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Winston's Wish lottery player, Mandy (centre) with her daughter Sasha and now husband Les

Winston’s Wish lottery player, Mandy, shares her reasons for playing every week

2nd August 2024 Blog, Fundraising, Stories

Winston’s Wish lottery player, Mandy, shares her reasons for playing every week following the support her transgender daughter, Sasha, received when her dad died. In 2001, Mandy and her family – husband Bob and child Sasha - were travelling in France when their car was hit by a speeding motorcycle. Mandy ...

Hope 100 - generic ask, featuring a family of three laughing and painting a wooden house

Hope 100 is back this summer!

25th July 2024 Blog, Challenge Events, News, Press Releases

We’re calling on the local community to get involved in something different this summer! Winston’s Wish is launching Hope 100 from this month and is encouraging local communities, families, friend groups, workplaces or school clubs to challenge themselves to get involved in an activity, from cake sales to sporty challenges, and ...

Man takes on second IronMan for Winston’s Wish

24th July 2024 Blog, Challenge Events, News, Press Releases

It is not every day that somebody decides they are going to take on the challenge of completing an IronMan and yet this September will see Peter McGahan take part in his second IronMan.Peter explains his own personal connection to the charity’s cause and what motivates him to get involved ...

Young family enjoying a picnic in the park during the summer holidays

Summer Holidays on a budget: Advice from WAY members

18th July 2024 Advice, Blog

Are you looking for things to do in the summer holidays that won’t break the bank? Our friends at WAY Widowed and Young have been sharing some money-saving ideas to help you make the most of the summer months without worrying about the cost. I was a teacher when my children ...

Corporate Supporters, Reassured's summer party event on a purple dance floor

Reassured chooses Winston’s Wish to commence its inaugural charity partnership

18th July 2024 Blog, News, Press Releases

As Reassured commemorates its 15th anniversary, we are thrilled to announce that they have chosen Winston’s Wish as their first annual charity partner. In a remarkable start, they have already raised an incredible £8,000 at their milestone celebration event. Their dedication to charity is evident this year with the launch of ...

Hands creating a love heart with a rainbow flag in the background to represent support for the LGBTQIA+ community

Pride Month: Advice from WAY members for supporting bereaved children who are LGBTQIA+

21st June 2024 Advice, Blog

This Pride Month, WAY Widowed and Young members have shared some tips about helping bereaved children who are questioning their sexuality or gender identity. We start with one Mum’s experience of supporting her daughter’s LGBTQIA+ journey…“My husband died when my daughter was 12 years old. It was very sudden and ...

Youth Ambassador Alfie Watts from the BBC TV show, Race Across the World

Meet our newest Ambassador – Alfie Watts!

17th June 2024 Blog, News, Press Releases

Winston’s Wish is delighted to be welcoming its newest Ambassador, Alfie Watts. Many will recognise Alfie as the recent star of the BBC hit series Race Across the World where he revealed his own personal story of childhood bereavement during an especially poignant moment during his race to the finish ...

A letter for Winston’s Wish

29th May 2024 Fundraising, Stories

Written by Winston’s Wish supporter, NickIt was nearly 47 years ago, as a 19-year-old, when my life was turned upside down. At around 4 am, a knock on my door, and two oversized policemen squeezed into my room. After suggesting I sit down, they told me, without much further softening of what was to ...

A smiling man stands by blossom trees holding his two young children in his arms.

How to talk to children about death

29th May 2024 Advice

Grief, death, and dying are all things no one wants to talk about, but we do. - Grace, Youth Trustee, 23 (bereaved at age 8) Bringing up the topic of death with children and young people is really important. Lots of adults find this uncomfortable when talking to other adults, and ...

Father's Day image with the word Dad displayed next to presents on a neutral background

Navigating Father’s Day: tips from widowed parents

16th May 2024 Advice, Blog

Father's Day can be especially difficult for families who have lost their dad or another special male role model in their life. It can be difficult to avoid Father's Day with adverts and social media posts being a constant reminder that your dad is no longer here. Our Full Circle partners ...

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