It is with the deepest gratitude that we share an important update with our supporters: the time has come to close Gabe's Chemo Duck Program in the United States. After more than 20 years of service and nearly 20,000 Chemo Ducks placed into the arms of children bravely battling cancer; this decision was not made lightly. International tariffs have significantly increased production costs, and for a small nonprofit, continuing in a responsible and sustainable way is no longer possible. Simply put, we have reached a natural turning point in our journey.
While closing this chapter is bittersweet, it is also filled with pride and overwhelming thankfulness. This program has been nothing short of extraordinary, built on compassion, generosity, and a shared belief that comfort and hope matter, especially in the most challenging moments. Every duck given represented love, encouragement, and a reminder to a child that they were not alone in their journey.
Hope and companionship were with them, always.
Though our U.S. chapter is ending, Gabe's mission is far from over. His legacy is rooted in hope, resilience, and supporting a cure and will continue for as long as it is needed. If you love Chemo Duck as much as we do, we invite you to continue supporting that legacy by loving on our friends next the pond at Give a Duck U.K., whose work carries this mission forward with the same heart and purpose.
Please visit their website to learn more and connect.
Thank you for walking this journey with us. We're forever grateful for Chemo Duck and Huggable Hope. We're forever grateful for you, our supporter. We hope you carry forward the Chemo Duck pillar of kindness by extending compassion to others whenever it's needed most.
Love always,
Donations go directly to
The Give a Duck Foundation
in the U.K.