Hugs Childrens Cancer Charity

05/11/2026

Sponsor Spotlight: APEX HR ✨

With Strictly Hugs Dancing just around the corner, we caught up with Kelly, Director at APEX HR, our fantastic Silver Sponsor to chat about the excitement ahead!

Kelly is looking forward to supporting our dancers, getting dressed up, soaking up the Strictly sparkle and enjoying what promises to be an unforgettable evening this Saturday! ✨

A huge thank you to Kelly and everyone at APEX HR for supporting Strictly Hugs Dancing and helping us make a difference to children and families facing childhood cancer. We are so grateful to have you as part of Team Hugs. 💜💚

We can't wait to see you on Saturday, Kelly!

If you would like to support our dancers and help us raise vital funds for Hugs, you can donate here:
https://www.justgiving.com/page/strictlyhugsdancing2026

04/11/2026

Only 3 days to go!

The countdown is well and truly on to Strictly Hugs Dancing 2026!
Our amazing dancers have been working incredibly hard behind the scenes, perfecting their routines and preparing to take to the dance floor this Saturday.

As we get closer to the big night, we want to give another huge shoutout to the wonderful sponsors who are helping make this event possible.

A special thank you to Sphere Solutions Ltd, who are supporting Fred Bennetton, as his Dancer Sponsor this year. 💚💜

When Jemma caught up with Rob Bennett, Director of Sphere Solutions, a few weeks ago, she asked him if he thinks fred has got what it takes to impress the judges - this is what he had to say…

If you would like to support our amazing dancers as they take on this incredible challenge, you can make a donation through our campaign here:

💜 https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/strictlyhugsdancing2026

Every donation will help us continue supporting children with cancer and their families, ensuring no family faces childhood cancer alone.

04/11/2026

The Christmas Hampers have arrived…. Now to get them to Derriford, Treliske and Royal Devon and Exeter hospitals for those families in active treatment over this Christmas period!

Thank you to everyone who supports the charity so we can provide this service 💚💜

03/11/2026

Win a signed Argyle shirt for signing up to the Plymouth santa fun run🧑‍🎄

As an extra incentive to get your Santa suits ready, thanks to Plymouth Argyle Football Club , everyone who signs up for the Plymouth Santa Fun Run before Sunday 22nd November will be in with a chance of winning a signed Plymouth Argyle home shirt!

This event is for everyone! Whether you're running, jogging walking or simply getting into the festive spirit, we'd love to see as many of you as possible joining us for a fantastic event. All whilst helping make a difference to two incredible charities and Hugs Children's Cancer Charity

A huge amount of hard work and dedication has gone into making this event as special as possible, thanks to the fantastic efforts of Saltram Rotary Club and Plymouth Waterfront Partnership.

Thank you to our Official Partner Sponsor for the event CWC Solicitors!

Don't miss your chance to win! Sign up today: www.plymouthsantafunrun.co.uk

03/11/2026

Our Sugarmill shop is now closed until 10am on Friday 6th November.

During this time, we unable to take any donations due to staff preparing the shop for our Christmas launch.

We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

02/11/2026

Mawgan Toms has been through a battle no parent should face… the diagnosis and treatment of cancer of his beautiful boy. After a gruelling cancer treatment, they now move forward but will always be a part of the Hugs family.

He is now putting himself through a boxing match to raise funds for Hugs… please donate if you can and show your support to Mawgan as he takes part! 💚💜

https://givestar.io/gs/ultra-white-collar-boxing-fundraising-97208?userId=3055d608-6a58-4ab9-8577-050e0244b22c&fbclid=IwZnRzaAVVRMpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mBWZkaWQWURcgAI4ST4kd6JUoXc950eVjKGBhBnNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR9BiFI6s2yGSYeLcOXAKqISZv7VdwLXE4G1zXwBwsWZLAgNvBe2YgDm8McXBQ_aem_zd93Cvn7kinBjd1ajnF_-A

Join me at Ultra White Collar Boxing in Plymouth and support a great cause!

27/10/2026

A huge thank you to Hospital Radio Plymouth for having the Plymouth santa fun run Team on today! A special thank you to Chris Warne and Keith Jolley for having us!

It was fantastic to chat about the very exciting Plymouth Santa Fun Run coming up, taking place on Sunday 6th December, organised by Saltram Rotary Club and Plymouth Waterfront Partnership.

It’s fair to say we’re all getting very excited about seeing a Sea of Santas taking over the incredible Plymouth Waterfront! ❤️🎅🌊

Every Santa will be helping to support two fantastic local charities, Shekinah and Hugs Childrens Cancer Charity.

We can’t wait to see you all there! Who’s joining us?

One of the great things about this event is that anyone can take part!

Register: www.plymouthsantafunrun.co.uk

We gave a big shout out to all our incredible sponsors today, CWC Solicitors, Doorcare South West Ltd, , Plymouth Argyle Football Club, Plymouth Albion RFC, MAVdigital, Gammaray Creative Limited, Plymouth Citybus

27/10/2026

26/10/2026

We are incredibly grateful to be one of the chosen charities for this year’s Plymouth Santa Fun Run (SFR), alongside Shekinah bringing people together for a very special day of festive fun and fundraising. 🎅💜

Over the last several weeks, we have been busy at several different events promoting and raising awareness for this incredible event taking place on the 6th of December, all for two amazing causes! Thank you to every business, cafe and event that welcomed us!

This fantastic community event is organised by The Saltram Rotary in partnership with Plymouth Waterfront Partnership, with Shekinah and Hugs Children's Cancer Charity as the chosen charities.

🎅 Fun for all ages
🏃‍♂️ Run, jog or walk
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bring your family & friends
💼Get your workplace involved

Your participation will help raise important much needed funds for Shekinah and Hugs Children's Cancer Charity, supporting people in our local community.

Sign up today here: https://www.plymouthsantafunrun.co.uk

A huge thank you to CWC Solicitors , our Official Partner Sponsor, and all our fantastic supporters: South West Ltd , Expedite, Gammaray Creative Limited, MAVdigital, Plymouth Argyle Football Club , Plymouth Albion RFC and Plymouth Citybus . Your support means so much!

24/10/2026

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