On the 4th of September 2025 Gary Lowe, Charity Manager at Wishes 4 Kids, will attempt to climb to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa. Gary will be joined by friends and family who will each aim to conquer the world’s tallest free-standing mountain at 5895m.![]()
Gary has set himself a very ambitious fundraising target of £10,000 and will be hosting many different events over the next 10 months in order to reach this target. Gary’s next event is his Charity Curry Night which will take place at the Cuisine of India in Wigston on Monday 18th November. This is £20 per person for an all you can eat buffet. If you would like to attend then please contact Gary at gary@wishes4kids.co.uk![]()
If you are unable to attend the Curry Night but would like to sponsor Gary then please visit his fundraising page www.justgiving.com/page/garylowe-kili![]()
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Last weekend we granted the wish of this lovely little girl and sent her and her family for an overnight stay at Chessington World of Adventures. They stayed in a Gruffalo themed room which had an amazing view of the wanyama reserve and they were able to see all of the different animals. The little girl loved the Enchanted Hollow experience where the magic of Halloween came alive and there were hidden treasures and different surprises behind every door. They also had a VIP giraffe experience where they were able to feed the giraffes themselves.![]()
They had full access to all of the different entertainment that the park had to offer and the little girl loved every second of her wish
RUDOLPH RUN ![]()
Our annual Rudolph Run will take place this year on Sunday 24th November at Bradgate Park. This is a fun, festive event for all the family. We start at the Newtown Linford car park where each participant will run/walk along the path to the Hallgates car park and back again. ![]()
We ask everyone to arrive by 9.30am for a 10.00am start.![]()
It is £10 for adults and £5 for children, or alternatively children are asked to raise a minimum of £5 sponsorship (sponsor forms can be provided). All participants will receive a set of reindeer antlers and a flashing red nose on the day.![]()
This event gets bigger and bigger each year and we are so grateful to you all for your incredible support.![]()
If you would like to take part then please email info@wishes4kids.co.uk for a registration form.![]()
We look forward to seeing you on the day.
This past weekend, Wishes 4 Kids had the pleasure of granting this wonderful little girl's wish by taking her and her amazing family to London so that they could all enjoy Matilda the Musical. We drove down to London on Saturday morning and after a trip to Hamley's toy store we headed for the Cambridge Theatre where the little girl thoroughly enjoyed the spectacular show. We then enjoyed a lovely meal together before the family settled into their hotel room for the evening. Yesterday, after a delicious breakfast, we headed to the Design Museum where the little girl was able to visit the Barbie Exhibition which she loved. ![]()
We had the most incredible time with the family and it was heartwarming to see how happy the little girl was throughout her very special weekend.
We have booked a new date for our next Tandem Parachute event. This will take place on Sunday 8th June 2025 at Hinton Skydiving Centre in Brackley.![]()
The minimum age to take part is 16 years old and the maximum weight limit is 15 stone. Our minimum fundraising target is £375. ![]()
If you would like to take part in our most popular event of the year then please contact us today on 01162543491 or email info@wishes4kids.co.uk for a registration form.![]()
Our places sell out very quickly so we would strongly advise that you sign up with us as soon as you can to avoid any disappointment. You do not need to start your fundraising straight away but at least your place will be secure.
Yesterday we granted a little boy's wish for a PS5. We bought him a brand new PS5 with an extra controller and also a twin docking station. The little boy loves sport, especially cricket, so we treated him to Cricket24 and FC25 which has only just come out in the shops. The little boy was very happy and extremely grateful. The little's boys family asked not to be put on social media and so we are respecting their wishes.
We recently had the pleasure of granting this wonderful little boy's wish. He loves animals and so we sent him and his lovely family for an overnight experience to Chessington World of Adventures. They stayed in the Chessington Safari Hotel, in a Gruffalo themed room with a view of the wanyama, where they could watch all of the different animals. The little boy enjoyed all of the many rides and attractions and his favourite part was his VIP experience where got to feed the giraffes. The family had a brilliant time and were able to make wonderful memories together. ![]()
Thank you so much to everybody who continues to support our Charity. Your kindness and generosity makes such a huge difference to us and most importantly the children who you are benefitting❤️
RUN ALTON TOWERS - 16TH & 17TH NOVEMBER![]()
Would you like to take part in a running event within Alton Towers Theme Park, whilst raising money for Wishes 4 Kids and then enjoy FREE RIDE ACCESS in the park for the rest of the day?![]()
Wishes 4 Kids have places available for either a 5K or 10K run, a half marathon or a special race just for kids!!!![]()
Starting and finishing within Alton Towers Theme Park this is an event for the entire family and is open to all abilities. All participants will also receive a unique themed medal. ![]()
The park is closed to the general public this weekend and will solely be used by the runners and spectators meaning that the queue times will also be a lot less than normal. The registration fees for each event have been reduced to a cost that is less than normal entry to Alton Towers theme park!!![]()
If you are interested in taking part then simply click runforcharity.com/wishes-4-kids/altontowers![]()
and sign up for the race that you would like to take part in. ![]()
We are also offering a free running vest to the first 20 people who sign up so why not do it today??![]()
If you have any questions or need any help with anything then please contact us on 0116 2543491 or email info@wishes4kids.co.uk
We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who came to our Charity curry night at the Cuisine of India last night. It was a brilliant evening enjoyed by all and we would like to thank the amazing team at the Cuisine of India for their hospitality and amazing food. Thank you to everyone who donated raffle prizes and also donated to Amy & Evie's JustGiving page for their skydive this coming Sunday. www.justgiving.com/page/amy-evie![]()
In total, the amount raised from last night was an unbelievable £1912.50 and we cannot thank you all enough for your incredible support. ![]()
Our next Charity curry night is booked for Monday 18th November at the Cuisine of India and we look forward to seeing you all again then. Thank you❤️
RUDOLPH RUN ![]()
Our annual Rudolph Run will take place this year on Sunday 24th November at Bradgate Park. This is a fun, festive event for all the family. We start at the Newtown Linford car park where each participant will run/walk along the path to the Hallgates car park and back again. ![]()
We ask everyone to arrive by 9.30am for a 10.00am start.![]()
It is £10 for adults and £5 for children, or alternatively children are asked to raise a minimum of £5 sponsorship (sponsor forms can be provided). All participants will receive a set of reindeer antlers and a flashing red nose on the day.![]()
This event gets bigger and bigger each year and we are so grateful to you all for your incredible support.![]()
If you would like to take part then please email info@wishes4kids.co.uk for a registration form.![]()
We look forward to seeing you on the day.
A few months ago we granted the wish of a lovely young lady, Lily, who asked for a new iPad. We were able to buy her a brand new iPad Pro and gave it to her just before her 18th birthday. Lily has been through an awful lot this year but despite everything she was determined to help raise money for the 2 charities who were able to help Lily during this difficult time. With the support of her wonderful family and friends, Lily organised a Charity walk where they would each cover the distance of a full marathon (26.2 miles). This took place on the 18th of August and Lily has so far managed to raise an unbelievable £4832. ![]()
Everyone at Wishes 4 Kids think the world of Lily and admire the courage and strength that she has shown. Thank you for being amazing and for thinking of others despite everything that you are going through yourself❤️![]()
Lily is happy for us to share her GoFundMe page and also her Facebook page where you can see photos and videos of everyone who has supported Lily's Charity Challenge.![]()
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This week we had the pleasure of meeting this incredible little boy and his wonderful family. The little boy's wish was for a VR Headset and we surprised him with a brand new Meta Quest 3 VR Headset along with a brand new charging dock. Words cannot describe how happy he was and it was heartwarming to see how much it meant to him. We thoroughly enjoyed every second we spent with him and his amazing family and also receiving the best hugs ever!❤️
ROME 2 HOME - FINAL UPDATE![]()
For those of you who have been following Richard and Angela Bebbington you will know that they have done it - they have successfully completed their mammoth 1500 mile cycle challenge from Rome to Home!! Their journey started in Rome on August 22nd and finished on the 14th September at Zamani's restaurant in Ashby, where they were welcomed home by their friends, family and supporters. Their entire trip was self-funded ensuring every single penny donated came to our Charity.![]()
Everyone at Wishes 4 Kids would like to congratulate Richard and Angela for their incredible achievement and thank them both for everything they have done for our Charity. Words cannot describe how immensely proud we are of them and how much they both mean to our Charity. YOU ARE AMAZING - THANK YOU❤️❤️
On Wednesday 18th September Josh Smalley from the Great British Bake Off 2023 will be at St Mary Magdalen Church in Knighton to talk to everybody about his journey through the Bake Off and what he is doing now. He will also have photos with anyone who would like one.![]()
Tickets for the event are only £8 (18 and under are free) which includes a free glass of wine/soft drink and a cake.![]()
All proceeds from the evening will be split equally between Wishes 4 Kids and St Mary's Community Garden.![]()
If you would like to attend then please click the link below or scan the QR code![]()
www.tickettailor.com/events/stmarymagdalenchurchknighton/1301750
CHARITY CURRY NIGHT![]()
Gary Lowe has booked a Charity Curry Night at the Cuisine of India in Wigston for Monday 23rd September, starting at 7pm. ![]()
It is £20 per person (under 10's are half price) which gives you an all you can eat buffet including dessert!!! There will also be a raffle full of excellent prizes and we will play a few games.![]()
This is a hugely popular evening which will sell out soon so ![]()
if you would like to attend then please call Gary on 0116 2543491 or email gary@wishes4kids.co.uk asap to secure your place.![]()
Thank you
Last weekend we had the pleasure of granting this amazing little boy's wish to go to Legoland. His family had only asked for a day trip and so were shocked when we sent them for a 3 day, 2 night stay to the Legoland Resort Hotel in Windsor. They stayed in a Premium Pirate themed room and enjoyed everything that the park had to offer. The little boy said it was the best holiday ever and wants to live there!! He has suffered a great deal over the last 12 months and his wish gave them all 'joy and light in what has been a dark and bleak tunnel.'![]()
The family had the most amazing weekend and will cherish the memories that they made together❤️
Wishes 4 Kids would like to thank everybody involved in our annual Charity Golf Day which took place at Kilworth Springs Golf Club last Friday. The day was a huge success with 24 teams taking part. Thank you to everyone who sponsored a hole, especially our friends at Associated Stairlifts who once again very kindly sponsored all 18 holes. Thank you to the staff at Kilworth Springs for looking after us all and for the wonderful food before and after the golf. Thank you to Trudie Seers for her help with everything including lots of amazing raffle prizes and to all of our volunteers for their hard work throughout the day, ensuring that everything ran smoothly. A special thank you to Lee McManus and Shane Whitfield from Kong Events for their incredible help and support. We are extremely grateful to you all and look forward to seeing you all again in 2025.
This little boy loves Leicester City and his wish was to be a Leicester City mascot. Last Saturday his wish came true and he was the matchday mascot for Leicester City vs Aston Villa. He met all of the players before the game who very kindly signed his football and had photos with him and then he enjoyed a kick about with Filbert Fox on the pitch while the players were warming up. The best part was yet to come when he lead the team out in front of over 32,000 fans, walking alongside side his favourite player.....Jamie Vardy. ![]()
After his mascot duties were over he was able to sit with his family and watch the match which, despite the result, he loved.![]()
We would like to thank everyone at Leicester City FC for helping us to grant the little boy's wish, creating special memories that he will never forget.
Last week we granted a very special wish for a very special little girl. Her wish was to watch Frozen the Musical as she loves everything about Frozen, especially Elsa and Anna. We took her and her lovely family for an overnight stay in London where, after a trip to Covent Garden and watching the incredible street performers, we headed to the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. We sat together and enjoyed the magnificent performance of Frozen and straight after the show the real magic happened.....we had arranged a private meet and greet with Elsa and Anna and the family had no idea!!!! The little girl could not believe what was happening and it was wonderful to see how happy and excited she was.![]()
After all of the excitement of the show, we enjoyed a meal together at the Hard Rock Cafe in Piccadilly Circus before settling in to the Strand Palace Hotel. The next morning we visited the Disney Store and M&M World before heading home. The family had 'an amazing and memorable experience that will stay with them forever.'![]()
We would like to say a huge thank you to Disney for helping us to arrange the meet and greet and to Elsa and Anna who were amazing. Words cannot describe how much your kindness meant to us all and we cannot thank you all enough for making the little girl's dream come true❤️
ROME 2 HOME UPDATE![]()
A few weeks ago we told you that Richard and Angela Bebbington were taking part in a self-organised "Rome2Home" cycling challenge where they would cycle from Rome through Italy, France and England, all the way back to Leicestershire. ![]()
They are on day 6 of their challenge and have done amazingly well so far. Despite the blistering heat and unforgiving roads, they have managed to complete over 300 miles and are well on track to complete their epic journey. Everyone at Wishes 4 Kids are so proud of them both and wish them the very best of luck. You can follow their progress on their dedicated Rome2Home Facebook page at www.facebook.com/people/Rome2Home/61560190710056/![]()
and if you would like to sponsor them for this incredible challenge then you can do so at www.justgiving.com/page/wishes4kids2024
This morning we met this lovely little boy. He knew that we were coming to see him but had no idea that we were about to grant his wish for a new PS5. We surprised him with a brand new PS5, extra controller, dual sense charging station and 3 of his favourite games all in time for his 8th birthday tomorrow. He was so happy and excited and it was joy to see how much it all meant to him.
Our annual Charity Golf Day is just a few weeks away, taking place at Kilworth Springs Golf Club on Friday 6th September. ![]()
Arrival is from 10:30am, with a shotgun start at 12:00pm.![]()
It is £60 per person, teams of 4, which includes:![]()
* Bacon roll + tea/coffee on arrival![]()
* 18 holes of golf ![]()
* BBQ supper in the evening which will include a burger, sausage, chicken, new potatoes, salad and coleslaw (veggie option also available).![]()
If anyone would like to take part then please contact us asap as we are nearly full!! We will have a tombola and an auction (any prizes would be hugely appreciated) and trophy presentation.![]()
We are also asking businesses if they would like to sponsor a hole(s)? If so then hole sponsorship is only £50 and you will have your business details (logo) displayed beside each tee.![]()
If you are interested in supporting this event then please contact us on 0116 2543491 or email info@wishes4kids.co.uk ![]()
Thank you.
Last weekend we had the joy of sending this wonderful little boy and his incredible family to Disneyland Paris. Both boys were so excited when we picked them up and drove them to Luton airport. The family were looked after all morning and on arrival in Paris were driven to the Newport Bay Hotel where their voluntEARS were waiting for them. The little boy received a welcome pack which included a very special lanyard which meant that he was treated like a VIP the entire time he was there. They were all taken to the front of every single queue which included all of the rides, the attractions and to meet the Disney characters. The little boy's favourite Disney character was Spiderman and we had arranged for him to have a very special one-on-one meeting with Spiderman in the Walt Disney Studios which he loved the most. On their second day the family enjoyed a character breakfast with Tigger, Eeyore, Pinocchio and many others. After 3 magical, memorable days we collected the family from Luton airport and smiled all the way home when listening to how happy they all were and how much their experience meant to them.
We would like to thank everyone who took part in our Tandem Parachute event on Saturday. Despite a few nervous looking faces, everyone completed their jump and enjoyed their experience. We cannot thank you all enough for raising such an incredible amount of money for our Charity which will enable us to grant many more children's wishes.![]()
We will shortly booking a new date for 2025 and look forward to you all joining us once again.