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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Capturing the start of a new beginning
Sep 2015
For Pilar and her husband, having a Special Day enabled them to focus on something other than her cancer diagnosis. Willow organised a trip to Edinburgh, so they could capture the start of a special and positive journey together.
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Returning to normality
Sep 2015
After being diagnosed with breast cancer, all Rachel wanted was a break away with her family and a chance to return to some normality. Her Special Day gave her the opportunity to spend some precious quality time together and create memories that the family could treasure forever.
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Making up for lost time
Sep 2015
Following her leukaemia diagnosis, Michelle missed out on some important events in her family's life. Although she couldn’t turn back time, Michelle wanted to make up for the moments she had lost and enjoy quality time together. She chose a trip to Legoland for her and her young family which seemed the perfect way to give them back the smiles they deserved.
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Making every day count
Aug 2015
When Nick was diagnosed with cancer, he realised that life was too short and he had to make the most of every day. His passion for films inspired him to ask if he could attend a film premiere for his Special Day. The experience was a dream come true for Nick and made him determined to follow his own dreams.
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Life really is too short
Aug 2015
After being diagnosed with breast cancer, Daniele realised that life was too short. Having a Special Day allowed Daniele to put her illness to one side and just focus on having fun and spending valuable time with those closest to her.
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My Special Day inspired me
Aug 2015
After being diagnosed with cancer, Zara was always too tired to spend time with her friends. Willow arranged a Special Day for Zara at Center Parcs, giving her valuable time to have fun with those closest to her. She returned home with a new found inspiration to think positively about her illness.
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Creating new memories with my mum
Aug 2015
When Jessica was diagnosed with Lymphoma, all her and her mum wanted was some time alone together. Willow organised afternoon tea at Claridge's, a trip to a wedding exhibition along with a flight on the London Eye for both Jessica and her mum.
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Making an everlasting memory
Aug 2015
Soon after Vicki was diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer, her partner proposed. But due to her ongoing treatments they never got the chance to celebrate their engagement. So for Vicki's Special Day, Willow arranged for them both to visit London, eat at Heston Blumenthall's restaurant and make everlasting memories together.