My story

At 13 months of age my mother decided to change career path from a life dedicated to fashion, to a life dedicated to children. I have just turned 21 and my parents are still dedicated and passionate foster carers. To this date I have spent my life living with over 200 children all from different walks of life. The most common similarity that children have when they come into care is their emotional and physical obstacles. A lot of children suffer from emotional problems such as anger management, depression and find it hard to form relationships. A lot of children also suffer from physical problems often due to their mothers substance and alcohol abuse when pregnant. As part of a foster family it is mine, my siblings and my parents jobs to help make any child overcome any fears they may have and help them get their life on track to live a healthy and happy life. We also rely on social services to aid with any additional professional services a child may need. Along with relying on hospitals to help with getting a child's health on track. Great Ormond Street children hospital is a fantastic place for any child going through any kind of suffering. It provides children with  a safe and warming environment and all the staff are exceptionally professional.

The one thing I wanted to exploit when I was thrown into the limelight last year through TOWIE, was to raise awareness for helping children. I know my money would go to amazing use for GOSH and help them continue there amazing work at the hospital. So in order to persuade all of you on how passionate I am for this cause. I'm cycling 485km around India over 6 days. Some days cycling for 10 hours in the scorching heat and sleeping in tents (very far away from my Essex glamour.) Please help me on my adventure by donating as much as you can all donations will go straight to Great Ormond Street Hospital. #EssextoIndia A huge thank you from me and my family Lydia X

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My charity

Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity (GOSHCC)

Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity (GOSHCC)

Charity Registration No. 235825

We need to raise £50 million each year to help rebuild and refurbish Great Ormond Street Hospital, buy vital equipment and fund essential research. Amazing things happen at Great Ormond Street Hospital every day. With your help we can keep the magic alive for our very ill children & their families.

Donations 396

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From the donation box at Bella Sorella. Thank-you from all Bella Sorella customers xx

Donation by Georgia Bright on 27/04/12

£50.00

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Well Done Lydia. Great Work. From all of us at Dynasty UK

Donation by Dynasty UK on 26/03/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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From the donation box at Bella Sorella thank you to all who donated x Georgia bright

Donation by Georgia Bright on 25/03/12

£41.00

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It's amazing what you've done Lydia xxxx

Donation by Debbie Sharpe on 16/03/12

£2.00

+ £0.50 Gift Aid

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So proud Lyd!!! Love Em and family :-) xx

Donation by Emily Jacques on 15/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Well Done Lydia! Love and Best Wishes from Rochelle David & Stephanie xxx

Donation by D Posner on 14/03/12

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Well done Lydia. xxxxxxxxxxx

Donation by Tina Stenning on 14/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done Lydia and Denise xxx

Donation by Anonymous on 14/03/12

£3.00

+ £0.75 Gift Aid

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Congratulations! Fab effort for a fab charity. Xx

Donation by Suzanne Mackie on 14/03/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Good Luck and all the best

Donation by SHIV UPADHYAY on 12/03/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck!!

Donation by Anonymous on 12/03/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 12/03/12

£4.00

+ £1.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 12/03/12

£5.00

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Good luck everyone!

Donation by Anonymous on 12/03/12

£5.00

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Donation by Anonymous on 11/03/12

£1.00

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Donation by Anonymous on 11/03/12

£5.00

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Donation by Anonymous on 10/03/12

£5.00

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Well done people so proud!! X

Donation by Anonymous on 10/03/12

£2.00

+ £0.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 10/03/12

£1.00

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an amazing thing to do....you have your mums selfless spirit.....good luck and be safe xx

Donation by Danielle Windsor on 10/03/12

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Good luck Lydia! You will be great! Xxxxxxxxxx Laura :-)

Donation by Anonymous on 10/03/12

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Donation by Anonymous on 10/03/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 10/03/12

£2.50

+ £0.63 Gift Aid

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Good luck Lydia excellent cause x irene

Donation by Anonymous on 09/03/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck!! x

Donation by Sarah Duffin on 09/03/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$7,063.55
  • Offline donations$0.00
  • Text donations$675.83
  • Total raised$7,739.38
  • Gift Aid$733.16

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