Wolverhampton mum to lead Sahara Desert trek for Acorns Children's Hospice
The group aims to raise up to £20,000 to support the work of the West Midlands charity
A mother from Wolverhampton is set to undertake a remarkable challenge to raise funds for a children's hospice in the Black Country by trekking across the Sahara Desert.
41-year-old Aimee Guy will lead a 50-kilometre trek across the desert, joined by eight of her closest friends to raise funds for the Acorns Children's Hospice.
"I think every day is a challenge anyway, when you have a child with complex needs, I'm quite headstrong and just kind of take each day at a time and I'm kind of looking forward at the Sahara in the same way," said Aimee.
The group aims to raise up to £20,000 for the hospice, which has been providing vital care for Aimee's four-year-old daughter Olivia, who has profound learning disabilities. Already, the group has managed to raise £6,000 towards the hospice.
"There's no other service available for children with either terminal conditions or life limiting conditions, without Acorns Hospice, there is nothing else. For us, with Olivia's needs, there is nobody else that can look after her. They offer support to families and to siblings as well, all which is funded through charity fundraising."
Aimee hopes to inspire others to contribute to raising funds for local hospices, so that children in need are able to receive care, support and respite.
Acorns Children’s Hospice provides specialist palliative care for babies, children and young people with life limiting and life threatening conditions, and support for their families.
In the past year, the charity has cared for more than 780 children across the West Midlands, and supported over 1,000 families, including those who are bereaved.
Acorns needs around £35,000 each day to provide its children’s hospice care, with two thirds of that amount coming from generous donations and fundraising by the local community.