Florentina's Footsteps

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
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Justgiving: Florentina Burton

🍕🌹Florentina’s Feast Friday - Valentine Special🌹🍕What a beautiful Valentine’s evening we had at the hospital for this we...
13/02/2026

🍕🌹Florentina’s Feast Friday - Valentine Special🌹🍕

What a beautiful Valentine’s evening we had at the hospital for this week’s Florentina’s Feast Friday!

A huge thank you to Chloe Chandler & family for so kindly sponsoring our pizza evening! Thanks to your generosity, we were able to share 18 pizzas with the children and their families.

Thank you as well to my wonderful volunteer Cassie, who helped run the evening with me.

We also handed out rose balloons and chocolates, which went down an absolute treat! The smiles on the children’s faces said it all. It was such a joy to spread a little love and happiness.

Happy Valentine’s Everyone 🌹❤️

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 🩵🦋🩷

🚨Can you help with auction or raffle prizes🚨As we prepare for our Charity Masquerade Ball this April, we are reaching ou...
11/02/2026

🚨Can you help with auction or raffle prizes🚨

As we prepare for our Charity Masquerade Ball this April, we are reaching out once more to our wonderful community. If you or your business would be happy to donate raffle or auction prize, we would be beyond thankful. Every contribution big or small, helps us take another step forward helping families in hospitals.

If you’d like to get involved please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your continued kindness and support 🩷🩵🦋

Florentina’s Feast Friday’s 🍕This evening’s pizzas were kindly sponsored by The Manoli Family, and we want to say a huge...
06/02/2026

Florentina’s Feast Friday’s 🍕

This evening’s pizzas were kindly sponsored by The Manoli Family, and we want to say a huge thank you for helping us deliver 16 pizzas tonight.

A huge thank you to our volunteers and you wonderful ladies!

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 🩵🦋🩷

Today we returned to Great Ormond Street Hospital to donate a book of children’s NG tapes, along with toiletry bags fill...
06/02/2026

Today we returned to Great Ormond Street Hospital to donate a book of children’s NG tapes, along with toiletry bags filled with everyday essentials.

By chance and perfectly timed it’s actually Feeding Tube Awareness Week. It felt especially meaningful to deliver a book of beautifully printed tapes for children to choose from. Something small but powerful that gives a child a sense of choice and control of their own decision making through their treatment which is so important. Claire from the play team, someone Florentina absolutely adored during her time at GOSH had reached out and asked if we would consider supplying tapes for the oncology wards. Of course I jumped at the opportunity and didn’t hesitate to say yes.

Having walked this journey myself with Florentina, through countless NG and NJ tube insertions I know just how important that small moment of control can be for a child. Tube placement is hard. It can be frightening and traumatic. Being able to choose a decorative tape can make all the difference to a child in that moment.

Alongside this we donated 20 toiletry bags, each packed with essentials. I remember all too well the days we would go in “just for scans,” only for Florentina to spike a temperature and suddenly we were facing a minimum 48 hour stay. Being caught without toiletries adds another layer of stress to an already overwhelming situation. Receiving a bag like this would have meant so much in those moments.

Returning to GOSH was emotional. It was my first time back since we walked OUT of those doors in September 2024, heading home on palliative care. But being there now continuing Florentina’s legacy, turning our experience into something that helps other families fills me with an indescribable pride.

Her light is still reaching others and that means everything 🩷🩵🦋

On we honour survivors, support those on treatment and remember those we have lost. Together, we can raise awareness, ...
04/02/2026

On we honour survivors, support those on treatment and remember those we have lost. Together, we can raise awareness, encourage early detection and stand united against cancer today and everyday!!

Thank you for standing alongside us and every family affected by cancer 🩷🩵🦋

🌟Feedback🌟We’ve had so much lovely feedback recently. Thank you 🩷🩵🦋
03/02/2026

🌟Feedback🌟We’ve had so much lovely feedback recently. Thank you 🩷🩵🦋

🍕 Florentina’s Feast Friday’s 🍕A very special thank you to our wonderful sponsor Ralph + Smith for so generously sponsor...
30/01/2026

🍕 Florentina’s Feast Friday’s 🍕

A very special thank you to our wonderful sponsor Ralph + Smith for so generously sponsoring 16 pizzas tonight. It’s lovely to have you help deliver them. Your support is truly appreciated and makes a real difference to children on the ward.

A huge thank you to and Derina for delivering pizzas this evening. Your time and kindness mean so much!

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 🩵🦋🩷

✨ Masquerade Charity Ball 2026 ✨Florentina’s Footsteps Foundation warmly invites you to an unforgettable evening of eleg...
29/01/2026

✨ Masquerade Charity Ball 2026 ✨

Florentina’s Footsteps Foundation warmly invites you to an unforgettable evening of elegance, mystery and celebration for everyone to enjoy.

Tables of eight are available for the charity ball. You can purchase a full table of eight, or if you prefer individual tickets and we’ll allocate you a table. If you’d like to sit with specific friends, just let us know and we’ll make the arrangements.

🗓 Friday 24th April 2026�⏰ 6:30pm – Midnight�📍 Channels Estate, Pretty Farm Lane East, Chelmsford, CM3 3PT

Enjoy a glamorous night featuring:�🎭 A stunning masquerade atmosphere�🍽 A delicious three-course meal�🎟 Exciting raffle & auction prizes�🎶 A DJ & live saxophonist to keep you dancing all night
🎫 Tickets: £65 per person

Purchase tickets here - https://www.tickettailor.com/events/florentinasfootstepsfoundation1/2020604

Dress to impress, wear your mask and join us for another fantastic evening. We can’t wait to celebrate with you and make magical memories together ✨💃🕺

Today we were proud to donate M&S food vouchers to Broomfield Hospital. To be shared with families of inpatients who may...
27/01/2026

Today we were proud to donate M&S food vouchers to Broomfield Hospital. To be shared with families of inpatients who may be struggling financially or simply in need of a little lift.

We know how long and heavy the days can feel when you’re caring for a sick child. We hope these vouchers bring a moment of comfort or even just a small smile. A reminder that families feel supported and not alone during an incredibly tough time 🩷🩵🦋

🍕Florentina’s Feast Friday’s 🍕What a brilliant evening 15 pizzas delivered and so many smiles shared.A huge thank you to...
23/01/2026

🍕Florentina’s Feast Friday’s 🍕

What a brilliant evening 15 pizzas delivered and so many smiles shared.

A huge thank you to our wonderful sponsor .There’s something incredibly special about being supported by a company whose parent’s have lived this experience of receiving a pizza firsthand, whilst their child was an inpatient in hospital. Sara was inspired to give back and it was so lovely to have her along this evening to help deliver them.

Thank you to our amazing volunteers, and , who made tonight’s pizza drop happen.

Full hearts, happy bellies and lots of gratitude tonight 💙🍕

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 🩵🦋🩷

🦋 Join Our Mission 🦋At Florentina’s Footsteps Foundation, we’re on a journey to create meaningful, lasting change in our...
21/01/2026

🦋 Join Our Mission 🦋

At Florentina’s Footsteps Foundation, we’re on a journey to create meaningful, lasting change in our hospital community. We’re inviting corporate sponsors and partners who are passionate about impact, purpose and growth to walk alongside us.

We can tailor sponsorship package’s or we also welcome one-time lump sum contributions. These donations provide immediate support for our work and may be suitable for organisations seeking a straightforward tax-efficient way.

✨ Increase your brand visibility
✨ Support a cause that truly matters
✨ Be part of positive, lasting change

Interested in partnering with us?
📩 Send us a DM or email info@florentinasfootstepsfoundation.co.uk

Together, Happiness is delivered 🦋

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15 Dorewards Avenue
Braintree
CM75LT

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