Strength in Fragments

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Stories, updates and reflections from the journey of Strength in Fragments.

October 2026

Quiet Fragments Retreat - Coming March 2027

We will be hosting our first Quiet Fragments Retreat on 2-4 March 2027, created for Deaf people living with cancer. This gentle, Deaf-led retreat will offer calm spaces, grounding activities and supportive community time.

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Cyclists gathered at the start line of the London to Paris charity cycle challenge
Katrina Gwynne-Jones smiling in a selfie on a wet road during the London to Paris cycle
Katrina Gwynne-Jones riding her bike on the London to Paris charity cycle challenge
Katrina Gwynne-Jones celebrating the finish in Paris with the Eiffel Tower behind

9-12 September 2026

Director (Katrina Gwynne-Jones) completes London to Paris cycle challenge

Our director completed a four-day cycle challenge from London to Paris to raise money for five organisations - Coppafeel, Maggie's Centre, Mortal and Strong, SignHealth, and Strength in Fragments, raising approximately £2,000 in total.

17th August 2026

Branded Strength in Fragments care box with stacked packaging ready for the Care Boxes pilot

Care Boxes pilot launch

We’re preparing to launch our first Care Boxes in early 2027. Our illustrator is creating amazing products all designed specifically for Deaf people affected by cancer and mental wellbeing. These will be ready by the end of December. We’ve already purchased the care box packaging, and we’re currently testing the materials that will go inside each box to make sure everything is accessible, durable and high-quality.

COMING SOON

Creative Kits pilot launch

We’re preparing our first round of hand-packed Creative Kits for people experiencing cancer treatment and mental health challenges. These kits are being built with care to offer comfort, grounding, and emotional support during moments of overwhelm or isolation. Our illustrator is creating amazing products all designed specifically for Deaf people affected by cancer and mental wellbeing. These will be ready by early 2027.

July 2026

Welcome to our new home online

We’re just beginning, and we’re slowly bringing everything to life in gentle stages. Thank you for being here with us.

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