Willow’s Special Days are so much more than just a day and their importance and impact cannot be overestimated. The Special Day provides an uplifting and positive experience to be shared with a partner, parents, siblings, children or close friends. From the moment of application and the anticipation of the day to come, to the excitement of the day itself, a Special Day creates memories that are treasured forever.
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Stuart's Special Day story
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"We hoped to gain some quality time together to regroup"
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"Right now we are making memories for us as a family to remember as the kids grow up"
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To see my family laughing was the best possible way to celebrate getting through
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"My Special Day was all about building our little family as a union"
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My cancer has changed me
Nov 2015
Mother-of-one, Sarah was 32 when she was diagnosed with bowel cancer in November 2013. She asked Willow to help organise a party for her friends and family as a way of saying thank you for their help and support during her treatment.
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A fantastic, unforgettable weekend
Nov 2015
Alyson had to give up most of the things she enjoyed in life when she was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 29 but knowing Willow had organised a trip to London to see The Lion King gave her something to focus on while she was undergoing chemotherapy. It also provided Alyson with a way to say thank you to best friend, Bryony for all her help.
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A truly uplifting day
Nov 2015
Stuart was diagnosed with testicular cancer when he was 25. On further examination they found that there was cancer in both lungs, one fully, the other half. We were told Stuart was Stage 4 and he had the most aggressive form of cancer which spread from the lymph glands in his stomach into his brain and bones. Stuart was in fact a very poorly young man. Stuart's mum, Joyce explains what the Special Day meant to them as a family.
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Realising what's important
Oct 2015
Danielle’s world came tumbling down when what she thought was DVT was actually diagnosed as Sarcoma. After months of hospital appointments all the 33-year-old wanted was to spend time with her family so she asked Willow for a break to Center Parcs.
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I didn't give cancer a second thought
Oct 2015
36-year-old Kerry was dealing with the death of the father of her little boy when she was diagnosed with cancer. With all her treatment and grieving over their loss, having a Special Day meant that Kerry was able to put everything to one side and focus on herself.
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Looking forward to life after treatment
Oct 2015
When Rachael was diagnosed with Leukaemia, her life changed completely. From being totally independent, Rachael then had to rely solely on those around her when she was going through her treatment. Remembering life before her diagnosis seemed like a distant memory but having her Special Day, helped Rachael and her family create some unforgettable memories.
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The light at the end of the tunnel
Oct 2015
Having being diagnosed with cancer at such a young age, 27 year old Sarah wanted something to focus on other than hospital appointments and treatment. Sarah was able to do this when Willow organised a trip to London for her and her mum.
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Having the chance to be myself again
Oct 2015
When Laurel was diagnosed with Leukaemia, her life completely changed but she was determined to get her life back on track. With the help of Willow organising a trip to Edinburgh and the support from those closest to her, Laurel was able to move on and celebrate the end of a tough year.