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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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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"It gave me huge motivation which I had previously lost..."
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My Special Day allowed us to really reconnect as a whole family
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The amazing care package I received is absolutely lovely and full of the nicest things
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New beginnings as a family
Jul 2015
When Sabine was first diagnosed, she felt lost and gave up hope as she couldn't see further than hospital treatments. But having a Special Day with her family at the Harry Potter world gave them all a chance to start a new positive life together.
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A chance to forget about reality
Jul 2015
Kim's biggest fear was her children growing up without their mother and she just wanted a chance to escape from all the hospital appointments and go back to normality. Willow sent Kim and her family away to Blackwood Forest to spend some much needed time together.
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A Dream Come True
Jul 2015
Gail was 39 when she was diagnosed with secondary metastatic breast cancer. From a young age, Gail always dreamed of watching a live Wimbledon tennis match and never thought it was possible until she applied to Willow.
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Overdue Family Time
Jul 2015
After a tough year of battling with her cancer, all Catherine wanted was some time with her family and Willow were able to do this by arranging a Forest Holiday short break to Thorpe Forest.
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Memories for the whole family
Jul 2015
When Angela was diagnosed with breast cancer she just wanted a family day full of fun, smiles and lots of memories. Willow arranged a trip to Thomas Land at Drayton Manor theme park.
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Some much needed happiness
Apr 2015
For us as parents, to make our child smile is a precious gift. Willow has already had a huge impact on our family, and continues to do so. We know the magic of a Special Day will have a similar effect on the lives of other families living with the difficult realities of serious illness.
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Piecing my life back together
Jul 2014
Our Special Day helped to signal an end to my journey through illness. We had been shackled by illness for 12 months, so to be given the opportunity to finally escape home and experience some sort of normality...
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Days to remember
Jul 2014
Ian, 40, was diagnosed with rectal cancer. After enduring painful and exhuasting treatment, Ian chose a very special weekend break away with his closest friends.