A mad fundraising trip across Europe
Katy Poore of eXp_UK is looking to sponsor the car that Apsire Travel are driving across 6 countries in 3 days to raise funds for Caitlin, a little girl who is incredibly poorly.
Aspire Travel is taking on the Travel Trade Crusade Rally in July 2024. The Travel Trade Crusade is a mad road trip across Europe, travelling across 6 countries in 3 days that raises money for good causes.
Kelly, Mia and Libby from Aspire Travel have taken on this challenge, in a Fiat 500 and wish to raise £15,000 for ‘SafeHaven4Caitlin’. This substantial fundraising goal will enable them to contribute significantly to the developments required as Caitlin’s condition rapidly deteriorates. Together, by reaching this financial milestone, they aim to make a difference and uplift Caitlin and her families lives.
Caitlin is a 10-year old sporty, fun-loving and adventurous little girl. was diagnosed with Juvenile Onset CLN3 (there are just 35 children in the UK with this disease), also known as Battens Disease. In October 2021 when the teachers reported she was struggling with her vision as she couldn’t see the board. Nothing could have prepared Caitlin and her family for what came next.
Rapid vision loss was the first symptom, the onset of childhood dementia, followed by seizures, loss of motor and language skills and then death.
In October 2021, their world fell apart!
Caitlin’s home needs to be big enough for specialist equipment, a large bed, Ideally with space for her family to join her in her room on nights she is not settling or her seizure activity is not controlled. A den area where Caitlin can take time out, preferably with space for physiotherapy equipment to keep up her core strength and an accessible en-suite with set up for a hoist system for the future.
The family have created a Facebook page ‘SafeHaven4Caitlin‘ and post regular updates about the renovations, spiralling costs and rapid changes and challenges that they face. Today, £15,000 would help complete Caitlin’s bedroom/bathroom and we’re appealing to you to help raise awareness and funds.
There are a series of initiatives and ways you can help and support Caitlin: Book Your Holidays Through Aspire Travel and a Percentage of the Supplier Commission is Paid Forward to Caitlin’s Fundraising Target. Read more here: https://www.aspirecambridge-travel.co.uk/safehaven4caitlin
Caitlin’s Bucket List – Can You Help Make Her Dreams Come True? Read more here: https://www.aspirecambridge-travel.co.uk/post/cherishing-every-moment-a-little-girl-s-bucket-list-journey
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