Founded in loving memory of Dylan, forever 7
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.
What we do
Nutritious, ready-to-go meals delivered to wards and family freezers, so parents can be mum and dad, not caterers.
Practical, judgement-free guidance that helps parents take an active role in their child's health during treatment.
Food boxes and holiday packages that keep families nourished when routines fall away.
How it works
Through hospital teams, social workers or directly, with no forms to fight through.
Every child and every family is different — support is shaped around each of them.
Nutritious meals arrive on the ward and in the freezer, ready when energy runs low.
Through treatment and beyond, we remain a steady presence for the whole family.
Why we exist
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.
In their words
"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, KingstonGrateful to
The people
Good to know
Families are referred by hospital teams or reach out directly. We listen first, then tailor meals, vouchers and holiday packages around each child.
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.
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.
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.
Mix everything together, bake at 190°C for 15–25 minutes, then cool completely. Spread with melted chocolate, chill, cut into squares and enjoy.
Any donation, big or small, helps us empower families of children diagnosed with cancer.
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