The Maia Mouse Foundation was founded in 2016 in memory of Maia Olivia Baum. Maia suffered a rare life limiting condition, losing her battle on the 20 May 2016, two weeks before her first birthday. In the last months of Maia’s life, she was able to enjoy many experiences, making memories as she went. Known as, the adventures of Maia Olivia, it is these trips and experiences that are the basis for the charity and the legacy that she has left behind.

The Maia Mouse Foundation fundraises and provides financial support, by way of grants, to give to children with life limiting conditions. Awarded grants can be used in several ways, one being to fund a break or a holiday for the child with their family, in order to give some relief and provide means for memory making. Working alongside various children’s hospices across the UK, our mission is to reach out to as many of their families as we can, offering financial support to allow opportunities for precious memory making or to ease the pressures of day to day life.

“I’d just like to say thank you for the grant for Ariana Grande tickets, I’ve finally let the cat out of the bag this morning.  We have one very excited teenager in the house.  We go to see her tonight, thank you once again”. 

“I want to thank you so much for the cheque for our family to have a seaside break!  We can’t wait to book a fantastic weekend, we are all looking forward to it.  Thank you again”. 

“Our hospice reached out to you for some help with buying a washing machine to help care for my little girl.  Thank you so much for your kindness and for what you are doing to help.  Thank you for doing such a wonderful job”. 

“Thank you so much for the grant for a pushchair! It’s going to make life so much easier being able to get out and about, now we won’t have to buy a second hand pram.  You are all amazing”. 

“I am writing to say a huge thank you for the grant you have kindly donated to us.  We are looking forward to adapting the bathroom for our beautiful little girl, so that bath time can be a little easier.  Once again, thank you for putting a smile on our faces.  Your generosity is much appreciated”. 

“I had to give you a call to thank you for the grant.  We don’t know how long we’ve got left with our little boy as his condition is worsening but having the funds to make him more comfortable and buy some sensory equipment will make things a little easier and relieve a bit of pressure”. 

“I just wanted to say thank you for the money to allow us to have a family seaside break, I am forever grateful.  You are doing an amazing thing and it really has meant the world to us all”.