It is with the heaviest of hearts that I write this post to share the devastating news that our beautiful Millie passed away very suddenly on Monday 22nd December.

After many visits to the doctors for a number of concerns, I always knew in my heart that something wasn’t right. On Sunday, I took Millie to A&E, where blood tests were done. She was very quickly diagnosed with an aggressive form of Acute Myeloid Leukaemia and transferred to the RVI.

Everything happened so fast; Millie deteriorated rapidly, and on Monday she peacefully went to sleep after a brew, with me by her side.

Millie was the most special little girl. She had the best personality and the brightest smile. She loved wearing tiaras, singing her heart out, learning everything she could about absolutely anything, and enjoying a good brew like a little grown-up. She brought so much happiness, laughter, and love to everyone who knew her, and her going to sleep forever leaves a space that can never be filled.

We are utterly broken, but we are so proud of Millie. She will forever be in our hearts, our thoughts, and everything we do (Buddy will be coming on all trips going forward so she is still part of everything we do). Thank you to everyone for the love, kindness, and support during this unimaginable time and please, remember Millie as the incredible little girl she is!

Buddy’s Journey – To Spain and Back – 2026 🚗🇪🇸

In September, Buddy, Makayla and I will be setting off on an unforgettable journey from our home all the way to Benidorm, Spain… and then all the way back again — in this car!

This trip isn’t just about the miles we’ll travel, but about the difference we hope to make along the way.

After getting the go-ahead from Makayla and Millie’s granddad, Bill, we’re excited to start raising even more money for an amazing cause: The Great North Children’s Hospital. Every penny we raise during this journey will go straight into the charity pot we’ve set aside, which will be donated in full at the end of the trip.

To make things a bit more fun and to get everyone involved, we’ll be turning the car itself into part of the fundraiser!

🚗 Here’s how you can take part:

£1 Donation – Add Your Name to the Car

Your name will travel all the way from the UK to Spain and back with us. We’ll be covering the car with the names of everyone who supports the journey!

£5 Donation – Add a Message to the Car

You can add a short message for someone special. Many people choose to write a message for a loved one who may no longer be with us — a small way for them to be part of the journey too.

By the time we reach Spain, we’re hoping the car will be completely covered in names and messages, each one representing someone who helped support this fantastic cause.

Along the journey, we’ll also be setting fun challenges and tasks for Makayla as part of her sponsorship. Some may be silly, some may be difficult, and some might just be completely unexpected! If you sponsor her, you might even get to help decide what challenge she has to complete along the way.

We’ll be posting daily updates during the trip, sharing photos, stories from the road, and of course showing off all the names and messages on the car as it fills up. From motorway stops to arriving in sunny Benidorm, you’ll be able to follow the whole journey with us.

This cause means a lot to us, and we’d love for as many people as possible to be part of the adventure. Whether you donate £1, £5, or simply share this post to help spread the word, it all helps make a real difference.

So if you’d like your name — or a special message — to travel thousands of miles with us, just comment below or message me and we’ll get it added to the car.

Let’s see how full we can get it before we hit the road! 🚗✨

Thank you to everyone who supports Buddy’s Journey – To Spain and Back – 2026. Together we can raise as much as possible for an incredible hospital that helps so many children and families.

💙 All money raised will go directly into our Great North Children’s Hospital charity pot, ready to be donated at the end of the trip.

Let the journey begin!