Team ElliottTeam Chocolate Orange aims to recognise and reward individuals and teams who make a difference.
Team ElliottMake A Difference Friday is on 13 December. Here's how you can help.
Team ElliottEvery Christmas, we gather hundreds and thousands of chocolate oranges to donate to medical staff in memory of my son Elliott.
December 13 2024
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Why we do thisElliott was afflicted with Congenital Cytomegalovirus, which meant he spent much of his short life in the hospital. During Christmas 2008, while Elliott battled pneumonia, I gave a chocolate orange to one of his physiotherapists as a token of appreciation. When word spread about this gesture, I found myself purchasing more to thank all the healthcare workers caring for him. As I shared this story with others, they too began buying chocolate oranges for me to distribute.
When Elliott passed away just before Christmas in 2010 at the age of 4, I didn't want to celebrate anymore. I didn’t believe there was a future. Over time, however, I found new ways to cope with his loss and decided to honour his memory positively. Elliott's resilience and impact on my life shifted my focus to helping others, practicing kindness, and being grateful each day. Approaching the first anniversary of his passing, I launched an appeal to collect as many chocolate oranges as possible for the following Christmas, aiming to thank those who dedicate their lives to caring for others.
Ways to get involved
Office posters, social media, word of mouth - everything helps! We've put together some resources that we'd love you to use.
We're gratefully taking names and locations where people can donate their Chocolate Orange. Please let us know if you can help!
We're arranging collection points everywhere - check our list and we'll be forever grateful if you would consider adding your own!
December 13 is Make a Difference Day, when we drop off thousand of your donations. If you can help deliver them, please let us know!
Do let us know what's happening in your area! If you've made a difference or you've heard back from someone, we'd love to hear from you.
The Chocolate Orange ChallengeWe're currently taking names, setting up volunteers and drop-off points for Chocolate Orange donations.
We'll very gratefully accept your generous Chocolate Orange contributions at one of our locations.
In December, we'll pass your Chocolate Oranges to hospitals, hospices and places where people impact our lives.
Over to you! We're aiming to get Chocolate Oranges far and wide to say thank you - please enjoy them!
Get in touch!Please use this form to get in touch with us, and we'll get back as soon as we're able.
If you need a quick response, please include your phone number.
ResourcesWe have a raft of posters, letters, documents, contacts and more to help get our message out and our Chocolate Oranges distributed!
