Ben Luker

Ben's Kilimanjaro 2025 Challenge

Fundraising for Shooting Star Children's Hospices

£4,890
raised of £5,200 target
Kilimanjaro challenge 2020, 15 October 2020
Take on an epic challenge this year and join #TeamShootingStar so that we can continue to make every moment count for the families we support

Story

I have chosen to raise money for Shooting Star Children’s Hospices because it is a charity close to my own and my family’s hearts and they have helped us out in times of need with my sister, Laura, who has a life limiting condition. 

Laura first started going to Shooting Stars in 2006 when she was 4 years old.  At the age of 2 she was diagnosed with a serious case of epilepsy which causes severe learning difficulties. She requires 24 hour care and will do for the rest of her life. The charity offers assistance with the care she needs, support for the family to implement the best care-giving methods, contact with other families dealing with similar circumstances and has the facilities to assist her with everyday life. They have always gone above and beyond in putting her needs first to ensure her safety and most importantly, for her to have a fantastic time with a range of activities such as a sensory room, indoor swimming pool, outdoor play area and so much more. 

The charity has also helped my mum out a great deal as well, making her feel part of their family community. More recently they have helped my mum as Laura transitions into adulthood, assisting her with the options available, meticulous planning, completing forms and putting her in touch with the right people.    

Shooting stars is a 100% charitable organisation which relies on donations to be able to continue providing support to the many children in need and their care-giving families a well needed break to recuperate. They offer an amazing service and all the staff are dedicated to caring for the needs of all the children and families.  They don't just offer respite for the children and families, they offer life caring compassion. The staff really are not given the recognition they truly deserve! 

To allow places like this to continue operating they really do depend on donations.  With your help, I am hoping to raise my target donation to allow more families in need the help, support and resources that this incredible Charity has to offer.

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About the campaign

Take on an epic challenge this year and join #TeamShootingStar so that we can continue to make every moment count for the families we support

About the charity

Shooting Star Children's Hospices is a leading children’s hospice charity caring for babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions, and their families. Whether lives are measured in days, weeks, months or years, we are here to make every moment count.

Donation summary

Total raised
£4,890.00
+ £1,010.00 Gift Aid
Online donations
£4,890.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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