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Skydiver Samantha Raises Funds for Winston’s Wish

7th March 2024 Challenge Events, Fundraising, News

Samantha Sharpe was 25 when her Mum died. Every year on her mother’s birthday, Samatha does something for charity and recently she took on a skydive in Miami to raise funds for Winston’s Wish on what would have been her mother’s 60th birthday. Samantha explains, “I lost my Mum, Melissa, when ...

Harry’s Christmas Album for Winston’s Wish

15th December 2023 Fundraising

Harry Boulton has been busy in the studio recording a fantastic album of Christmas songs, the proceeds of which he's generiously chosen to donate to Winston's Wish, to support our work during the festive season and beyond. Tell us about your Christmas album, how did you come up with the idea? My ...

Bill Bailey gig raises £45,856.48 for Winston’s Wish

14th November 2023 Fundraising

From the glitz of the Strictly dancefloor to his many appearances on such shows as Have I Got News for You, Never Mind the Buzzcocks and QI, Bill Bailey has been delighting audiences across the UK for decades. He also recently delighted audiences at The Centaur at Cheltenham Racecourse during ...

Bill Bailey Live! A charity fundraiser for Winston’s Wish

27th July 2023 Fundraising

Date: Wednesday 13th September 2023 Venue: The Centaur, Cheltenham We are delighted that beloved British comedian, actor, writer and Strictly icon Bill Bailey will be performing exclusively for Winston’s Wish. Bringing his musical virtuosity, surreal tangents and trademark intelligence, Bill will perform at The Centaur, Cheltenham on Wednesday 13th September with the aim of ...

James runs 1000 miles in memory of his sister, Louise

12th July 2023 Fundraising, Uncategorised

James Edwards took on the phenomenal challenge of running 1000 miles in 1 year, in memory of his sister Louise. He also kindly raised funds for Winston's Wish after his niece and nephew were supported by the charity and although he started with a goal of £1000, he has now ...

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Ronnie’s Kilimanjaro Trek

9th March 2023 Fundraising

Ronnie is taking on the world’s highest freestanding mountain next February and raising funds in support of Winston’s Wish. He shared with us why taking on the trek means so much to him and what he’s most looking forward to about completing the fantastic challenge. Tell us about your challenge in ...

Photo of Liam in his Winston's Wish running top

Liam: “I made a promise to my wife to run the London Marathon”

2nd March 2023 Fundraising

Liam is fulfilling a promise he made to his wife, Emily, before she died and running the London Marathon in April. Winston’s Wish helped Liam to support his young children after Emily died and he chose to raise money for us, along with another charity, Plan International UK, which Liam ...

Charlotte’s epic trek across New Zealand to raise money for Winston’s Wish

13th February 2023 Fundraising

Charlotte has taken on the adventure of a lifetime and is currently trekking Te Araroa, New Zealand, in aid of Winston’s Wish, completely self-sufficiently. She shared more with us about her decision to take on the challenge and what it means to her, as well as some beautiful photos of ...

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Ryan’s 12 marathon challenge to support grieving children

16th December 2022 Fundraising, Inspiration, Running Events

Ryan is completing an incredibly impressive challenge for Winston’s Wish this year by running a whopping 12 marathons in 12 months. Not only that, he’s chosen to approach it in a uniquely clever way, to reflect some people's experience of grief and to show the value of receiving support. We ...

Advent of Change range benefits Winston’s Wish for Christmas 2022

7th October 2022 Fundraising

Award-winning social enterprise, Advent of Change, has announced the return of its festive charity range for 2022 and we are proud to announce that Winston's Wish has once again been chosen to be included as one of the benefiting causes. The pioneering concept has raised over £700,000 for 100 different charities ...

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