Lucia’s Fundraising Story

”It not only felt like a big achievement as I pushed myself out of my comfort zone, but I raised enough money to be able to give someone a Special Day that they deserve. That was the most important thing to me.”.

– Lucia

Lucia had a Special Day in 2022 where we arranged a day in London and tickets to see her favourite West End musical, The Lion King. ‘Having a Special Day gave me an opportunity to spend a day with my loved ones, creating a new happy memory, something which hasn’t happened much during my treatment.’
Lucia’s experience with Willow moved her to fundraise for us and take part in our 2023 trek in Transylvania. As part of her fundraising, she hosted a bake sale at work where she raised an amazing £300! She braved the trek last October and shares the impact the experience left her with:

“I hadn’t done such an intense challenge since before treatment and it felt daunting knowing no one and doing this in a foreign country. But I have made some amazing friends and the views were breathtaking. It not only felt like a big achievement as I pushed myself out of my comfort zone, but I raised enough money to be able to give someone a Special Day that they deserve. That was the most important thing to me.”

Lucia’s endeavors will help us to provide more special days and give others a chance to create unforgettable memories. Thank you, Lucia!