Our Mission
Providing unforgettable memory-making moments when time is precious.
Mates on a Mission creates meaningful, memory making moments for children living with life threatening illnesses, and for the families who share their journey.
Through carefully curated experiences, local getaways and special moments designed around each child’s interests and wishes, we help families step away from the everyday and focus on what matters most – being together.
Supported by our network of Mates, we walk alongside families throughout their journey, creating opportunities to pause reality, embrace joy and make memories that will be treasured forever. When every second counts, we exist to turn moments into lasting memories.
Our Vision
Our vision is to make these unforgettable, memory making experiences a reality for even more children, and to build a dedicated MOAM retreat by 2027.
With the support of our network of Mates, partners and supporters, we will continue creating lasting memories for children and their families through thoughtfully curated experiences and meaningful, ongoing relationships.
Our aspiration is to create a MOAM retreat that families can access at a moment’s notice – a true home away from home during the times they need it most.
Families tell us that their most cherished memories are made when they can escape the weight of reality and simply be children and parents again, rather than patients and carers.
Every element of the MOAM getaway will be designed with this in mind, providing a safe, uplifting space where families can reconnect, breathe and create unforgettable moments they will carry with them forever.
Our Experiences
Unforgettable Holidays
Whether it’s a special escape, a local retreat or a thoughtfully curated experience, our mission is to turn the dreams of the children we care for into unforgettable moments.
We specialise in creating meaningful escapes from the everyday and each experience is designed to feel magical.
The magic lies not in where the children go, but because of how it makes them feel, allowing them to create memories that will be cherished long after the moment has passed.
Escapes From The Everyday
When the weight of everyday life feels heavy, MOAM getaways create space to breathe.
Our short escapes are designed to give the children we support a break from appointments, routines and responsibilities, replacing them with laughter, freedom and moments of pure joy.
These carefully curated retreats allow children to simply be kids again – playing, exploring and making memories that stay with them long after the getaway ends.
Random Acts Of Kindness
Through our close relationships with the families we support, we focus on making every moment matter. From offering comfort during difficult days, to celebrating milestones, birthdays and special times together, we create opportunities for joy when it is needed most.
By weaving these moments into everyday life and special escapes alike, our purpose remains the same – to ease the burden families carry and help them create meaningful memories that will be cherished long after the moment has passed.