A Fairytale Wedding Dress Ball and Auction is being held to raise money for the charities that have helped six-year-old Phoebe Moon from Yarnfield since she was diagnosed with leukaemia.
The spectacular event – on Saturday 16th April 2016 at Keele Hall – will mark the end of a gruelling two-and-a-half years of chemotherapy for Phoebe.
Money will be raised for Molly Olly’s Wishes, the Donna Louise Children’s Hospice, When You Wish Upon A Star and Calum’s Cabin – all of which have provided invaluable support to Phoebe and her family. There is more information about each charity – and just how much they have helped – at the bottom of this article.
Phoebe’s mum Karen Moon said: “Phoebe Elizabeth Moon was born on 24th October 2008. So tiny but perfect, weighing 4lb 12oz. We found out at her eight-week check that her eyes were poorly. After various tests and scans it was confirmed Phoebe had congenital toxoplasmosis causing her scarring behind both retinas and nystagmus. On the 2nd June 2011 Phoebe was registered blind. She manages amazingly well with the little vision she has.
“Just after her fifth birthday she couldn’t shift a chest infection and appeared quite yellow. After various blood tests and eventually a bone marrow aspirate we were given the devastating news on 13th November 2013 that our little princess had ALL Leukaemia. Nothing can prepare you for hearing those words. We began our journey and fight against cancer.
We have had ups and downs, tears and laughter. We have met some wonderful families that are now part of our oncology family. We have been given some amazing help and support from some fantastic charities that have brightened the darker days and brought Phoebe’s beautiful smile back. For this we are forever thankful that these charities exist and can help families like ours.
“Phoebe finishes her treatment on 31st March next year after two-and-a-half years of chemo. We wanted to give something back to the charities that have touched our hearts. Phoebe loves to dance and always talks about her wedding day! So a charity wedding dress ball is so appropriate and special for my princess!”
As part of the fundraising, local companies can sponsor a table at the ball and are also urged to donate raffle or auction prizes. The sponsorship costs £100 and for this your logo will be displayed on promotional material, including the menus and auction paddles.
Email phoebesfairytaleball@hotmail.com to support and help make Phoebe’s Fairytale Wedding Dress Ball a huge success. Tickets are available now for next April’s event – use the same email address to get yours today
More information about the charities that will be supported:
Molly Olly’s Wishes
Molly gained her angel wings far too early. Another beautiful child taken by cancer. Her legacy lives on through her mum’s tireless fundraising for this amazing charity. Giving children a gift of their choice, something to help them through their gruelling chemo. Phoebe could choose anything she wished for up to a value of £500 – and she wished for a puppy! Molly Olly’s Wishes made her dream come true. The family has had their Cavapoo, Molly, for nearly a year – and Phoebe loves her to bits
The Donna Louise Hospice
Our local hospice is Phoebe’s favourite place to visit and play for the day. Phoebe and her mum spend some quality time together, playing and crafting, singing and dancing. They simply love it there.
When You Wish Upon a Star
Another fabulous charity that grants wishes to seriously ill children. They also charter four planes every December to take poorly kids to Lapland for the day for a magical trip of a lifetime playing in the snow and meeting Santa. Phoebe and her sister, Kiki, had the most amazing day full of fun and laughter!
Calum’s Cabin
Calum was 12 when he lost his battle with cancer. It was his wish to have a holiday home for cancer families to escape to, away from hospitals and everyday worries that come when your child has cancer. His fabulous mum made this happen. There are two houses on the Isle of Bute. Phoebe and her family were lucky enough to stay in Calum’s Cabin Cottage and had the most perfect and peaceful week, making memories that will last a lifetime.
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