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A family supported by Momentum sits on a sofa together. The two young boys are in school uniform.

Family Story

A mother’s words

After 1240 days, seven-year-old Afonso, from Battersea, London completed his cancer treatment, ringing the bell at Kingston Hospital at the…

Momentum Children's Charity fundraisers cycling as part of a fundraising challenge

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From Vietnam to Cambodia – Cathy and her friends complete once-in-a-lifetime cycling challenge

Huge congratulations to Cathy Woodall from Teddington, London, who has completed an epic cycling challenge across part of Southeast Asia,…

A couple stand beside the Cape Point, South Africa sign with their twin babies in a double pushchair, on a family hike supporting Momentum.

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Finding support and hope after losing a child

Peter and Harley very sadly lost one of their twin sons, James, in February 2021, when he was just 21…

Little boy in a wheelchair holding an owl in hospital

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Owls make a flying visit to Kingston Hospital

Earlier this month, Alan Greenhalgh, a Falconer and Momentum volunteer, took three of his owls to visit children and their…

Corporate portrait of a Momentum Children's Charity trustee

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A spotlight on Rob Read as we mark Trustees’ Week

This week (6-10 November) marks Trustees’ Week, an opportunity to shine a light on our wonderful trustees and to thank…

Press Release

Founder of Surrey-based Children’s Charity receives OBE at Windsor Castle

Today, Wednesday 11 October, the Founder and CEO of Momentum Children’s Charity, Bianca Effemey, was presented with an OBE by…

A smiling mum in a light blue top holds her newborn baby in a pink striped sleepsuit against a plain cream wall.

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Baby celebration 18 years after cancer treatment

Holly Loveless, 25, from Kingston, Surrey, is celebrating the birth of her first baby, Isla. 18 years ago, in 2005,…

Dad and his son

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Riding Home For Sepp

A mammoth cycling challenge in memory of three-year-old Sepp Hall came to an end last weekend (17 June) as his…

Founder and Honorary President in a large pink hat and pink outfit proudly holding her OBE.

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Founder and CEO awarded OBE

The Founder and CEO of Momentum Children’s Charity, Bianca Effemey, has been awarded an OBE in King Charles III’s Birthday…