Laura’s relaxing spa day

Laura, 39, from London, and her partner Jake had a much needed break away at Sopwell House Spa. Their Special Day gave them a chance to take a break from the harsh realities of Laura’s illness.

“We are forever grateful to Willow for these memories.”

Laura’s story 

“In January 2025, I was hospitalised after being unwell for a few weeks, only to discover I had metastatic breast cancer. This was my secondary cancer but came as a huge shock to me and my partner Jake. The majority of last year was spent in and out of hospital – I had 12 rounds of chemotherapy and various other treatments.”

“Initially, it was not a good prognosis. However, I responded really well to treatment and for now they have managed to stabilise my condition.”

“We felt thoroughly spoilt on our Special Day.”

“Our Special Day from Willow was a trip to Sopwell House Hotel & Spa, something we have always wanted to do together. After a rough year it was the perfect way for us both to relax and forget about the outside world, and all the treatments and hospital visits.”

“We felt thoroughly spoilt on our Special Day and the team at Sopwell House catered to our every need. We are forever grateful to Willow for these memories and the work that they do helping people who are dealing with serious illness.”

Jake, Laura’s partner said: “It was lovely to see Laura so relaxed and at ease while we were there, we even had our room upgraded to the luxe suite at Sopwell House which was simply amazing – a real experience of luxury.

We had a wonderful 24 hours together on the Special Day. We felt thoroughly spoilt, it was a much needed break from our busy schedules and the pressures of living with her condition.”

Willow provides special experiences for seriously ill young adults, like Laura. Donate today to help more families create lasting memories.