Founded in loving memory of Dylan, forever 7

No family should face cancer without nutritious food.

The Dylan Strong Foundation empowers families of children diagnosed with cancer with healthy food in and out of hospital, nutritional guidance and school holiday packages — helping children feel strong throughout treatment and beyond.

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Fresh, colourful meal boxes prepared for a family — Meals with love

Volunteers cooking together in a warm kitchen — Cooked by hand

What we do

Food first, always.

Meals in hospital and at home

Nutritious, ready-to-go meals delivered to wards and family freezers, so parents can be mum and dad, not caterers.

Nutritional guidance

Practical, judgement-free guidance that helps parents take an active role in their child's health during treatment.

School holiday packages

Food boxes and holiday packages that keep families nourished when routines fall away.

How it works

Support, served simply.

Reach out

A family is referred or reaches out.

We listen

We listen and tailor support.

We deliver

Meals are delivered, in hospital and at home.

We stay close

We stay close, for as long as it takes.

£1,000supports one family for a whole year

£50funds a monthly meal delivery

100sof families supported across the UK

7Dylan's number, forever

Why we exist

It started with our boy.

On May 13, 2020, we were told our six-year-old son Dylan had an incurable brain tumour. While food couldn't cure Dylan, good nutrition gave him strength, energy and precious moments of childhood normality — his blood work stayed strong and he kept playing the football he loved.

Now, as a family, we're passionate about helping others on this journey.

Read our full story →

A family sharing a meal together around the kitchen table — One less thing to carry.

Moments

Life, love and flapjacks.

Dylan in his football kit, grinning on the pitch

A volunteer handing over a food delivery at a doorstep

Volunteers cooking together in the kitchen

Supporters taking part in a charity fun run

A table of homemade cakes at a charity bake sale

Watch

Dylan's video

"Food alone can't change the course of cancer. But nourishing a child's body can make a difference in how they feel, every single day."

— Louise Long, Founder & Dylan's Mummy

Kind words

From the families we serve.

"Honestly, they're amazing, such a life saver after a long day at the hospital. So grateful for everything you do for us."

— A DSF parent

"The meals really help out, especially when I am exhausted. Tonight and tomorrow I am counting on those meals for dinner."

— A DSF parent

"It was wonderful that you were able to sort the gifts from their wishes on their Santa letters, giving them an extra special surprise."

— Paeds Oncology Team, Kingston

With thanks

Our amazing partners

The people

Run by family & friends.

Louise LongFounder & Dylan's Mummy

Sue ClarkChair of Trustees

Fiona Stirling-AirdTrustee

Huw Davis-EvansTrustee & Treasurer

Dan ClarkTrustee

Jacqui McDermidTrustee

Kelly TerranovaSocial Media & Marketing

Give monthly

Become a kitchen friend.

£5/month

Keeps a family's snack drawer stocked for a week.

Give £5

Most loved

£10/month

Funds fresh meals for a hospital ward visit.

Give £10

£25/month

Helps fund a family's monthly meal delivery.

Give £25

£50 sends a monthly delivery of meals to a family. £1,000 supports a family for a whole year.

Questions

Good to know.

How do families receive support?

Families are referred by hospital teams or reach out directly. We listen first, then tailor meals, vouchers and holiday packages around each child.

Can food really make a difference?

Food can't cure cancer, and we never claim it can. But good nutrition helps children keep strength, energy and moments of normality through treatment — it gave Dylan extra months of feeling strong and full of life.

How is my donation used?

Every donation funds meals, food vouchers and holiday packages. £50 sends a monthly delivery of meals to a family; £1,000 supports a family for a whole year.

Can I fundraise for DSF?

Yes — bake sales, marathons, fancy-dress Fridays. Every event is run by volunteers, so your fundraising goes straight to families. Get in touch and we'll help you set it up.

From Dylan's kitchen — flapjacks

2½ cups oats
1 cup nuts, seeds and dried fruit
1½ cups cottage cheese
¾ cup maple syrup
A sprinkle of nutmeg
100g dark chocolate

Mix everything together and press into a lined tin.
Bake at 190°C for 15–25 minutes, then cool completely.
Spread with melted chocolate, chill, cut and enjoy.

Donate today.

Any donation, big or small, helps us empower families of children diagnosed with cancer.

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