Evie, age 7, from Scunthorpe, has a brain tumour, hydrocephalus, epilepsy and body weakness with uncoordinated walking - meaning she has to use a wheelchair, encounters memory problems and experiences changes in her personality.

“Going to Calvert Lakes would give Evie the opportunity to have a small part of her childhood back”, says mum Clare. “Evie’s lost a huge amount of confidence while spending so much time in hospital and away from her friends, and I believe going to Calvert Lakes with Sunflowers would give her the opportunity to build her confidence back up. Evie will never be able to go on a bouncy castle or a trampoline due to having a shunt fitted on her brain helping to keep her alive, she misses these so much and being able to have adventures in Calvert while being safe would mean the world to her, and to us as a family."

Reggie, age 8, from Grimsby, has hypoplastic left heart syndrome, a significant brain injury, and is visually impaired. When heart surgery caused multiple strokes, Reggie continues to rebuild his fitness, confidence and vision.

Says Michelle, Reggie’s mum, “I think going to Calvert Lakes with Sunflowers could prove life-changing for Reggie. I think it would build Reggie's confidence and give him freedom to try anything that holds him back in everyday life! He has limited use of his left side, so he struggles with soft play, climbing, etc....this place sounds like it would be an opportunity for him to give his best without holding back like he does in "normal" activities. As a family, we would love to see him challenge himself and watch his confidence grow.”

Alfie, age 8, from Immingham, has multiple complex conditions, including hypoplastic left heart syndrome.

“Alfie would benefit massively from going on the Sunflowers Calvert Lakes trip,” says mum, Lisa. “He would be able to participate in so many activities that we wouldn't ordinarily see as accessible or possible; from the way they adjust them to make them safe and accessible, the assistance and support offered, the extra time a child needs to manage. A holiday with other families that understand would also be such a wonderful experience, it really is very special how we can all relate to each other's varying needs. This is an opportunity for a break, where for the first time, many of our families can all be included in all of the activities together, with no barriers in the way, or worries... just endless possibilities. That really is for us all, simply magical!”