Our Mission
We are dedicated to supporting children and their families through some of life’s most difficult moments by providing practical, financial and emotional support. Our mission is to ease the burden families face during hospital stays, allowing parents and caregivers to focus fully on what matters most which is their child.
Our Vision
To create a compassionate hospital environment where families feel supported, understood and never alone. Where lasting change is achieved through kindness, care and community.
What We Do
Florentina’s Footsteps Foundation focuses on initiatives that deliver positive and practical change for families experiencing childhood illness and hospitalisation.
Our work includes but is not limited to:
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Providing financial assistance to ease everyday pressures during hospital stays by providing pizza’s and food vouchers.
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Creating moments of comfort and reassurance for children and their loved ones
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Supporting resources that enhance family wellbeing within hospital settings
Our Values
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Compassion: We lead with empathy, kindness and understanding.
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Family-Centred Care: Families are at the heart of everything we do.
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Community: We believe meaningful change happens when people come together.
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Hope: Even in the hardest moments we strive to create light and possibility.
What We Supply
We supply toiletry bags with essentials inside, decorative NG Tapes, vouchers, toys and more to Great Ormond Street, Broomfield and Basildon hospitals and surrounding areas.
How We Make an Impact
Our impact is measured in the lives we touch and the families we support. By addressing practical needs and emotional wellbeing, we help families feel supported and less alone throughout their journey. Most importantly we bring joy to every child’s bedside!
