Date published: 31 December 2018 by Digital Team

January is a great time to start thinking about a healthier year ahead and what better way to motivate yourself than to sign up for a sporty challenge and give back at the same time!

As a Rainbow Trust fundraiser you’ll receive first-hand support from our dedicated Sports Team who can help you with your training and fundraising.

Any money you raise will go towards helping us support more children like Hope and her family:

At 12 weeks old, Hope was in a constant epileptic state having 200 seizures per day. When she reached six months, doctors diagnosed her with a chronic genetic disorder. Her seizures got worse and Caroline, Hope’s mum, was finding it hard to juggle between caring for Hope and her other two children, Jordan and Max. This added to the stress the family was already experiencing after their baby Sam died the previous year when he was just hours old.

Hope’s epilepsy nurse referred the family to Rainbow Trust and Family Support Worker, Amelia, who started regularly supporting the family. Hope is now seven and although she is doing well still needs 24 hour care. Amelia reads Hope’s favourite stories to her and takes her to the park to feed the ducks. She also helps at home so mum Caroline can take a much needed break.

“I used to call it ‘chasing rainbows’ trying to keep up with all of Hope’s needs and the daily chores, I couldn’t get anything done and didn’t feel like I was being a good Mum to any of my children. With Rainbow Trust’s help, it now feels like I’m being chased by Rainbow Trust with the many offers of support! It’s wonderful!”

Make 2019 the year you make a difference!

If you would like to take on a challenge and raise money for Rainbow Trust have a look at out our events or contact our Sports Team.