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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A renewed lust for life
Jun 2013
Before my brain tumour I had been living the carefree life of a student enjoying the independence of living away from home and studying at university.
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Being dad again
Apr 2013
Five years ago I was working as an electrician and doing sports commentary on local radio at the weekends. We had no children, enjoyed regular holidays and were pretty carefree. Life was 'normal'.
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Hope for better times
Jan 2013
It was in December 2006 when my life was changed forever. My consultant gave me the most dreadful and frightening news that I had Osteosarcoma, an aggressive cancer in my jaw bone.
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My inspiration
Sep 2012
Shane was living with organ failure and, after two failed transplants and constant dialysis, life was a battle. Shane wanted to create a lasting memory for him and his son should the worst happen.
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Group days take off
Jul 2012
In April 2012, Willow’s newest service took off with the launch of group Special Day experiences. As the first of a programme of positive and uplifting shared experiences for young adults with serious and life-changing illness, Willow was thrilled to be able to offer an exclusive flying experience with the RAF College Cranwell in Lincolnshire.