About Us
Champion Ted began long before it had a name. It started one Mother’s Day with a gift—a teddy bear
My mum’s chemo had been especially difficult in the weeks leading up to that day, and it seemed likely she’d spend Mother’s Day in bed. As I made the usual trip to Meadowhall to pick up her favourite marzipan and chocolate, I found myself reflecting on how hard her illness had been lately. I wanted to get her something that would remind her every day that, no matter how tough things got, she wasn’t alone. I wanted her to know that even when it felt like her treatment had her on the ropes, I was always there, in her corner.
In one of the shops, I stumbled upon a pair of small pink boxing gloves meant to hang from a car’s rearview mirror. Immediately, I was inspired, and I set out to find a teddy bear that could wear them. When Mum unwrapped the gift and saw the bear—soft, pink, and fluffy, wearing his shiny pink gloves—she burst into tears. In that moment, Ted became a symbol of everything I wanted to say but couldn’t quite find the words for. He was a reminder that, even in the hardest moments, she wasn’t alone, and she always had something to hold onto when life felt heavy. Something that didn’t break under the weight of her illness. As my mum navigated her treatment, the ups and downs, the good days and the not-so-good ones, that bear always sat nearby.
Four years after my mum passed, that bear’s quiet mission was renewed here, at Champion Ted
During my mum’s illness, we learned how crucial it was to have a place where emotions could be expressed freely, where support flowed both ways, and where we didn’t have to pretend everything was okay when it wasn’t. I created this space for people who, like I did, need guidance, and need to feel heard. Champion Ted offers a platform where personal stories stand side by side with practical advice, providing families with the resources, compassion, and understanding they need to navigate the complexities of illness together. Whether it’s helping children talk to their parents about their fears, or offering parents the tools to explain their journey in ways that connect, Champion Ted is here to offer that bridge.
Me and Ted are here to remind you that there is always a way forward, and you don’t have to walk it alone. I believe that through shared experiences, families can find resilience in their relationships and strength in their conversations. My goal is to foster understanding, compassion, and hope within families, no matter where they are on their journey.
Building a community based on support and Understanding
The heart of Champion Ted isn’t just in the stories we tell, but in the connections we create. By being part of this community—by offering a kind word, sharing stories, or simply listening—you’re helping to build a place where others can feel supported. Together, we can create an environment where families find moments of peace in the storm, leaning on each other to navigate their journeys with understanding, resilience, and compassion.