This year, my New Years resolution was to do more for charity! I have signed up for 3 separate events and aim to raise over £1,000 by my birthday (4th July 2019). The three events I have signed up for are;

Today there are an estimated 49,000 children and young people in the UK living with a life limiting or life threatening condition who may require palliative care (University of Leeds, 2011). Many of these children and their families are able to cope or are not in a ‘crisis situation’. However, thousands of families have to face the very real possibility that their child may die and struggle to cope on a day to day basis.

Rainbow Trust Children's Charity enables families who have a child with a life threatening illness to make the most of precious time together; providing expert practical and emotional support, where they need it, for as long as it is needed. £26 will provide one hour of care, enough time to entertain a seriously ill child so that their parents can have a break.

I am fortunate enough to be part of a loving healthy family. I want to help all those families who are not fortunate like me, have the opportunity to make the most of their time together.