As many of you are aware, Gary Lowe is part of a team of 5 people who will be climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in September for Wishes 4 Kids. Our team originally started as a team of 6 but sadly, earlier this year, our very good friend Adam Peake passed away. Adam was a true gentleman and one of the nicest people you could ever wish to meet.![]()
On Monday 23rd June, Adam's dear friend Hemant Chhiber has organised a Charity Curry Night in Adam's memory. This will take place at the Cuisine of India in Wigston from 7pm. It is £25 per person (under 10's are half price) with all proceeds being split between Adam's favourite charities, Wishes 4 Kids and Marie Curie. If you would like to join us on this very special evening, whilst enjoying a 3 course all you can eat buffet, as well as a raffle and a few games, then please contact Hemant on 07875208536❤️
Last weekend Wishes 4 Kids granted this amazing little boy's wish who's dream was to go to Disneyland Paris. We picked him and his family up from their home at 2am and drove them to Luton airport where they were looked after by the wonderful chaplaincy teams at both Luton and Charles de Gaulle. They were then met at the Newport Bay Hotel by Disney VoluntEARS who helped them with everything they needed. They were treated like VIP's everywhere they went and did not queue for anything at all, being escorted to the very front of every ride and attraction that they wanted to see. They were allowed extra time with all of the Disney characters who each signed their autograph book and they also had professional photos taken with each character which were downloaded to the family at no extra charge! All of their meals were paid for and on their second day they all enjoyed a character breakfast together. The family had the most amazing time and made memories that will last forever. ![]()
THANK YOU to everyone who chooses to support our Charity helping us to make children's dreams come true
Yesterday we had the pleasure of meeting this lovely little girl and granting her wish for a new laptop. She was so sweet and was not expecting the laptop to be brand new nor was she expecting all of the accessories that we bought for her which included a headset, mouse and laptop bag. She was so happy and it was amazing to see how much everything meant to her❤️
Wishes 4 Kids recently granted this lovely little girl's wish by sending her and her family for an overnight stay at West Midlands Safari Park. We arranged for her to stay in a 2-storey Giraffe Safari Lodge where, from her balcony, she was able to watch the Giraffes walking around and eating and she also got the opportunity to feed them herself! The family received VIP treatment during their stay which included full access to everywhere in the park, all of the different shows and the Safari drive-through on both days. She did not stop smiling the whole time she was there and loved every minute of her experience.❤️
WISHES 4 KIDS CHARITY GOLF DAY - TREAT YOUR DAD TO AN EARLY FATHER'S DAY PRESENT!!!!!![]()
Our annual Charity Golf Day will take place at Kilworth Springs Golf Club THIS Friday (13th June) ![]()
There are still places available and it doesn't matter if you can't get a team of 4 as we can pair you up with other players!!!![]()
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Arrival is from 10:30am, with a shotgun start at 12:00.![]()
It is £65 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).![]()
There will be several individual challenges such as Nearest the Pin, Longest Drive and also Beat the Pro.![]()
As well as all of this there will be a tombola, an auction (any prizes would be hugely appreciated) and a trophy presentation.![]()
If you are interested in taking part then please contact us asap on 0116 2543491 or email info@wishes4kids.co.uk to secure your place.
Yesterday 24 very brave souls took part in our Tandem Parachute event at Hinton Skydiving Centre. Despite a few nervous looking faces, everybody completed their jump from an incredible 13,000ft. It was a brilliant day and we honestly cannot thank each of you enough for supporting our Charity and for being AMAZING!!! We would also like to say a huge thank you to Paul McKenna for the fantastic photos.![]()
We still have places available for our next jump on Sunday 31st August, so if you would like to take part in that then call us on 0116 2543491 to book your place.
WISHES 4 KIDS ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF DAY ![]()
Our annual Charity Golf Day will take place at Kilworth Springs Golf Club on Friday 13th June 2025. ![]()
It is not too late if you would still like to enter a team?![]()
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Arrival from 10:30am, with a shotgun start at 12:00.![]()
It is £65 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).![]()
There will be several individual challenges such as Nearest the Pin, Longest Drive and also Beat the Pro.![]()
As well as all of this there will be a tombola, an auction (any prizes would be hugely appreciated) and a 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 either on a tee or beside a green.![]()
If you are interested in taking part or sponsoring a hole then please contact us on 0116 2543491 or email info@wishes4kids.co.uk at your earliest convenience to secure your place.
Our friends at Leicester DeMontfort Rotary have once again very kindly offered our wish families a Fun Day out at Wicksteed Park in Kettering. This will take place on Wednesday 11th June and our families will be able to enjoy the whole park, all of the different attractions and also a free picnic lunch. If you would like to attend then please call our Charity office on 0116 2543491 to book your place.
Following on from our post last week (please see below), we have a few tickets remaining for the 4:45pm Circus performance.![]()
If you would like to attend then please call us asap to secure your place.![]()
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Wishes 4 Kids have very kindly been donated free tickets from our friends at Circus Starr for our 'wish' children and their families to enjoy. Their spectacular Circus performance will take place on Thursday 29th May 2025 at Judgemeadow Community College in Evington. There will be 2 performances on the day which start at 4:45pm and 7:00pm.![]()
Tickets are limited so if you would like to attend then please call our Charity office on 0116 2543491. (We cannot accept emails, texts or Facebook messages). Tickets will be allocated on a first come first served basis so do not miss out.
This lovely young lady is fanatical about supercars and her wish was to go to a Supercar Festival. Last weekend we were able to grant her wish and sent her and her family to Supercar Fest the Runway in Northamptonshire. There she was able to watch all of the different displays and parades and get close to all of her favourite cars. As you can see, she had the most amazing day and was in 'Supercar heaven'.
Gary Lowe is organising a Charity Quiz Night which will take place on Friday 30th May at the Leicester Lions Rugby Club in Blaby. Tickets are £15 per person which gives you the quiz plus a hot meal - either fish cake & chips, jumbo sausage & chips or vegetarian sausage & chips (all with the option of curry sauce)![]()
Arrival is from 7pm for a 7:30pm start.![]()
Table sizes of 10 and we are saying no more than 5/6 people per team to keep it fair.![]()
There will be a raffle full of excellent prizes and we will also play a few games.![]()
If you would like to attend then please contact Gary on 07725737514 or email gary@wishes4kids.co.uk![]()
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On September 2nd 2025 Gary and friends will fly out to Africa to attempt to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. Gary has set himself a fundraising target of £10,000 and this quiz night will help towards that target. If you are unable to attend but would like to sponsor Gary then please visit his justgiving page at www.justgiving.com/page/garylowe-kili
EXTREME ABSEIL!!!! SATURDAY 5TH JULY 2025![]()
Last year we hosted our first ever Extreme Abseil event at the National Lift Tower in Northampton. This is the LARGEST abseil tower in the world at 418ft. The event proved so popular with everyone that we are doing it again this year. ![]()
We have 12 places available for our next event on Saturday 5th July. Children as young as 12 years old can take part so why not make this a family event (unless the adults are too scared)??![]()
The maximum weight limit is 21.5 stone (310lbs)![]()
We ask each participant to raise a minimum of £250 and we require a £20 deposit to secure your place.![]()
The question is......Are you brave enough?![]()
If so then please book your place today by emailing info@wishes4kids.co.uk or calling us on 0116 2543491.![]()
These places will go very quickly so do not miss out.
Wishes 4 Kids have very kindly been donated free tickets from our friends at Circus Starr for our 'wish' children and their families to enjoy. Their spectacular Circus performance will take place on Thursday 29th May 2025 at Judgemeadow Community College in Evington. There will be 2 performances on the day which start at 4:45pm and 7:00pm.![]()
Tickets are limited so if you would like to attend then please call our Charity office on 0116 2543491. (We cannot accept emails, texts or Facebook messages). Tickets will be allocated on a first come first served basis so do not miss out.
Gary's Charity Curry Night is taking place tonight at the Cuisine of India in Wigston. Due to a late cancellation we have 5/6 places available if anyone would like a night off cooking and to come along? It starts at 7pm and it is £20 per person (under 10's are half price) which gives you an all you can eat 3-course buffet. There will also be a raffle full of excellent prizes and we will play a few games.![]()
If you would like to attend then please call Gary asap on 0116 2543491 or email gary@wishes4kids.co.uk to secure your place.![]()
Thank you
This week we granted this amazing little boy's wish. He loves animals and asked for an overnight stay at West Midlands Safari Park. We booked for him and his family to stay in a luxurious 2-storey Giraffe Lodge where they were able to sit on their balcony and watch the giraffes wake up, have their breakfast and roam around right in front of them. The family received full access to everything in the park and were able to enjoy all of the different rides, attractions and shows. Their Drive-through safari was amazing as they were able to go in early and got very close to all of the different animals.![]()
The family had the most amazing time and made memories that they will cherish forever, describing it as 'an incredible experience from start to finish'.
WISHES 4 KIDS ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF DAY![]()
Our annual Charity Golf Day will take place at Kilworth Springs Golf Club on Friday 13th June 2025. ![]()
Arrival from 10:30am, with a shotgun start at 12:00.![]()
It is £65 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).![]()
There will be several individual challenges such as Nearest the Pin, Longest Drive and also Beat the Pro.![]()
As well as all of this there will be a tombola, an auction (any prizes would be hugely appreciated) and a 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 either on a tee or beside a green.![]()
If you are interested in taking part or sponsoring a hole then please contact us on 0116 2543491 or email info@wishes4kids.co.uk at your earliest convenience to secure your place.
We recently had the great pleasure of meeting this lovely little boy and granting his wish for a new iPad. We bought him a brand new iPad Air 11 generation with plenty of storage so that he download all of his favourite games. He was so happy when we met him at his house and it was wonderful to see how much it meant to him.
GREAT NORTH RUN 2025![]()
Wishes 4 Kids have 5 places available for this year's Great North Run (GNR), taking place on Sunday 7th September. The ballot for this event closed back in January and all successful places, via the GNR, have already been allocated.![]()
We will not charge you a registration fee but will ask you to commit to a minimum fundraising target of £400.![]()
If you would like to take part in 'the world's biggest and best half marathon' and raise money for our Charity then please contact us on 0116 2543491 or email info@wishes4kids.co.uk![]()
Demand for this event is very high and our places will sell out very quickly so please contact us as soon as you can to avoid any disappointment.
MANCHESTER MARATHON - SUNDAY 19TH APRIL 2026![]()
Were you inspired watching the London Marathon last weekend? Is a marathon on your bucket list? There is only a 4% chance of being successful in the London Marathon ballot so why not run the Manchester Marathon instead? It is the 2nd largest marathon in the UK and also the flattest. This event will sell out so if you would like to take part and help raise vital funds for our Charity then we strongly recommend securing you place ASAP.![]()
The registration fee is £31.20 (including booking fee) and our minimum fundraising target is only £450.![]()
To register, simply click the link below and enter your details and we will be in touch with you to help with anything else that you need. If you would like to talk to us about the event then please contact us on 0116 2543491.![]()
runforcharity.com/wishes-4-kids/manchester-marathon/1746011165294.1557
This amazing young lady loves animals and her wish was for an overnight stay in a lodge at West Midlands Safari Park. We were able to grant her wish by booking her and her family an overnight stay in a 2-storey, accessible Elephant Lodge. The family received gold wristbands which meant they had full access to everything which included the Safari Drive-through, admission to the park and all of the different rides and attractions. The best part was the breathtaking views of the elephants from their accommodation. To sit and watch them roaming their habitats was truly magical and the young lady loved every minute of it❤️
We recently had the great pleasure of granting this little boy's wish to go to Centre Parcs. We sent him and his family for a 4 day, 3 night, stay in an executive woodland lodge at Sherwood Forest where they were able to enjoy a relaxing break as well as taking part in the many activities that the park had to offer. This included mini jet skis, kayaking and unlimited access to the Subtropical Swimming Paradise. The family really did make the most of their stay and the little boy was very happy.
Yesterday this very special little girl's dream came true - to be a reptile keeper at a zoo. We arranged for her and her parents to visit Crocodiles of the World in Oxfordshire where their amazing staff welcomed the family and gave the little girl a reptile keeper experience that she will never forget. She started by feeding a binturong before going inside the meerkat enclosure where the meerkats kept jumping on her lap to eat the mealworms. She then sat with the giant Galapagos tortoises and fed them lots of salad. The highlight for the little girl was when she held a baby crocodile. She was so happy and her little face lit up every time she met a different reptile. ![]()
We would like to say a huge thank you to the amazing staff at Crocodiles of the World for their love and kindness that they showed to the little girl. The smile on her face says it all❤️
Tuesday 17th June 2025![]()
3:30pm – 6:00pm at:![]()
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360 Play Leicester![]()
Meridian Leisure Park![]()
Lubbesthorpe Way![]()
Leicester![]()
LE19 1JZ![]()
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Wishes 4 Kids, in conjunction with 360 Play Leicester, would like to invite our ‘wish children’ together with their parents/guardians and siblings, to enjoy all of their different activities and attractions. Demand for this event is going to be very high and we will therefore allocate places on a first come, first served basis.![]()
If you would like to join us then please call our Charity office on 0116 2543491, informing us of the full names and ages of those who would like to attend.
We would like to say a huge thank you and congratulations to our 7 purple participants who took part in the London Marathon yesterday. You all did amazingly well, despite the very hot conditions and have currently raised just over £20,000 between you which is just incredible. We honestly cannot thank you all enough for your hard work and commitment over the last few months and for everything you have done for our Charity. You are all superheroes❤️![]()
We would also like to say a very big thank you to Lisa and Meg who ran the Manchester Marathon yesterday. They also chose to fundraise for our Charity and have raised an amazing £1060. ![]()
Your support means the world to our Charity and the children whose wishes you will help to grant. THANK YOU