EDIT - We are now going to be seeking permission to have a bench placed in Rowan's name in our local community. We will also be naming a star after him to he can look down on us always. We will be choosing the brightest and biggest star we can find. Please keep our sweet boy in your thoughts and prayers.

EDIT - We are so overwhelmed by everyone's kindness and generosity, we can't believe we reached our target so quickly and we are grateful beyond words. We decided to up our target slightly so that, when we get to Disney we can spoil the boys rotten and treat them to toys, souvenirs etc. We really can give them a truly magical time because of each and every one of you. Thank you all so much,

We are Kathryn and Simon, and we are Rowan's parents. Rowan is four years old and has been diagnosed with several plexiform neurofibromas. These are benign tumours that are growing in his leg and brain stem. Unfortunately, whilst they are benign, they can become cancerous. They are also too dangerous to remove. Some help can be given with the one in his leg, but the one in his brain is a different story; eventually, it will cause Rowan to lose his life. We have been told that Rowan will be pushing it to reach ten years old.

We desperately want to take him to Disney Land Paris. He has spent hours watching Disney films during the treatment he has already had and would love nothing more than to visit Disney Land. We want to take him sooner rather than later as the time scale we have been given for him is generous at best. We would love to let him stay in the cars themed hotel (his favourite film) and create some happy memories for us all. Rowan has a 7 year old brother who is struggling to understand what is happening, so if we are able to take him away from that and give them some time together it would mean so much. Thank you for taking the time to read this.