Katie Smith

Katie's fundraiser for Julia's House

Fundraising for Julia's House
£4,474
raised of £2,900 target
Event: Petra Trek with Julia's House, from 2 November 2024 to 9 November 2024
In memory of Daisy Smith
This stunning and remote trek takes you on an adventure following an ancient Bedouin migration route to Petra, experiencing some of the most spectacular natural scenery in Jordan along your journey.

Story

The team at Julia's House were a lifesaver to us when our daughter Daisy was diagnosed with an extremely rare genetic condition. They provided care for Daisy during her very short life and subsequently after she passed away at ten and a half months old in November 2021.

Without their care and compassion, I'm not sure how we would have journeyed through the unimaginable experience that we suddenly found ourselves in and the grief that we continue to experience today.

We feel extremely lucky that we still have access to the Julia's House team and the chance to attend their annual Remembering Day.

You can read more about Daisy's story here https://www.facebook.com/BeingDaisy/

I'm excited to be taking part in the Julia's House overseas challenge in November this year with my step sister Emma and my Mum Alison. Together we'll be travelling to Jordan and trekking to Petra in memory of Daisy and to raise vital funds to support the ongoing work of this incredible charity.

None of the care that we've received would be possible without the generosity of the community and so we would be extremely grateful for all contributions, no matter how big or small they may be.

Thank you for being part of Daisy's story.

Katie

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About the campaign

This stunning and remote trek takes you on an adventure following an ancient Bedouin migration route to Petra, experiencing some of the most spectacular natural scenery in Jordan along your journey.

About the charity

Julia's House

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No parent expects to live longer than their child, but for many of the families we support, this is a reality. Julia's House, the Dorset & Wiltshire Children's Hospice charity provides frequent respite care for children and support for their families at home, in the community and at our hospice.

Donation summary

Total raised
£4,474.00
+ £313.75 Gift Aid
Online donations
£2,380.00
Offline donations
£2,094.00

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