Olivia's Dream

Olivia's dream is to walk and to live her life as independently as possible. We are raising money for therapies, treatment and equipment associated with helping Olivia to walk unaided and become independent.

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Single mother Emma from Evesham, Worcestershire, walked day and night in a non-stop feat to fund life-changing treatment for her daughter, giving her the opportunity to walk unaided.

Emma Haynes left her job as a legal secretary to care for daughter Olivia and her three other children. She walked two marathons in 24 hours in an attempt to raise the money for her daughters post-op treatment without which, Olivia is unlikely to walk.

Olivia has relied on a wheelchair and walking frame to get around since birth, having been diagnosed with cerebral palsy.

The life-changing operation from the NHS was hugely successful, but Olivia will need continuing physiotherapy and treatment.

On Saturday 11th 2015 July, Emma pushed herself beyond anything she's ever done before by walking two back-to-back marathons for 24 hours, in the hope that Olivia might one day be able to.

The challenge took place in the family's hometown and Emma walked the same two mile loop through the town centre more than twenty five times, cheered on by her family and the local community that have already been so supportive to her and Olivia.

Emma had the following to say, "If I had to take a million steps so that Olivia can take just one then that's what I will do.

I was so motivated and the challenge really brought us together as a family. Olivia's twin sister Grace finds it so difficult that she can walk and Olivia cant so really Ive done this for all my children.

It was the hardest thing Ive ever done physically I don't remember the last time I walked one mile let alone fifty two but as any parent will agree, I will do anything within my power to improve my kids' lives, and I hope this strikes enough of a chord with the public that were able to continue our fundraising for Olivia."


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Total
£32,318.04
+ £57.50 Gift Aid
Online
£683.20
Offline
£31,634.84
Direct
£683.20
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