What is The Joshua Foundation?

The Joshua Foundation (TJF) was created in September 1998 to provide holidays and experiences for children and their families where the child is diagnosed with terminal cancer.

The Joshua Foundation was launched on September 27th 1998 with a 5 kilometre fun/walk that raised £16,000, and on January 17th 1999, a huge party at Planet Hollywood, London, saw the first gathering of children and the beginning of "TJF Experiences".

Whereas other wish organisations provide one-off experiences, the Joshua Foundation effectively 'adopts' children and their families providing them with on-going experiences and memories.

Who is Joshua?

The charity takes its name from Joshua Cornelius, from Caerphilly, South Wales, who was diagnosed with Desmoplastic Round Cell Tumour of the abdomen, a terminal cancer, in December 1996 and who died on December 4th 1998, aged 7. After his diagnosis, Joshua, had to undergo intensive and aggressive chemotherapy. To offset this in his 23 months of treatment, he travelled the world - California, New York, Florida, Lapland, Israel and 4 trips to Euro Disney - living life to the full. An experience the Joshua Foundation endeavours to repeat for others. You can find out more about Joshua here

How could I help?

You could help by sponsoring the 'experiences'.
A £5 standing order payment on a monthly basis would make a real contribution. Giving by individual covenant enables us to get the best value from your gift.

Or

You could send a donation to the foundation.
As of April 2000 all donations qualify for tax incentives under the Gift Aid Scheme. This will increase the value of your gift by nearly a third at no extra cost to you.

Or

You could remember the foundation in your will.
A legacy or bequest can create a very meaningful gift in years to come.

Probably the simplest way is to help organize an event or assist in your area.

Alternatively if you own or are part of a business you may be able to help with donations or fundraising.

We also have a great relationship with our sponsors who provide us with discounted services which obviously helps us to stretch our funds even further and help more children and families.