Holly Mowbray

Holly's 24hrs to Stay Awake

Fundraising for Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People
£316
raised of £300 target
Donations cannot currently be made to this page
24hrs to Stay Awake, 4 August 2014
We are Rainbows Hospice, our mission is to support the children that need us most

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Once again, as part of the Miss Great Britain competition there is an optional fundraising aspect for the Rainbows Hospice for Children andYoung People [click the previous to go to their website]

This year I have had some wonderful experiences with more to come, and I am so lucky that my life span allows me to enjoy these.

Rainbows help support many life-limited children and their families; last year I was blindfolded for 12hrs, this year I have chosen to remove something else that I truly value...sleep. 

Many of you know I have been diagnosed with mild narcolepsy, meaning I often fall asleep even if I am not tired. 

2pm August 4th-2pm August 5th I will be staying awake for 24hrs; this will be a HUGE CHALLENGE for me but it is for a great cause.

[Due to the pending review for my diagnosis, I will take my medication as normal. This is NOT CHEATING; the medication aims to keep me awake for my body's normal functioning hours; 1 taken in the morning and 1 around lunchtime so that sleep is not disturbed. Obviously I will not be sleeping during this time but I will not be taking any extra medication.]

 Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People care for around 250 families a year, last year's target was £250 and so this year I would like to try and beat that and am aiming for £300.


If you would like to donate to the page; giving to a worthy cause and helping me reach my target please do…also feel free to share the page with your friends and family.

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About the charity

As the East Midlands’ only hospice for children and young people, we brighten the short lives of babies, children and young people who come to Rainbows. We want them to have fun and make special memories. We are also here to support their loved ones through the most difficult times of their lives.

Donation summary

Total raised
£315.04
+ £46.50 Gift Aid
Online donations
£261.74
Offline donations
£53.30

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