The family of a teenage boy from Sidcup who died from cancer have raised thousands of pounds to send sick children on holiday.
Terry Goodwin, aged 49, of Dorchester Avenue, and his wife Michelle, 44, set up the Aiden Goodwin Foundation after losing their eldest son Aiden, 13, to cancer in November last year.
Aiden Goodwin
Aiden was diagnosed with a rare tumour in his left kidney in January 2012 and despite nearly two years of chemotherapy was unable to fight the disease.
The pair hosted a ball at Orsett Hall in Essex raising £11,500 to help pay for a caravan at Coombe Haven near Hastings.
A caravan bought in Aiden's memory
Mr Goodwin said: "We chose there because we used to take Aiden there and he always enjoyed it.
"We want to give something back to children who are facing cancer to put a smile on their faces."
The foundation has received £52,000 worth of donations since setting up last year.
Fund raising for the Aiden Goodwin Foundation
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Mr Goodwin added: "We have been so well supported by family and friends and the community.
"We didn't think we would have even raised £25,000 this year."
For more information about the foundation, visit theaidengoodwinfoundation.co.uk
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