Florentina's Footsteps

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Florentina's Footsteps

Registered Charity 1212948
We lost our beautiful daughter Florentina to neuroblastoma childhood cancer at the young age of 7 in 2024.

We support families in hospital by providing food, toiletries, toy drops & play sessions. Bringing smiles to the ward. We accept Paypal
You can view us on all the socials, plus our webpage or email us direct

www.florentinasfootsteps.com
Email: florentinasfootsteps@gmail.com
Twitter: Florentina’s Footsteps
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Justgiving: Florentina Burton

07/11/2025

🍕 Florentina's Feast Friday's 🍕

A massive thank you to tonight's sponsors Denise & Daryl (Cassie's Mum & Dad 😊) a total of 16 pizza's were successfully delivered to a busy pheonix ward lighting up the faces of children and parents 🥰 we are so grateful for your support 🫶🏼

And of course a big thank you to Cassie & Natasha for handing them all out 🍕

✨️ Want to be part of the magic?
Would you or your business like to become a sponsor of a pizza night, please get in touch! Every bit of help goes a long way and we’d love to have you on board 🩵🦋🩷

05/11/2025

Tonight’s full moon is the Super Moon and it feels especially tender. This moon is a little earlier this year but it was under this particular moon that my daughter left this world almost a year ago (15th Nov). Now whenever the moon shines I feel her presence, love and her eternal light shining over us.

Florentina we love and miss you every second of everyday🕊️🤍 I see you moon 🌙 🌑

31/10/2025

🍕 Florentina’s Feast Friday’s 🍕
👻🎃Halloween Special 👻🎃

Tonight’s pizza drop has been a truly special evening, with 14 in total being delivered! Not only because it’s Halloween, but because it was Florentina’s favourite time of year.

A huge thank you to our wonderful sponsors this evening, James and Hannah. James is my brother and he knew how much Florentina adored Halloween. He wanted to honour her by sponsoring and volunteering. We had such fun playing trick or treat with the children in their rooms and handing out chocolate, toys and of course pizza!

For me, this evening has been especially emotional. This time last year was Florentina’s last outing before she became too unwell to leave the house. Looking back, I still don’t know how she found the strength to go out trick or treating, but she was so determined to enjoy it. She dressed up as Wednesday and completely got into character which made her so happy. I had no idea that just 15 days later she would be no longer walking the earth with us 💔. Now I only have these memories to look back on. It makes me feel sick thinking about it, but I’m also so proud of how brave and full of life she was that night.

Forever my Halloween girl 🖤🎃

24/10/2025

🍕 Florentina’s Feast Friday’s 🍕

Huge shoutout to Opus Business Advisory Group for sponsoring our pizza night! It’s been a big one this evening a total of 17 pizzas that have been delivered successfully. So thank you for your generosity which has filled hearts and stomachs and we’re so grateful for your support. 🙌

And of course a massive thank you to our delivery dream team, Donna and Joe (my mum & dad 😉). You two brought the smiles, the slices and all the good vibes.

✨Want to be part of the magic?
Would you or your business like to become a sponsor of a pizza night. Please get in touch! Every bit of help goes a long way and we’d love to have you on board 🩷🩵🦋

21/10/2025

🎃THANK YOU CAMMAS HALL🎃

Last Friday and I had the pleasure of visiting , who donated 50 pumpkins which we took straight to the hospital. The visit was a great success, with a few memorable photographs taken alongside the Hocus Pocus witches 🧙🔮

We would like to thank for coordinating the arrangements with Cammas Hall and thanking all the staff involved.

Thank you to Sarah for kindly donating all of the pumpkin carving kits.

Thanks to everyone’s efforts and generosity many children in the hospital will be able to enjoy pumpkin carving this Halloween.

🧡If your child is currently in Broomfield Hospital and has enjoyed carving one of the donated pumpkins, we’d love to see a photo of them and what they have created (with your permission)🧡 Please send us a message 🎃

17/10/2025

🍕 Florentina's Feast Friday's 🍕

Tonight, we have delivered 13 pizzas to the Phoenix Ward at Broomfield Hospital, a big thank you to our volunteers and Charlotte 🥰

A very special thank you to for their generous sponsorship for tonight's pizzas. We are forever grateful for the support in helping us make children and tired parents smile on a Friday evening 🫶🏼

✨Want to be part of the magic?
Would you or your business like to become a sponsor of a pizza night, or would you like to become a Volunteer? Please get in touch! Every bit of help goes a long way and we’d love to have you on board 🩵🦋🩷

10/10/2025

🍕 Florentina’s Feast Friday’s 🍕

This evening’s pizza night was kindly sponsored by a brave little girl, Poppy and her wonderful family.

I first met this beautiful family on the ward a few weeks ago when I delivered a pizza to their room. They were so delighted and wanted to give something back and tonight, they did just that. 🩷

This is exactly why we do these pizza evenings. They bring a little bit of joy and ease to families who are spending time in hospital.

Huge thanks to Sarah for adding some fun to tonight’s pizza night with her donation of crafts and fidget toys! What a thoughtful touch! 🥰

Thank you to our amazing volunteers, and , for safely delivering the pizzas and spreading smiles along the way! 🍕🩵

✨Want to be part of the magic?
Would you or your business like to become a sponsor of a pizza night. Please get in touch! Every bit of help goes a long way and we’d love to have you on board 🩷🩵🦋

06/10/2025

🎅🏼✨ Santa’s Grotto Experience! 🎄🎁

Ho Ho Ho! Santa’s coming to TOWN! On Sunday 30th November at The Coach House, Braintree. Everyone is welcome and he can’t wait to see you! 🦌🎅🏼

Bring the family for a day full of christmas magic, festive treats, and holiday cheer!
🎁 Meet Santa in his grotto
🧝‍♀️ Dance around with Santa’s crazy elves
✉️ Write a letter to Santa
🧁 Decorate a gingerbread man
🍭 Enjoy fun activities and surprises
☕ Sip on something warm and delicious
🎟️ Tickets are £60 per child & £10 per adult

Ticket link - https://www.tickettailor.com/events/florentinasfootstepsfoundation1/1865512

✨ Special Announcement! ✨
We’re opening up a time slot especially for cancer families. Any local families who would like to attend, we’d absolutely love to hear from you! 💖

Let’s make spirits bright and smiles shine this christmas! 🌟

03/10/2025

🍕 Florentina’s Feast Friday’s 🍕

This evening, 12 pizzas were delivered to the ward and 2 pizzas to PAU. A big thank you to our wonderful volunteers, and Jan, for their help.

We would also like to express our appreciation to Panners Coffee Bar in Great Notley for their generous sponsorship of tonight’s pizzas, Thank you! 🩷🩵🦋

✨Want to be part of the magic?
Would you or your business like to become a sponsor of a pizza night. Please get in touch! Every bit of help goes a long way and we’d love to have you on board 🩷🩵🦋

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Braintree

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+447879221005

Website

https://www.justgiving.com/florentinasfootsteps

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