A heartfelt thank you to the Brethren of West Essex Lodge No. 2561, meeting at Harlow, for their generous £500 donation to the TLC Essex Appeal.

This wonderful contribution makes West Essex Lodge official Patrons of the Appeal, helping us continue our mission of providing comfort and reassurance to children attending A&E departments across Essex.

Every pound donated supports the supply of TLC teddy bears, which are gifted to young patients during what can be a frightening or painful hospital visit. These bears may be small, but their impact is lasting—offering a sense of calm and a reason to smile in difficult moments.

It’s always inspiring to see Lodges across the Province stepping up to support the Appeal, and we are especially grateful to West Essex Lodge for their generosity and commitment to making a difference in their local community.

On behalf of everyone at TLC Essex—thank you, Brethren. Your donation will go a long way to bringing comfort to children when they need it most.

We look forward to presenting your Patron Certificate soon and to sharing how your support is helping us make a difference—one teddy at a time.