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Rutland charity seeks volunteers to give children with life-threatening illnesses unforgettable experiences

By Grace Kennington

23rd Oct 2024 | Local News

Rutland charity WishesJust4You is making the dreams of children with life-threatening conditions come true (Photo: WishesJust4You)
Rutland charity WishesJust4You is making the dreams of children with life-threatening conditions come true (Photo: WishesJust4You)

WishesJust4You are looking for volunteers, trustees and patrons to support their launch in Rutland.

The charity, which officially launched in June 2024, has the simple mission of bringing joy and hope to children with life-threatening illnesses by offering memorable experiences for them and their families. 

Founder Bill Stillman says: "We believe that spending quality time together as a family is invaluable, especially during such difficult times. Our goal is to find and facilitate sponsored activities that all these families to enjoy moments of fun, laughter and connection." 

WishesJust4You enabled Caitlin to go paragliding (Photo: WishesJust4You)

In Rutland, experiences offered to the children and their families include boat trips on Rutland Water, go-karting, paragliding, meeting animals on a farm and trips on vintage trains.

Isabella got the chance to meet lots of animals (Photo: WishesJust4You)

Bill is looking for people to join this brilliant charity in one of three ways, all of which require individuals passionate about the charity's mission and eager to make a real difference in their community. 

Founder Bill wants WishesJust4You to create valuable memories for these young people and their families to cherish. (Photo: WishesJust4You)

Trustees can help shape the strategic direction of the charity, ensuring its growth and long-term success. Volunteers offer hands on support to assist with operations and help with the real-life implementation of bringing the wishes to the children. Finally, patrons will become public advocates for WishesJust4You, helping to raise awareness and encourage support for the charity's mission. 

If you are interested in supporting Bill's mission and bringing life-changing opportunities to these families, contact Bill Stillman by email at [email protected], by phone on 0734 2945690 or via the WishesJust4You website. 

     

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