Book us/Order a bag - Help 2 Collect


Let’s work together to create a greener, more generous world.
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Thank you for your continued support.
Mitchells Miracles Charity
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Going, Going… Gone! Shop Our Vinted Deals Now!

3/6/2025

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Visit Our Vinted Shop Today — Don’t Miss Out on a Bargain!
Summer is here, and so are the bargains at our Vinted shop! Whether you're looking to refresh your wardrobe, pick up some stylish accessories, or grab a designer treat at a fraction of the price, we’ve got something for everyone.

🌞 Summer Sandals Galore
Step into the sunshine with our beautiful selection of summer sandals. Perfect for the beach, garden parties, or simply soaking up the sun, our range offers both comfort and style. Many items are brand new — some even still have their tags attached!

💁‍♀️ Hair Accessories for Hot Days
Keep cool and stylish on those warm days with our range of hair accessories. From chic clips to practical hair ties, we’ve got plenty of options to keep your hair up and out of the way while adding a touch of summer flair to your look.

💎 Luxury Lingerie at a Fraction of the Price
We’re also thrilled to offer an exclusive selection of top-branded lingerie by Coco De Mer — all at less than a third of the original price! These stunning pieces have been generously donated by a ceased business, giving you the chance to own high-end luxury at unbeatable value.

🛒 Why Shop With Us?
  • All items are brand new — many with tags.
  • Hand-selected, quality products.
  • Incredible savings on high street and designer brands.
  • New stock added regularly — so check back often!

Don’t miss out — visit our Vinted shop today and bag yourself a bargain before it’s gone. Summer savings have never looked so good!
👉 Visit Our Vinted Shop Now... mitchellsmiracles25 - member profile | Vinted

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Team Mitchell X
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It’s a Knockout Is BACK – And You’re Invited!

29/4/2025

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​Hey you! Yes, you!
Are you ready to unleash your inner big kid, dive headfirst into giant foam pits, and make unforgettable memories — all while supporting an incredible cause?
We’re bringing back the madness, the laughter, and the pure joy... and YOU are invited!


​🗓️ Date: Saturday 19th June
🕛 Time: 12 PM – 4 PM
📍 Location: FARM Patch, Park Lane, Romford, RM4 1AA
💖 Cause: Raising money for families battling Neuroblastoma

🎊 What to Expect:
  • 👣 Giant stomping chaos — big steps, big laughs!
  • ⛰️ Foam-smothered inflatable mountains — slip, slide, and survive!
  • 🍕 Cartwheel-sized pizza frisbees — yes, you read that right!
  • 🧽 Sponges flying like missiles — stay sharp (and wet)!
  • 🎭 Wild costumes, clown shoes, and nonstop silliness — the more ridiculous, the better!
  • 💦 6 outrageous games — straight from your childhood TV dreams!

🏁 Sign Up Before 12th June!👉 Grab your mates, build your team, and REGISTER NOW
👇 Questions? Drop us a comment or DM!

Team Mitchell X


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Easter Gift Appeal 2025: A Day of Smiles, Hugs & Heartfelt Memories

22/4/2025

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This Easter, we were blown away by the generosity of our incredible community. Thanks to your kindness, our Amazon Wish List was flooded with activity gifts that came in thick and fast! Every parcel that landed in our office carried with it the love and thoughtfulness of someone who cared — and that love made its way directly into the hearts of the children at Great Ormond Street Hospital.

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To everyone who supported, donated, and spread the word: thank you. You’ve truly made a difference. Go ahead and give yourselves a well-deserved pat on the back — you helped light up the faces of some very brave little ones. 

On the day of delivery, our amazing Community Fundraiser, Kim, fully embraced the Easter spirit by donning a spectacular Easter Bunny outfit. With her fluffy ears and big heart, she hopped through the hospital corridors and brought joy to
30 rooms across the Lion, and Elephant wards. The children, many of whom had tubes in their noses and were clearly going through tough times, still managed to smile, laugh, and even cuddle the Easter Bunny. It was incredibly moving to see their spirits lifted, even just for a moment.
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The hospital staff at GOSH are nothing short of heroes. The compassion and care they show every single day is awe-inspiring. It’s clear that their work isn’t easy — but it’s deeply appreciated by every family they support.
One special moment from the day came when Kristel, who had spent two years at GOSH with her son Mitchell, asked to visit the hospital’s chapel. Despite all the time they spent there, she had never set foot inside. It was a serene, sacred space — and in a quiet corner, Kristel wrote a message to hang in memory of little Mitchell. It was a heartfelt and emotional moment that reminded us of why we do what we do.​
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We also want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Great Ormond Street Hospital for allowing us to make this special visit each year. Being welcomed into the hospital, to share some joy and light during the holidays, is a privilege we never take for granted.

To all our little fighters on the ward: you are the real superheroes. Your courage, your strength, and your smiles in the face of so much are truly humbling. We are with you, always.

Thank you once again to everyone who made this Easter Gift Appeal a success. You brought magic, hope, and light into a place that needed it most.

​Team Mitchell x



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Easter Family Fun Day 2025

3/4/2025

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Easter Family Fun Day
Easter Family Fun Day
Join Us for Our Easter Family Fun Day!

Hop into the Easter spirit with a magical day full of fun, creativity, and excitement for the whole family!
Activity Table: Each child enjoys a one-hour slot packed with:
  • Easter crafts & take-home art
  • A special Easter treat
  • A photo with the Easter Bunny!
  • Fun for Everyone:
  • Delicious candy floss
  • Face painting & glitter tattoos
  • Easter-themed stalls
  • Adorable animal encounters
Don’t miss out—mark your calendars and join us for an egg-citing Easter celebration!
Suitable for ages 3 - 11 years (to be accompanied by an adult at all times)
​When: Saturday 12th April 2025
Where: Rainham Working Mens Club, 74 Upminster Road South, Rainham, Havering, Essex.

Book here
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Take to the Skies for Mitchell’s Miracles!

9/3/2025

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Give as you live in store!

7/3/2025

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Using Give as you Live Instore is such an easy way to support our charity while doing something as simple as grocery shopping.

For anyone interested, you can grab reloadable cards or e-vouchers for popular supermarkets, and a portion of what you spend gets donated — without costing you anything extra.


​If you'd like to support Mitchell’s Miracles charity, just follow this link to get started: Support Mitchell Huth with Give as you Live 🛒💛

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Hop into Easter with Mitchell's Miracles!

4/3/2025

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🌸🐣 Welcome to our Easter Family Fun Day! 

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Join Us for Our Easter Family Fun Day!
Hop into the Easter spirit with a magical day full of fun, creativity, and excitement for the whole family!
Activity Table: Each child enjoys a one-hour slot packed with:
Easter crafts & take-home art
A special Easter gift
A photo with the Easter Bunny!
Fun for Everyone:
Delicious candy floss
Face painting & glitter tattoos
Easter-themed stalls
Adorable animal encounters
Don’t miss out—mark your calendars and join us for an egg-citing Easter celebration!

Book here
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March is here and it's time to hop into Easter!

12/3/2024

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Greetings and a warm welcome to the month of March!

​With Easter fast approaching, I wanted to take a moment to provide you all with an update on our Easter Gift Appeal for the year 2024.

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Our supporters have been actively contributing to our 'Easter Gift Appeal 2024' as evidenced by the image above. In our efforts to bring joy to the children with cancer at Great Ormond Street, we are appealing for gifts from our Amazon wish list this year.
As unfortunate as it is, easter eggs cannot be given to children undergoing chemotherapy as it would negatively impact their health. We humbly invite you to visit our Amazon wish list and choose a gift to donate.
All items will be directly shipped to our office, where they will be carefully sorted and distributed by the Mitchell's Team. Your generosity and support in this cause are deeply appreciated.
Donate here

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Venn Group Valentines Fun...raising!

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We wanted to note the extraordinary love that Mitchell's Miracles received on Valentine's Day, particularly from the Venn Group. One of the Venn Group Recruitment employees, Rosie, had previously attended the same school as Mitchell and has been a devoted supporter of the charity ever since. In fact, Rosie personally nominated Mitchell's Miracles as the company's Charity of the Year, demonstrating her passion and dedication towards the cause.
Team Mitchell was invited to London to meet with employers and share the inspiring story of how Mitchell Miracles was established. The Venn Group employees left a lasting impression on us as we enjoyed their company and learned about their upcoming charity event for Valentine's Day. This delightful occasion featured a variety of activities, such as a bake sale, rose sale, a staff-wide dress code of red and pink, a hidden scavenger hunt, and even a nail station that offered a selection of red and pink polish, a favourite of Mitchell who admired his mother's red nails. 
​With their remarkable fundraising efforts, they raised an amazing amount of £833. Thank you Venn Group

​Unleash your full potential and showcase your top-notch abilities.

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​​If you are seeking to embark on a thrilling feat this year and simultaneously leave a beneficial imprint, search no more. Our premier fundraisers for the year 2024 are here to guide you.
  1. The big Half...1st September 2024 - link: www.thebighalf.co.uk/
  2. UK Parachute...Anytime - link: ukparachuting.co.uk/
  3. The Wing Walk Company...Sunday 30th June 2024 - link: thewingwalkcompany.com/
  4. Tough Mudder...various - link: toughmudder.co.uk/
​Don't hesitate to send an email to [email protected] if any of the challenges mentioned above pique your interest. Trust us, you won't regret it.

Bravery Blanket update...

Our new project, which we introduced in our previous month's blog, is starting to take shape.
Mitchell's Miracles "Bravery Blanket", designed to bring comfort to children undergoing treatment for Neuroblastoma. Our innovative kit consists of a fleece blanket with individual panels that children can personalise by attaching a cotton patch and drawing a picture or writing affirmations. With each treatment, surgery, or procedure, children can add to their blanket, creating a large and comforting fleece wrap. 
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​After extensive searching, we were fortunate enough to come across Pound Fabrics, a highly cooperative fabric company that offered us a very generous quote. As a result, we were able to procure an abundance of vivid fleece material, and we extend our deepest gratitude to them for their unwavering support of our Bravery Blanket project. In response to our efforts, Pound Fabrics remarked that they were astounded by the overwhelming support that we have garnered for this noble cause, and they expressed their eagerness to provide us with all the fabric we require. ​
​The blankets are made up of various colored fleece fabric squares, each measuring 25cm x 25cm, which are then tied together with cut-out strips. To personalize their square, each child is given cotton squares that document their treatment journey. In addition, smaller white cotton squares are provided to allow the children to write affirmations and words of encouragement to attach to their fleece square. We have created a sample to showcase the final look, and welcome your thoughts on it.
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If you wish to lend a hand in cutting squares, you may bring your own pair of scissors and volunteer. Alternatively, you could support the cause by sponsoring a square for a fee of £2.
Link: www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/the-bravery-blanket

Thank you from Team Mitchell, and have a great March!
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February has already arrived, and we extend a warm welcome to this new month.

30/1/2024

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​We have an exciting new project for 2024 that we would like you to hear about and perhaps offer your help.

​However, before we get into that, we must extend our heartfelt gratitude to The Liberty Management and particularly Adrian Racaru for their unwavering support throughout a challenging year.

Their efforts in creating awareness about the ruthless Neuroblastoma childhood cancer have been exemplary. In addition, all the proceeds from ticket sales were donated to our charity to assist families affected by the disease.


We're so proud to announce that The Liberty Shopping Centre Ice Grotto event raised over £10,000 for Mitchell's Miracles Neuroblastoma Charity

Founder, Kristel said "Mitchell’s Miracles charity is so very grateful to The Liberty management team for their impeccable support, and for choosing our charity to raise donations with their Ice Grotto, to support families of a child with Neuroblastoma childhood cancer.

"We would also like to thank the wonderful community for supporting this magical event.

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Again, thanks to the help of Adrian, the talented marketing manager of The Liberty Shopping Centre, and the Great Grotto team, we were able to open the Grotto early for Leila, a brave local girl who has spent an extensive amount of time in the hospital due to Neuroblastoma.

​Unfortunately, she has not had many chances to enjoy typical 3-year-old activities. During her visit, Leila had a delightful time meeting Santa and receiving wonderful gifts from Adrian.
 
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​We are thrilled to announce our highly anticipated product set to launch in 2024.

The team at Mitchell's Miracles proudly presents the "Bravery Blanket", designed to bring comfort to children undergoing treatment for Neuroblastoma. Our innovative kit consists of a fleece blanket with individual panels that children can personalise by attaching a cotton patch and drawing a picture or writing affirmations. With each treatment, surgery, or procedure, children can add to their blanket, creating a large and comforting fleece wrap. 

Our hope is that the "Bravery Blanket" will provide warmth and support to these brave children as they face the challenges of treatment. In addition, the completed blanket will be a treasured memento of their courageous journey. 

To support our annual aid efforts for 100 children, we require approximately 200 metres of fleece material to create blanket packs. Additionally, if we secure adequate funding, we hope to offer an extra pack to parents who accompany their children to hospital cancer wards, which can often be chilly due to constant air conditioning required for proper ventilation and preventing the spread of illnesses.

Thus, we are reaching out to manufacturers for fleece material donations and businesses/sponsors for funding support. 

To further our cause, we are in need of volunteers who are willing to assist us in our endeavours. If you share our vision and wish to contribute to our efforts, we would be grateful for your help.
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​Remain watchful to witness the progress of our latest endeavor and do not hesitate to reach out if you possess the means to lend a hand.
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Hope Rising: The Most Impactful Charity Events Of 2023

16/1/2024

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Hope Rising: The Most Impactful Charity Events Of 2023

As a small charity established in 2013, we must be candid with you and say that 2023 was our worst year to date. This could be attributed to a myriad of factors, including the prevailing climate, the economic recession, and the cost of living crisis, which have resulted in a lack of funding, consequently affecting the families we endeavour to assist.

We had to pause our grant applications on two occasions, and we were perilously close to shutting down our charity altogether. However, things took a positive turn towards the end of the year when support for our cause surged, enabling us to aid a total of 45-50 of our target 100 families who suffer from Neuroblastoma.
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We're determined to support all 100 of these families and, while we have a long way to go, we are halfway there.
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​Community fundraising endeavours

We couldn't have achieved this without the aid of numerous supporters who have shown incredible generosity.
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We must mention the Liberty Centre in Romford, which raised £10,000 via their Santa's grotto.
Our quiz night raised £400.00 with thanks to our host Sharon and the Crem Kitchen​ 
The De Confidimus Lodge 6253, also hosted a quiz night that raised £1000.
Les Ambassadeurs Casino, which dedicated ten days in November to fundraising, generated an astonishing £20,000 in support of our cause.
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We're grateful for all the extra help and support shown to us, and we're ready to start 2024 by continuing our efforts to help families in need.

Stay alert for the upcoming community events we have planned

We have numerous upcoming events that we hope will further our fundraising efforts and help us to aid more families in the coming months. Two Masonic Lodges are hosting events in support of our charity. Deo Confidius 6253 is hosting a Ladies Night in Southend on 3rd February, and Lodges Friendship 5587 is hosting a quiz night at Orsett Hall on 17th February.

​Additionally, we're organising a Wing Walk for participants on 24th June in Kent. Please get in touch with us at [email protected] if you'd like to help our cause.
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The manner in which we extended assistance to families during the Christmas season.​

​Every year, we endeavour to support families with Neuroblastoma, especially during Christmas time with our gift appeal. This year, we presented each family with a Christmas voucher to choose their own presents. In previous years, we donated gifts to families, but this proved to be too costly and complicated. Thus, we appealed for donations to our 6th Annual Christmas appeal to bring joy to a child's face.

​We were pleased to give every child a £100 one4all gift voucher and their family a £30 Asda food gift voucher, creating unforgettable memories. One family shared a short video from their daughter, Lucy, thanking us for her voucher, and this reminded us why we do what we do. 

​The impact of your contributions on supporting families

Our donations, sponsorships, and fundraising amounts are utilised to help families with a child diagnosed with Neuroblastoma. They can apply for a financial care grant, which helps alleviate the burden of caring for their sick child. Parents frequently must leave their jobs to take care of their children, leading to more stress on the family.

The grant can help pay for food, utility bills, and transportation to and from the hospital, which can quickly accumulate during a child's treatment and recovery. This creates immense stress on the family as a whole, and we aim to relieve them of that stress as much as possible.
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If you want to support our charity and our mission to assist families in need in 2024, please contact us to discuss your fundraising needs. Keep an eye out for more gift appeals on our social media pages, @mitchellsmiracles.​

The manner in which our charity extends aid to families

​Mitchell's Miracles, we aim to assist as many families as possible affected by Neuroblastoma. We have supported just under 50 families financially and emotionally, and we aspire to help more. One of our families is Alfie, a young adult who has been battling stage 4 Neuroblastoma for most of his life. We want to alleviate the burden of caring for a sick child, reduce poverty, and relieve stress so that families can focus on their child's recovery and treatment.

Mitchell's Miracles is a Romford based charitable organisation that provides essential financial and emotional support to families across the UK who are dealing with the devastating impact of childhood cancer. One such family we have supported is Ireland's, who was diagnosed with stage 4 Neuroblastoma in July 2019 and received treatment at Addenbrookes children’s Hospital. After enduring frontline treatment for nearly 18 months, Ireland's mother had to move home, resulting in having to travel 60 miles to and from hospital stays. Mitchell's Miracles was able to offer the family two separate financial grants to help with their travel to and from the hospital.

Our charity is vital, as it offers much-needed assistance to families struggling to cope with the financial strain of cancer, especially with the looming cost of living crisis that almost resulted in our charity closing down. Dulcie, a five-year-old girl, is one such case that highlights the critical role we play in supporting families. In September 2021, Dulcie's parents received the heartbreaking news that their daughter has stage 4 Neuroblastoma cancer, and she began chemotherapy at Birmingham Children's Hospital. She will undergo treatment for at least 18 months, and Mitchell's Miracles has been providing ongoing financial and emotional support to help the family navigate this difficult journey.

Cancer can have a devastating impact on a family as a whole, and we recognise that the emotional impact is just as challenging as the financial one. To this end, we offer families a chance to improve their wellbeing and mental health by receiving support from our emotional support worker, Lisa. This invaluable service helps families realise that they are not alone and offers them advice and signposting to where they can get additional support. Lisa has become an essential asset to families who need clarity and understanding of the help available.

We offer financial assistance to families from all backgrounds residing in the UK and receiving treatment at a UK hospital. We have been known to help families with clothing, bedding, furniture, and unexpected items their child needs as a result of the diagnosis. These items may seem small, but they can play a vital role in a child's recovery.​

We are available to assist families in need and welcome you to reach out to us.

If you are a family in need, please don't hesitate to contact us, and we will do our best to assist you. By providing financial and emotional support, Mitchell's Miracles aims to help families facing the unimaginable challenges of childhood cancer. We are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of these families and helping them through these difficult times.

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SuperHero Family Fun Day

30/5/2023

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17th June 2023 
10am - 5pm
Campion School
Wingletye Lane
Hornchurch, RM11 3BU

​Bring yourself and your mini superhero kids, in your finest superhero outfit, and have a fun day out for all the family whilst raising money for our families at Mitchell's Miracles Neuroblastoma charity.
We have an amazing line up to keep you entertained and you can expect:
Singers and performers to create a summer atmosphere, including-
Ian Leigh - From deluxradio.co.uk  Presenting the following Acts-
Laura Butler as Amy Winehouse 
Adam Hollick - Local Busker
Alyssa Buttery - Local Singer
Trishy Mama - Local Singer
Lascarache Laurentiu - Local Saxophonist 
Whom have all dedicated their Free time to support our community event.

Come and meet your favourite superheroes including Deadpool, Spiderman and Batman for those all important selfies. Check them out via their website.
What to expect at our event!
Fun fair rides and inflatables 
Food and drink stalls to fill you up and get your taste buds flowing, and over 40+ local small businesses for some retail therapy
£1 entry for adults and free entry for children under 16 -
Pay on the gate.

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Are you ready for a "spooktastic" night with Mitchell's Miracles & Spirit Paranormal?

15/9/2022

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Date: 29th October Venue: Harwich Fort Time: 7pm-3am
The team at Mitchell’s Miracles have been working hard this year to bring more light-hearted entertainment to our supporters. 

Have you ever wanted to be an investigator? If the answer is YES, then we have the perfect event for you…  On Saturday the 29th October, Mitchell’s Miracles will be teaming up with the “Spirit Paranormal” ghost hunting group for a night to remember, investigating the hauntings of Redoubt Fort in Harwich. 
 
The moated Redoubt Fort was built in 1808 and is an impressive 180ft (60m) diameter circular building used to defend the port of Harwich against a Napoleonic invasion. Ten guns sit on the battlements. Eighteen casements below would house 300 troops in siege conditions. It mounted ten 24-pounders and housed a regiment of soldiers with sufficient food and stores to with stay a lengthy siege. Fortunately, it was never called upon to demonstrate its powers.  

The fort was restored by the Harwich Society as a voluntary project. Part of the fort is now used as a military museum. Battle re-enactments and other events are held during the summer months. For more information visit Harwich Redoubt Fort. 

Certified paranormal investigator, Jan Saunders, is really excited to be supporting Mitchell’s Miracles with this charitable event. Jan has many stories of her experiences whilst investigating the many venues they visit around the UK. 

Jan assured me that all participants interested, will be given the chance to experience some of their great ghost hunting equipment, such as, K2’s, REM pods, trail cameras, music boxes, SLS’s, lasers, Dictaphones and more. 

SO…If you are looking for a more unique challenge, and are up for a scare, then please join us on an eerie, ghost experience tour of “Harwich Fort” …enter at your own risk! 

You could take this experience a little further, as there is an option to bed down in the fort for the night. You can pitch a tent up in the moat area and have a 360 view of the surrounding spooky area… “Whatever You Do, Don’t Fall Asleep.” 

Fancy dress is optional, but there will be a ghostbusting prize for the best costume. 

Venue: Harwich Fort, Main Rd, HARWICH. CO12 3LT 
Date: Saturday 29th October 
Time: 7pm to 3am 
Price: £37.00 pp 


All you need to do is bring yourself, a torch and some spare underwear!! Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided, but please feel free to bring a snack. 

CAR SHARE: If you do not drive, we can possibly organise a car share. 

If you need to book accommodation for the evening, we advise booking with a company who provide free cancellation up until the day of the event. We have researched B&B's and Hotels and the cheapest we have found is The Premier Inn, Harwich.
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By purchasing a ticket, you agree to our Term's & Conditions.
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Purchase Tickets Here
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Go Gold this September!

14/9/2022

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Childhood Cancer awareness month, Some people never meet their hero. I gave birth to mine.

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As September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we would like to take this opportunity to highlight what children with childhood cancer have to face as part of their treatment.

Certain cancers such as Neuroblastoma, Leukaemia or Lymphoma can lower the platelet count.


The abnormal cells in these cancers can crowd out healthy cells in the bone marrow, where platelets are made.

Platelets, or thrombocytes, are small, colourless cell fragments in our blood that form clots and stop or prevent bleeding. Platelets are made in our bone marrow, the sponge-like tissue inside our bones. Bone marrow contains stem cells that develop into red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. 

Signs and symptoms can include:
  • Easy bruising.
  • Tiny red spots on your skin.
  • Excess bleeding after even minor injuries.
  • Pain in your joints, particularly large joints like the knees and hips.
  • Frequent nosebleeds.
  • Bleeding from the mouth or gums.
  • Blood in the urine or stool.
  • Headaches.

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If a child’s platelet count is too low, it could affect receiving their Chemotherapy.

How can you help?

You can show your support by Going Gold for the month of September and by donating platelets, bloods, funds or time. All contributions are greatly appreciated! 

​Receiving bloods is vital, without a normal haemoglobin count they can become asymptomatic.

Signs and symptoms can include:
  • Fatigue.
  • Weakness.
  • Pale skin and gums.
  • Shortness of breath.
  • A fast or irregular heartbeat.

Please, share to show you care.

By Sharing our posts, you can help spread awareness to our cause, which could save a child's life…it only takes a few minutes! 💛

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Guess whose back, back again...

13/9/2022

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Mitchell's 2nd Annual Magnificent Firework Display Saturday 5th November 2022, Gates open at 5:00pm and display starts at 7:30pm
After such a great success last year (and many requests to repeat the display again this year) we take great pleasure in inviting you to..
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Mitchell's 2nd Annual Magnificent Fireworks Display!

​We're back and better than ever!

With game​s, candyfloss, MORE fairground rides and the amazing Infinity Circus entertaining you all with stilt walking and fire dancing, there is no chance of boredom this Guy Fawkes Night! 

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​This will be a ticketed event ONLY, NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD ON THE GATE. 


Our Magnificent Firework Display, orchestrated by Let’s Party Fireworks, will light up the night sky, at 7:30pm, even bigger and brighter than last year! 

​Held again at the Berwick Manor Hotel, RM13 9EL 
Date: 5th November 2022 
Gates open: 5:30pm 
Display Starts: 7:30pm / Gates close: 11:00pm

Adults - £7 
Child (under 12’s) - £4 
Family Ticket - £20 (2 adults, 2 children aged 3 to 12yrs) 
Under 3’s go FREE 


Car parking spaces will be LIMITED -  FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED! We hope and look forward to seeing you all there again this year! Thank you for supporting families affected by Neuroblastoma childhood cancer ​💙
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We've Got Game!

2/9/2022

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If you have been following us on Instagram or Facebook, you may already know that the wonderful Romford Raiders have chosen Mitchell’s Miracles as their charity to support for the 2022/23 season with their first game staring this Sunday the 4th of September, face off starting at 5.15pm.

We are so excited that we cannot stop sharing the amazing news and on Sunday the 17th of July, the Mitchell’s Miracles Team met with the Romford Raiders to witness the unveiling of this season’s shirt.

Everyone in attendance was so warm and kind. The Mitchell’s Miracles Team had a great time and cannot wait until to attend their game!
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Pictured above is the Romford Raiders SPECIAL Warm Up Shirt, which heart-warmingly had Mitchell’s name and the birth date on the back (17), we were all touched deeply by this lovely gesture!

The Warm Up Shirt boasts our lime green and blue colours with a big “M” on the front for Mitchell. We love the uniform and cannot wait to purchase one of our own to wear on game day!

Why not come along and see us at their game on Sunday, you can purchase a Romford Raiders Jersey and book tickets online.

Thank you again to the Romford Raiders Ice Hockey Club for your support💙
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Major Law Firm Partners with Local Children's Cancer Charity

7/7/2022

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Mitchell’s Miracles would like to proudly announce our partnership with the major Law Firm, Mills & Reeve, who have agreed to partner with us for 1 whole year! Which will be a hugely positive impact on our charity both financially and in raising awareness of this aggressive childhood cancer, Neuroblastoma.

Five charities were put forward, and with a firm of 120 people, we won by a landslide!

Mills & Reeve have already kindly donated £5,000 to support children and families affected by Neuroblastoma and are in the process of selecting some FUNdraising challenges to complete.

Our Corporate Fundraiser, Jade and Founder Kristel Huth, met with the wonderful team at their London Headquarters, on the 5th of July, where Kristel shared her own personal journey with Neuroblastoma, and how it affected her family and the community.

All members of staff listened intently and respectfully and we cannot thank you enough for your hospitality and for voting for us.
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The Mitchell’s Miracles team and our families appreciate your support!💙
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The financial impact on families when a child is diagnosed with Neuroblastoma

30/6/2022

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Mitchell’s Miracles provides financial and emotional support to families who's child has been diagnosed with the rare solid tumour childhood cancer, Neuroblastoma.  
Not only do the families have to cope with such a traumatic diagnosis, but they also have to face the financial impact.

We want to highlight a few key points to show just some of the financial implications, when being diagnosed with cancer and how your donations make such a big difference.

Great Ormond Street is one of the very few specialist hospital's to treat childhood cancer, and with it being situated in London transport costs mount up rapidly, including the congestion charge,  petrol, train tickets and parking fees.

To do this every journey everyday, could cost a family a minimum of £30.00. Then there is the travel to the child's local hospital for blood transfusions, antibiotics, platelets and dressing changes. This means hours of staying in the hospital, waiting for appointments and for the treatment to take place . Again, parking fees apply as well as the mileage to and from hospital.

The cost of eating in hospital to keep your strength up every day when your child is an impatient, and even as an outpatient is very costly. Thankfully the child will be provided meals from the NHS. A parent only receives the basic cooking facilities in hospital i.e. Microwave, toaster and kettle. 

Microwave meals are very costly not as filling or healthy, unlike home cooked meals.  But this is the only choice a parent has when staying in hospital with their child. It costs on average £15.00 each day to eat in hospital. Feedback from parents who are not in receipt of benefits, could not claim food vouchers from hospital. 

Loss of income Is a very big problem for many families when they have a child going through treatment for Neuroblastoma childhood cancer, as they may lose their full pay and only be entitled to half pay or SSP.

The household Bill's then become affected over time including Gas and electricity, mortgage and rent. Even keeping the car running which is needed with a poorly child, adds to the financial worries.  Wear and tear of the tyres, fuel, brakes, MOT’s etc, all come into effect with the amount of travelling that is needed when a child is fighting cancer.

With all the above mentioned, over 100 children a year are diagnosed with Neuroblastoma in the UK. With over 16 months of hospitalisation, on average this would cost a family around £16,000 in expenses. 

If jobs are lost, or benefits are not claimed then this is a massive amount to anyone who just want to care for their child with cancer and not having the worry of trying to find where their next pound will come from.

As a charity, we are here to help families in this situation, who are affected by any of the points we have mentioned above. It may not be much but it will at least help them to focus on getting their child well without the added financial stresses that cancer brings.
 
You can support a family by taking part in one of our upcoming events or fundraisers which you can find out about here. If your child has been diagnosed with any stage of Neuroblastoma, please apply for financial help and/or emotional support. 

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What is Neuroblastoma?

11/10/2021

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Mitchell’s Miracles is a charity that continually raises awareness of Neuroblastoma, a rare childhood cancer that affects around 100 children in the UK annually. Neuroblastoma is a cancer of the specialised nerve cells, called neuro crest cells. These cells are involved in the development of the nervous system and other tissues.
​Neuroblastoma is the second most common solid tumour in childhood and can occur anywhere in the body, but it most often occurs in one of the adrenal glands, in the abdomen. In some children, the Neuroblastoma occurs in nerve tissue alongside the spinal cord, in the neck, chest, abdomen or pelvis.

Neuroblastoma is the most common form of embryonal tumour. Embryonal tumours are characterised by the proliferation of tissue that is only normally seen in the developing embryo and are mainly seen in very young children. It is most common in under 5’s and extremely rare after the age of 10 years old.

Neuroblastoma accounts for 6% of childhood cancer registrations in the UK, (over one hundred children are diagnosed annually).
Info graphic showing the signs and symptoms of a child with Neuroblastoma childhood cancer
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​Unfortunately, the causes of Neuroblastoma are still unknown, but we do our best to provide financial and emotional support to the families and children affected by this rare childhood cancer. Mitchell’s Miracles managed to support 9 families from Birmingham Children’s Hospital, 11 families from Great Ormond Street, we saw a rise in admissions from Bristol Children’s Hospital in 2021 and we provided support to many families under the care of other Children’s Specialist Cancer Hospitals.

Although Neuroblastoma is still a rare cancer, we are hearing more and more cases being highlighted by the media and by families who apply for financial and emotional support from Mitchell’s Miracles.

It is vital that we continue to raise awareness of Neuroblastoma so the signs and symptoms can be caught early, with a higher chance of survival.

Thank you for taking the time to read about this very important topic.
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Mitchell’s Masters 4th Annual Golfing Tournament - a Tee-rific Success!

6/8/2021

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With the amazing, continued support and aid of the marvellous fundraiser Norman James, Mitchell’s Miracles held its 4th Annual Golfing Tournament on Friday 6th August 2021 at Top Meadow Golf Course. The Tournament keeps getting better and better every year and even though COVID tried its hardest to derail us, we prevailed and still managed to make the event happen due to the wonderful, hardworking, and dedicated Norman James. As usual all of Norman’s spare time went into making this tournament an amazing event and we cannot thank him enough!

The day started at 8:00am with getting the players registered, handing them their scorecards and goodie bags. Then the players headed to the restaurant for their tea, coffee, cereal and full English breakfast.

At 10:00am the first players made their way to the first tee. They were then staggered up until 11:44am, being the last tee off time.

The Mitchell’s Miracles Team had a great view from the first tee, we watched all the players go off to start their round of golf and captured some fantastic photos as they started. As the round came to an end, we greeted the players on the 18th hole. The first four ball came off at 2:30pm, after a challenging 4 and a half hours on the course during the rain? The Tournament attendees were certainly looking forward to spending some well deserved time at the 19th hole.
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The last of the players entered the clubhouse at around 5:00pm, where they were all seated on the front terrace of the clubhouse and a delicious 3 course meal was served. After everyone had refuelled, Norman started the presentation. 

We would also like to take the opportunity to thank the following supporters for their wonderful donations:
-The Goodmayes Masonic Lodge for their £100 donation
-A member of the Masonic Lodge for their donation of £20
-Another member of the Lodge, Micky Roach, for his £40 donation
-Ali Barbers, Romford for their gift donation
-Starbucks, Romford (The Brewery) for their gift donation
-Sainsbury's, Romford for their gift donation
- Our sponsor “Keystones Property” for their £250 donation
- “Tony LeVoi”, Romford for their £250 donation

A great Charity Golfing Tournament was had by all and managed to raise an outstanding £1,612.
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