East Sussex Community Rallies To Support Families Affected By Cancer

Families, volunteers, and local dignitaries came together this week to raise funds for the Children with Cancer Fund (CWCF) — a charity that has been supporting families across East Sussex, Brighton and Hove for more than 27 years.

The event, held on Tuesday (28 October) at Knockhatch Adventure Park, celebrated the charity’s work and helped raise vital funds through a teddy tombola.

Visitors had the chance to win prizes while contributing to the charity’s ongoing efforts to bring joy and support to families affected by cancer.

Among those attending was Cllr Paul Holbrook from Hailsham Town Council, who donated a large panda bear soft toy to the charity’s fundraising stall.

Chris, representing Children with Cancer Fund, said:

“We currently support 157 local families. The teddies we receive go onto our tombolas and raise the pennies that make a big difference — helping us grant wishes, run fun events, and bring families together.

"We’re so grateful to Paul for donating the teddy and to Knockhatch for welcoming us this week.”

East Sussex County Council Chairman Cllr Roy Galley also attended and praised the charity’s lasting impact.

“Children with Cancer Fund has grown tremendously over the years and continues to do astonishing work,” he said.

“It’s also great to be here at Knockhatch — tourism and leisure play such an important role in our local economy, and it’s brilliant to see them giving back through partnerships like this.”

The event was a powerful display of community spirit, uniting local families, businesses, and volunteers in a shared mission — to help children and families affected by cancer find comfort, support, and moments of happiness.