A CANCER charity has been shortlisted for funding to help people with financial matters.
Help Harry Help Others Bridge The Gap campaign has made it to the final of the Aviva Funding programme.
HHHO submitted plans to expand financial support services to meet the needs of over 1,500 service users and the broader cancer community in the Midlands and introduce new programs to further support those affected by cancer.
The charity works with patients and their loved ones to manage the financial strain of cancer more effectively, ensuring they have access to the support they need when they need it most.
Georgie Moseley, Harry’s mum and founder of HHHO, said: “Our work is driven by the understanding that cancer not only devastates health but also personal finances. Today, as families grapple with the economic impact of a cancer diagnosis—exacerbated by the cost of living crisis—our mission has never been more critical.
“Our vision is to expand our financial support services to meet the growing needs of over 1,500 service users and the broader cancer community in the Midlands.”
HHHO say it would use the funding to provide workshops on money management and budgeting skills, offer enhanced financial counselling which would include benefits advice, debt management, housing, and council tax support on a one-to-one and group support basis.
The charity also hoped to host Cosy Cafes where it would offer those affected by cancer can a nutritious meal and learn cost-effective, healthy cooking practices, and in turn this initiative would also provide a social setting to reduce isolation, using the charity’s resources to save on their home energy costs.
Georgie added: “Your contribution will directly empower individuals and families to manage the financial strain of cancer more effectively, ensuring they have access to the support they need when they need it most.
“Together, we can make a substantial difference in the lives of those affected by cancer, providing them not just with support, but with the tools for resilience and independence during their most challenging times.”
Harry Moseley, from Sheldon, captured the hearts of the nation when he raised more than £750,000 for cancer research in the last two years of his life selling bracelets, before he sadly died in October 2011, aged just 11 years old.
Ahead of the awards, throughout February Aviva are doubling all donations made via the Help Harry Help Others crowdfunding page up to a total of £50,000.
The charity will find out at an awards ceremony next month if it has been successful.
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