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My Shining Star Children's Cancer Charity

For those who may not know me, I’m Gemma, and I was part of the co-founding team behind My Shining Star Children’s Cancer Charity. I’m also proud to now serve as a Trustee for the charity.
Over the years I’ve ... 7 Comments

Good luck Gemma & Dan! This is so exciting!!

Wyatt’s Rat Race in Aid of My Shining Star Heather O'Keeffe thank you and thanks for you help and support in drumming up awareness xxLove this!! The Wyatts will smash it 😘 xxx

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Thank you so so much to Nathan and Frosty at Powertool Mate Prizes for helping us out at My Shin....

My Shining Star Children's Cancer Charity

Thank you so so much to Nathan and Frosty at Powertool Mate Prizes for helping us out at My Shining Star Childrens with lots of new boxes today!!
We use these to send gifts out to children sick at home ... 10 Likes

We’ve been receiving some truly lovely feedback from hospitals about the care and treat packag....

My Shining Star Children's Cancer Charity

We’ve been receiving some truly lovely feedback from hospitals about the care and treat packages we’ve been sending to families whose children are currently in hospital receiving treatment. ❤️
Sometimes it’s the smallest things that bring a little comfort during the ... 10 Likes

My Shining Star Children's Cancer Charity

🌟 📦 THANK YOU AMAZON 📦 🌟
A huge thank you to the amazing team at Amazon Warehouse in Hoo, Kent for supporting Shining Star Children’s Cancer Charity this week. They prepared over 100 care boxes for children currently receiving ... 26 Likes

My Shining Star Children's Cancer Charity

Just because she’s a teenager with cancer in hospital in London doesn’t mean we can’t inspire a little budding makeup artist’s dream! 😍
50 makeup and beauty-inspired presents sent to brighten her days - and of course a medal of bravery. ... 15 Likes

🥳🎂🎁❤️ BETSY IS 1 TODAY!! ❤️🎁🎂🥳Please join us in wishing the beautiful ....

My Shining Star Children's Cancer Charity

🥳🎂🎁❤️ BETSY IS 1 TODAY!! ❤️🎁🎂🥳
Please join us in wishing the beautiful Betsy a very happy 1st birthday today!
Betsy was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia in August 2025, at just 5 months old. Her family had noticed that she seemed ... 12 Comments

Bless you xx𝗜 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝘆 𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝘀𝘁, 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗛𝗦𝗩 𝟭&𝟮, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗸𝗶𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲. 𝗠𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜 ...

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My Shining Star Children's Cancer Charity

⭐ Meet Luke ⭐
Three months in hospital is a very long time for any child.
Luke has Down’s syndrome and autism, and at the beginning of December he was diagnosed with Myeloid Leukaemia (AML).
Since then, Luke has been in hospital undergoing ... 48 Comments

AmenBless you all.God bless you and your family Luke❤️ Hope you enjoyed your Pizza 🍕 xx

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Gifts for families make all the difference

My Shining Star Children's Cancer Charity

Gifts for families make all the difference
#bravery #myshiningstaruk #childhoodcancer #thankyou #childhoodcancerawareness 1 Likes

Information on families supported to come, but here’s a little insight to the daily operational...

My Shining Star Children's Cancer Charity

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Information on families supported to come, but here’s a little insight to the daily operationa....

My Shining Star Children's Cancer Charity

Information on families supported to come, but here’s a little insight to the daily operational activities in the office ❤️
#siblingsupport #myshiningstaruk #childhoodcancerawareness #giftappeal #braverymedal 1 Comments

The medals are such a fab idea, Sam would have loved that when Molly was in hospital x

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My Shining Star Children's Cancer Charity

Here at My Shining Star Children’s Cancer Charity, we don’t just support children diagnosed with cancer — we stand beside the siblings too.
They endure hospital visits, changes at home, and emotions far beyond their years.
Here’s Bonnie and Leo proudly showing ... 1 Comments

Oh love them! And just look at the smile on his sisters face 🥰🥰 she looks so so proud and ...

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We received an email from one of the specialists oncology social workers from Bristol Children�....

My Shining Star Children's Cancer Charity

We received an email from one of the specialists oncology social workers from Bristol Children’s Hospital.
We wanted to share with you the impact your donations have on children undergoing treatment and procedures in hospital.
Every donation is so much ... 20 Likes

Today we stand together for strength, hope, and every brave child fighting cancer. 💛On Intern....

My Shining Star Children's Cancer Charity

Today we stand together for strength, hope, and every brave child fighting cancer. 💛
On International Childhood Cancer Day, we honor the warriors, remember the angels, and support the families who face this journey with unimaginable courage.
At My Shining Star Children’s ... 2 Comments

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❤️❤️❤️❤️We are feeling the love this Valentines Day! ❤️❤️❤️❤️Bon....

My Shining Star Children's Cancer Charity

❤️❤️❤️❤️We are feeling the love this Valentines Day! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Bonnie and her friend Cecile decided to spread awareness about My Shining Star and all that we do for children with cancer, so they made us the focus of their school project! ... 2 Comments

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Thinking of a very special little girl and her family today.Rest in peace Willow, you were incre....

My Shining Star Children's Cancer Charity

Thinking of a very special little girl and her family today.
Rest in peace Willow, you were incredibly brave.
Holding your mum and family in our thoughts and hearts 😔❤️‍🩹
#childhoodcancerawareness #willowthebrave 1 Comments

Beautiful little girl xx

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My Shining Star Children's Cancer Charity

❤️ ⭐ 🐘 My Shining Star Children's Cancer Charity have given some support to the family of a 7 year old child that was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia.
Sadly, on New Years Day- she passed away leaving behind two young ... 4 Comments

My mom was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2023. It spread to her lungs and liver. The pain she felt ...

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This week the Government published The National Cancer Plan, which will positively impact childr....

My Shining Star Children's Cancer Charity

This week the Government published The National Cancer Plan, which will positively impact children receiving cancer treatment.
This is extremely positive news and we pray this is just the start of more support.
#ukgovernment #cancerawareness #myshiningstaruk #NHS #childhoodcancer 10 Likes

My Shining Star Children's Cancer Charity

This week the Government published The National Cancer Plan, which will positively impact children receiving cancer treatment.
This is extremely positive news and we pray this is just the start of more support.
#ukgovernment #cancerawareness #myshiningstaruk #NHS #childhoodcancer 5 Likes

My Shining Star Children's Cancer Charity

This week the Government published The National Cancer Plan, which will positively impact children receiving cancer treatment.
This is extremely positive news and we pray this is just the start of more support.
#ukgovernment #cancerawareness #myshiningstaruk #NHS #childhoodcancer 1 Comments

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My Shining Star Children's Cancer Charity

My Shining Star are proud to have given some support to beautiful 7 year old Rosie and her family.
Sadly on 18th November 2025,
she was diagnosed with a Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma grade 3 brain tumour.
Rosie underwent 12 hours of brain surgery ... 17 Comments

Hi brave Rosie sending you much love and best wishes sweet girl and to your wonderful family also will be ...Hi Rosie, I love the colours on the mask. Sending love and Gods Blessings to you and your family🩷Keep fighting Rosie. Kick its arse.

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My Shining Star Children's Cancer Charity

This week the Government published The National Cancer Plan, which will positively impact children receiving cancer treatment.
This is extremely positive news and we pray this is just the start of more support.
#ukgovernment #cancerawareness #myshiningstaruk #NHS #childhoodcancer

My Shining Star Children's Cancer Charity

🌟 INFLATABLE 5K 🌟
Take a look at the course and get involved while supporting My Shining Star Children's Cancer Charity.
Get ready to bounce your way through the world’s BIGGEST and most EPIC inflatable obstacle course….while raising funds and ... 13 Comments

Ella Brookfield we should get some of the work girls doing one of these would be a right laugh xx ...Robert Haynes up for it?Sarah Mason me and you lol?

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My Shining Star Children's Cancer Charity

#WorldCancerDay ❤️ 15 Likes

Little Frankie was over the moon yesterday with her Switch that we sent out from Nathan at Power....

My Shining Star Children's Cancer Charity

Little Frankie was over the moon yesterday with her Switch that we sent out from Nathan at Powertool Mate Prizes- 4 consoles have gone out this week to children and siblings in active treatment to help make their days ... 146 Comments

💯❤️🙏👊🏽My prayers for you get well

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My Shining Star Children's Cancer Charity

OUR JANUARY SO FAR ❤️ ⭐️🐘
The last few days have been incredibly busy in terms of the support we are giving to families. In just the past week alone, we have supported the following children:
✨ Sophia
The beautiful Sophia is currently ... 21 Comments

My Shining Star Children's Cancer Charity @topfans @followers @highlightsWell done ladies 😍

My Shining Star Children's Cancer Charity Jen Duncan thank you Jen ❤️

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Today we were asked if we could possibly share this to help make this little girl’s dream come....

My Shining Star Children's Cancer Charity

Today we were asked if we could possibly share this to help make this little girl’s dream come true. She is sadly palliative and wants to set a record for her 8th birthday.
If you’re able, please consider sending her a ... 32 Comments

My Shining Star Children's Cancer Charity Thank you all so much ❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹Will be buying one tomorrow xx

Wheatsheaf, Margate Wheatsheaf, Margate are getting some cards together with customers and we will be sending them up 💚

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Some more testimonials from the last month- this time it comes from Leicester Royal Infirmary!

My Shining Star Children's Cancer Charity

Some more testimonials from the last month- this time it comes from Leicester Royal Infirmary!
#hospitalsupport #nhs #myshiningstar #childhoodcancer #january 7 Likes

BBC One’s Sort Your Life Out is returning in 2026 and is looking for households across the UK ....

My Shining Star Children's Cancer Charity

BBC One’s Sort Your Life Out is returning in 2026 and is looking for households across the UK who could benefit from practical help at home.
The show sees Stacey Solomon and her team help families declutter, reorganise and transform their ... 1 Comments

Ellie Carter xx

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My Shining Star Children's Cancer Charity

We still have London Landmarks places if anyone would like to sign up! 12th April, no sign up fee- £500 to raise, running vest included.
Please share ❤️
#myshiningstaruk #londonlandmarks #childhoodcancer #runners 4 Comments

My Shining Star Children's Cancer Charity @followers @top fans @highlightsMy Shining Star Children's Cancer Charity I have dropped you an email 🤞🏼🤞🏼Hi do you still have spaces?

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