The Isabel Baker Foundation is named after our brave little hero, Isabel Baker, whose extraordinary strength motivated us to embark upon a journey where we could help the other little heroes who are battling their own fights against childhood cancer.
Since 2015, The Isabel Baker Foundation has supported over 1,100 families across the UK, offering practical assistance during the toughest times. From supermarket vouchers to dry suits for children with Hickman lines, and stays at 'Isabel’s Retreat', our aim is to ease the burdens that childhood cancer brings.
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Our mission goes beyond financial aid. We provide unique opportunities for families to reconnect and recharge, such as restful breaks at our holiday home in Dorset, 'Isabel’s Retreat', where they can create cherished memories away from the pressures of treatment. We also fund complementary therapies to support both physical and emotional well-being for children.
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At the heart of everything we do is the belief that no family should face this journey alone. Whether you need support or want to help us make a difference, we invite you to connect with us.
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Join us in transforming the lives of families facing childhood cancer. Together, we can offer hope, relief, and the opportunity for families to focus on what matters most - each other. 💛
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Dry Suit Appeal
Alongside providing food vouchers for families struggling financially & free holidays in our holiday home 'Isabel's Retreat', we are also focused on providing dry suits to children with cancer.
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These are not cheap ranging from £350-£400 per custom made dry suit, but they make the world of difference to the families we support.
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Without a dry suit, a child with a Hickman line cannot go swimming, have a bath, splash in the sea or play in the paddling pool, without risk of a serious life threatening infection.
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One family said "this niche service you offer is so powerful to children and their families. I doubt many people will realise the need or the benefit"... "as well as her missing the joy of swimming, activity in the pool will be a significant benefit as she tries to improve her physical control and strength to overcome effects brought on by her surgery last year"​​​
Make change possible by volunteering with us or signing up for some fun activities and fundraisers.
High-quality dry suits for children with Hickman Lines to help them have fun in water.
Your donations make an unimaginable difference to the families we support.
EVENTS
There is always something fun and exciting happening at The Isabel Baker Foundation!
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We love to raise money through events and sponsored challenges, giving you the chance to make
an impact while having fun.
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Explore our upcoming events and activities and get involved today. Some activities have limited
spots and function on a first come first serve basis.
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Join the #isabelsarmy today
Can you donate to our Christmas Toy Appeal?
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We are looking for new toys and toiletries to deliver to the hospitals we support, this Christmas.​ As well as the pop up stands below, we are also collecting donations in the following locations:-
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Wiseguys, Somerford
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Meyers Lettings, Tuckton
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Hoburne Park, Mudeford
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Wild Ones Play Cafe, Kinson
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Harbour Hair Design, Mudeford
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Howden Insurance, Bournemouth
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Denison's Estate Agents, Christchurch
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FCD, Christchurch
The Big Annual Christmas Raffle 2024!
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Our big annual Christmas Raffle is back, and this year the prizes are bigger and better than ever!
By entering, you're not only giving yourself the chance to win some amazing prizes - like a stay in Isabel's Retreat, a £250 cash prize, a Dryrobe or an Ooni Pizza Oven (+ many more amazing prizes, just click the link to see them all) - but you're also helping us support families with children battling cancer. Every ticket purchased goes directly towards providing support to those who need it most.
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How to enter? Click the link below to get your tickets!
Black Friday Weekend!
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The guys at Curry's Christchurch have been kind enough to allow us to set up a stall for the three days over Black Friday Weekend, to sell our merchandise and raffle tickets, as well as collect toys for our Christmas Toy Appeal and raise awareness of our charity, so why not come down and see us!
We do need some more volunteers on Saturday 28th to man the stall, so if you're interested in helping, please email laura@theisabelbakerfoundation.com
Charity Stall at Tesco, New Milton
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On the 6th of December we are heading over to Tesco, New Milton for the day, where you will have another chance to buy some raffle tickets, donate to our Toy Appeal and learn a bit more about our charity!
Please do come and say hello to the team
Christchurch Living Advent Calender
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On the 10th December, we will be at the Captains Club, Christchurch from 6pm - 7pm for the Christchurch Living Advent Calendar.
Why not come down, have a drink and enjoy the surprise performance of the evening