me&dee charity

What have we been up to in January? 🤔 We're excited to say that we're officially launching our new series of LinkedIn articles, so you can stay up to date with what we're getting up to each month! January has certainly been one for the books, but we suppose you'll have to read on to find out why... #monthlyupdate #meanddee #teammeanddee #memorymakers #makeadifference Maria Hanson MBE Charlotte Harrison-Wear Jess Riddell Pictoria Victoria Ash Stanley Videographer/Photographer

Are you interested in supporting me&dee but you're not sure where to begin? 🤨 Partnership with me&dee can take on many different forms and we love seeing the creative ways people express their own support of our charity. Last year we were blown away with ideas such as; - Memorial Gardens - Uniquely designed charity cards - Fundraising events such as race nights - me&dee legacies We know that charity partnerships can be determined by the very work that you do, but we hope the above evidences how we view every single business we work with, as just that. A partnership. If you're interested in supporting families who are experiencing short and uncertain futures, please get in touch by emailing memories@meanddee.co.uk or give us a call on 01332 297 011 🤍 #memorymakers #charitypartnership #makeadifference #meanddee #teammeanddee #supportlocal #supportacharity Maria Hanson MBE Charlotte Harrison-Wear Jess Riddell

We urgently need your support! 🤍 We're hosting our fundraiser of the year, our charity quiz night, on Wednesday 12th February! We're so excited to kick off our year of fundraising but unfortunately we're at risk of having to cancel the event due to slow pick up 🙁 If anyone in our network is able to shout out about the event, or if you'd even like to book a team in, we would be so grateful for the support 🤍 📅 Wednesday 12th February  ⏰Doors open at 6:45pm 📍Melbourne Sporting Partnership, DE73 8DG 🎟Tickets cost £10pp, £40 per team of 4 It's sure to be a fun-filled evening, with prizes to be won and fabulous food provided by Saffron Catering (main meal and dessert included in ticket price). To purchase your tickets please head to https://lnkd.in/eb8tmszd Maria Hanson MBE Charlotte Harrison-Wear Jess Riddell Mark Harrison

🩵Boys Club 🩵 We've officially kicked it off the only way we know how - with an actual kick-off!⚽️ In line with our continuing care programme, and to accompany our up-and-running 'Girls Club', we have launched our Boys Club focused on peer-support and memory making. Last Saturday, our founder Maria, after much careful and meticulous planning, was able to take some of our incredible families to the Derby County match against Watford FC on a full hospitality package in the Baseball Lounge 🖤🤍 We're glad to say the day was a massive success and enjoyed by all, just a shame that the final score on the day didn't match that same feeling ⚽️ If you're interested in sponsoring our next session, please get in touch today by emailing memories@meanddee.co.uk or give us a call on 01332 297 011! #teammeanddee #meanddee #memorymakers #makeadifference #peersupport #peersupportgroup #localcharity #derbycounty #derbycharity

Can you sponsor Girls Club? 🩷 It feels like a lifetime since we came back to the office on the 2nd January, as we're sure it does for everyone else 😅 We've spent this time assessing our output, ensuring our resources are being directed to where they are most needed and fine-tuning our calendar for the rest of the year. As you may have seen, at the back end of last year we officially launched our 'Girls Club', an achievement we are incredibly proud of 🌟 Female-led, our girls club focuses on providing an environment of peer support for girls between the ages of 8-13 who are living with life-limiting health conditions, are a sibling of a child with a life-limiting health condition, or have unfortunately lost a parent or sibling. Our next session is due to take place on Tuesday 18th February, and we would love for YOU to get involved. We're looking for sponsorships for these sessions which can include; 1️⃣ Covering the cost of food & drinks provision throughout the session 2️⃣ Covering the cost of craft materials we use in the session 3️⃣ Covering the cost of small gifts / momentos for the girls for each session The impact this support group is having for young girls in the Derbyshire region is incredible, and you have the opportunity to be a part of that! The smiles from the girls in the photo below really says it all... If you're interested in making a difference, please email memories@meanddee.co.uk, or call the office on 01332 297 011. Maria Hanson MBE Charlotte Harrison-Wear Jess Riddell #meanddee #teammeanddee #memorymakers #makeadifference #femaleempowerment #peersupportgroup #girlsclub #supportlocal #localcharity #supportalocalcharity #charityoftheyear

Did you know we pack & send out all of our Hope Elephants from our little office in Melbourne, South Derbyshire? This isn't a shout out for office space, rather an appreciation for the work we get to do, day in, day out. Rather than using 3rd party storage or a fulfilment company, we make sure that each and every Hope has been carefully hand-packed by a member of our team. Each elephant comes with a special message of Hope, a voice recorder, a notepad and a tin for keepsakes, momentos or ashes of a loved one, all of which can be stored in the safety of Hope's zippable ears. Hope is a very unique memory gift with a simple mission, to continue supporting families through life's most difficult moments. If you interested in becoming a sponsor of Hope, please head to the link in the comments below or drop an email through to memories@meanddee.co.uk. We hope you'll consider supporting me&dee in 2025 🤍 Maria Hanson MBE Charlotte Harrison-Wear Jess Riddell #teammeanddee #memorymakers #makeadifference #charityoftheyear

Today marks the start of Cervical Cancer Prevention Week. Did you know... - 3,200 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer in the UK alone every year - Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women globally - Untreated HPV infection causes around 95% of cervical cancer cases - In the UK, 1 in 4 people don’t attend their cervical screening test It can be scary, but speaking to a trusted healthcare professional is the first step in the treatment journey. We hope as a society we can make bigger steps towards early prevention and treatment. #cervicalcancerpreventionweek #cervicalcancerawareness

It's feeling a bit like a.... Marathon Monday 🌟 We're overwhelmed with excitement to be supported by the incredible Andrew Parker MNAEA FNAVA, running for us in the 2025 London Marathon on the 27th April! You may notice Andrew is a bit of a familiar face round these parts, he was actually the fantastic Auctioneer at the 2024 me&dee Ball! Andrew has said, 'I have been a supporter of me&dee for some time and had the pleasure of conducting their charity ball in 2024. I really wanted to do something significant to make a contribution to the amazing work that Maria and the team do so thought I would fulfil a lifelong ambition of running a marathon to raise money for them. I set a target of £10,000 for myself and through the very generous support of some local businesses I have surpassed £8,000 already. My just giving page is here https://lnkd.in/eki-wREb Thank you to everyone who has donated so far!' We hope you'll join us in our support of Andrew and his journey to the finish line in the comments below! Maria Hanson MBE Charlotte Harrison-Wear Jess Riddell #LondonMarathon2025 #londonmarathon #meanddee #teammeanddee #MakeADifference #memorymakers #fundraiser #fundraising

🩷 Quiz Night 🩵 Join us back at Melbourne Sporting Partnership for a fun-filled, quizzical evening with some gorgeous food (courtesy of Saffron Catering ) raising money for a worthy cause! 📅 Wednesday 12th February ⏰ Doors open at 6:45pm 📍 Melbourne Sporting Partnership, DE73 8DG 🎟️ Tickets cost £10pp, £40 per team of 4 To purchase your tickets please head to https://lnkd.in/eb8tmszd ⚡ Ibiza Classical ⚡ The Limelight Orchestra will be bringing their iconic 50 piece orchestra to Duffield Cricket Club for a fantastic evening on the Summer Solstice weekend, supporting me&dee 🩵 📅 Friday 20th June ⏰Doors open at 5:00pm 📍Duffield Cricket Club, DE56 4JD 🎟️First release tickets available from £20pp! To secure your tickets, please head to https://lnkd.in/eVCPCpWi Jess Riddell Charlotte Harrison-Wear Maria Hanson MBE #memorymakers #makeadifference #teammeanddee #meanddee

Are you thinking about taking part in the Derby 10K this April? 🤨 If so, have you considered running for me&dee? 😏 We're back at Pride Park for Derby County Community Trust's annual Derby 10K as an official charity partner and we'd love for YOU to get involved. The run is a great way to get involved with charity fundraising and an opportunity to do something fun with the me&dee community! (We've got our fingers crossed for warmer weather than right now eek 🥶) To book your charity place, please head to the link in the comments below, and if you have any queries please drop us a line at events@meanddee.co.uk We hope to see you there! #derby10k #derbycounty #derbycountycommunitytrust #meanddee #teammeanddee #memorymakers #makeadifference #supportlocal #supportlocalcharities