Gemma Mogford

Team Owlies page, in memory of Owen and Ellie

Fundraising for Chestnut Tree House Children's Hospice
£729
raised of £2,000 target
Donations cannot currently be made to this page
Event: Castle Night Trek 2022, on 14 May 2022
In memory of Owen Dray
Grab your head torch, pull on your boots and trek the night in the vast and stunning grounds of Herstmonceux Castle. Make a difference to local children with life shortening conditions and their families and enjoy the beautiful East Sussex night air

Story

Our dear Owen would be so thrilled to have so many of us raising money for this fantastic charity. Trekking under the stars sharing our stories, laughing, crying and remembering all the wonderful special times that we treasure so closely to our hearts. He’s always only a heart beat away, making everything matter, giving perspective to our daily lives. 

We are forever grateful to our family, friends and Chestnut Tree in supporting us. This would have been Owen 10 years old and wow!,  he would be proud of his little sister Esther, with her intuition, kindness and compassion for others but also for her beautiful soul. And what about Kitty! Owen would be so thrilled  - we are sure she’s heaven sent!  With such a cheeky sunny natured soul, she can light up a room with her giggles and smiles, just like her big brother Owen. 

We never knew who or what Chestnut Tree was until it mattered and boy they matter! What a fabulous organisation they are scooping up families like ours who were in a desperate state of distress, needing guidance, support and love at a time when just breathing was so painful. 

Please support us raising as much as possible,  to give our thanks, to give other families the support of Chestnut Tree for the future ongoing. 

Thank you. 

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About the campaign

Grab your head torch, pull on your boots and trek the night in the vast and stunning grounds of Herstmonceux Castle. Make a difference to local children with life shortening conditions and their families and enjoy the beautiful East Sussex night air

About the charity

Chestnut Tree House is the children’s hospice for East Sussex, West Sussex, Brighton and Hove and South East Hampshire, caring for 300 children and young adults from 0-19 years of age every year, both at the hospice and in families’ own homes.

Donation summary

Total raised
£728.43
+ £157.50 Gift Aid
Online donations
£728.43
Offline donations
£0.00

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