Maximus Foundation UK, the not-for-profit arm of Maximus, has awarded a grant of £2,500 to Rays of Sunshine to continue its work fulfilling the wishes of children with life-changing and life-threatening illnesses across the UK.
The national charity, based in London, brightens the lives of seriously ill young people and their families by granting wishes and providing ongoing support in hospital and within the community. This year, Rays of Sunshine aims to grant over 400 wishes – more than one a day – for seriously ill children aged 3-18.
The charity also delivers sensory bags to hospital wards across the country, and hosts activity days for children and their families which will include advance film screenings, a confidence and wellbeing day, a respite day out and festive winter activities. The Maximus Foundation grant will also go towards delivering these services.
The donation forms part of the Foundation’s latest round of dedicated fundraising to help local charities nationwide. The grant was awarded via a virtual cheque presentation by a Maximus Foundation trustee. Maximus Foundation UK has awarded grant beneficiaries totalling £542,000 since 2015.
Charis Green, Chair of the Maximus Foundation, said: “We applaud UK charities whose work changes lives through campaigning, fundraising and support. So, we’re delighted to help Rays of Sunshine to continue its amazing work bringing sunshine into the lives of children with life-changing and life-threatening illnesses.”
Cheryl Tissot, CEO at Rays of Sunshine, said: “We are delighted to receive this generous donation from Maximus Foundation UK. This money will help us to grant more magical wishes for children living with serious illnesses across the UK.”
