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[Monday 8 July 2024] Local rail operator Trenitalia c2c, is proud to be supporting local children\u2019s cancer charity, Gold Geese\u2019s first \u2018Goslings\u2019 seafront event, to raise vital funds for local families facing childhood cancer.<\/p>\n

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The \u2018Gold Geese Goslings\u2019 seafront event will take place on Sunday 21st July and start on the beach by Chalkwell station. Children up to the age of 16 are encouraged to \u2018scoot, cycle, run or walk\u2019 the course, available as a one mile stretch for children aged 10 and under, and 2 miles for over 11s.<\/p>\n

Gold Geese provides tailored support for families fighting childhood cancer in south east Essex, offering mental health therapy, treats, respite trips, help with hospital transport and food bills, and bereavement support.<\/p>\n

With dozens of families set to take part, c2c is proud to be supporting the charity\u2019s first Gold Geese Goslings event, providing event t-shirts for participants, with the c2c team set to be on hand at Chalkwell station to help direct the Goslings to the start line.<\/p>\n

c2c is also offering all participating children a free train journey home after the fundraiser; participants just need to be wearing their Gold Geese t-shirt as their \u2018ticket\u2019 to travel.<\/p>\n

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Katie Southgate, Founder and CEO of Gold Geese, said, \u201cWe\u2019re very grateful to c2c for sponsoring our Goslings event and very kindly arranging free train travel home for the children taking part. This is our first seafront fundraiser and we hope to have lots of Goslings join us on the day, have fun and show their support for local children fighting cancer.<\/p>\n

\u201cAround 1,900 children are diagnosed with cancer every year, and it causes a huge upheaval for everyone in the family – emotionally, physically and often financially, and Gold Geese is there every step of the way for local families affected. Our slogan is \u2018We Fly Together\u2019, because geese are a team and no one is left behind. As we receive no government funding, we rely on community donations and events like this to fund our vital work,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n

Rob Mullen, Managing Director of c2c, \u201cGold Geese does incredible work in our local communities, so I\u2019m delighted we\u2019re supporting the first Goslings event in Southend as part of the charity\u2019s fundraising efforts. We invite all participating children to enjoy a free train ride home with us after the event, just make sure you\u2019re wearing your t-shirt with pride; you never know, you might even get to travel on the Gold Geese train!\u201d<\/p>\n

The East London and south Essex rail operator has supported Gold Geese for a number of years, participating in fundraising initiatives and awareness campaigns. In September 2022, c2c and Gold Geese proudly unveiled a special gold \u2018wrapped\u2019 c2c train emblazoned with the charity\u2019s slogan, \u2018We Fly Together,\u2019 to help raise awareness for the organisation\u2019s work supporting local families in the Southend and wider south east Essex area impacted by childhood cancer.<\/p>\n

Between September 2022 and February 2024, the Gold Geese train travelled more than 140,000 miles on the c2c network \u2013 that\u2019s nearly six times around the world! \u2013 carrying over 46 million passengers in the process.<\/p>\n

Each child taking part in the Goslings event will receive a goody bag, Gold Geese t-shirt and medal. There is no entrance fee but the charity is asking families to fundraise as much as possible to cover costs.<\/p>\n

Register for the event here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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ENDS<\/p>\n

NOTES TO EDITORS<\/p>\n

About c2c<\/p>\n

\u00b7 c2c is the award-winning train operator running services between Fenchurch Street and Shoeburyness, serving 26 stations in East London and South Essex.<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Owned by Trenitalia, c2c is one of the UK\u2019s most punctual and popular train operators and nearly 34 million journeys are made on its services every year.<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Italian-based Trenitalia is one of Europe\u2019s leading rail operators and the passenger rail arm of FS Italiane Group.<\/p>\n

\u00b7 c2c and Gold Geese unveil wrapped train, September 2022: https:\/\/www.c2c-online.co.uk\/media-centre\/latest-news\/local-charity-gold-geese-calls-on-essex-to-go-gold-for-childhood-cancer-this-september\/<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00b7 c2c and Gold Geese mark International Childhood Cancer Day, February 2024: https:\/\/www.c2c-online.co.uk\/media-centre\/latest-news\/c2cs-gold-geese-train-travels-the-equivalent-of-six-times-around-the-world-raising-awareness-of-childhood-cancer\/<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00b7 For more information email mediaenquiries@c2crail.net<\/a><\/p>\n

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About Gold Geese:<\/p>\n

1. As well as offering families support, Gold Geese also raises awareness of childhood cancer signs and symptoms, including delivering training workshops to childcare practitioners and parents.<\/p>\n

2. Gold Geese receives no Government funding and relies on community donations for its work.<\/p>\n

3. The charity was founded by Katie Southgate in 2018, following her child\u2019s cancer diagnosis. Understanding the impact of a diagnosis, Katie set up the charity to help other local families in the same situation. Her child is now cancer-free.<\/p>\n

4. Our slogan is We Fly Together, because Geese are a team and no one is left behind. #weflytogether #goldgeese<\/p>\n

5. Contact us at www.goldgeese.org<\/a>; facebook.com\/goldgeesecharity<\/a>; instagram.com\/goldgeese<\/a><\/p>\n

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For more information contact, Krystyna La Roche<\/a><\/p>\n

About childhood cancer [taken from www.cancerresearchuk.org.uk]<\/p>\n

1. Children’s cancer is much less common than adult cancer.<\/p>\n

2. In the UK around 1,900 children (aged 0 – 14 years) get diagnosed with cancer each year. This number includes non cancerous (benign) brain tumours.<\/p>\n

3. Children develop different types of cancers than adults but they often have the same types of treatments.<\/p>\n

4. Cancer symptoms can be similar to those of other childhood illnesses. For signs and symptoms visit www.goldgeese.org.<\/p>\n

5. If you have any concerns about your child\u2019s health contact your doctor. Gold Geese staff are not medically trained.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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