ABBIE’S STORY

Abbie’s smile, sparkle and infectious enthusiasm lit up the room and that’s exactly how Abbie wants people to remember and celebrate her life. Abbie (15) passed away on Christmas Day, 2017, after living with Sarcoma a rare form of Cancer, for four years and four months. Christmas was Abbie’s favourite day, she loved it, we believe that Abbie held on and chose the sparkliest day of the year to go. It was the sense of humour and laugh-out-loud mentality, which set Abbie apart and meant she lived every moment to the full. Abbie was a vivacious and talented cheerleader who was hailed by medics as “incredible and a truly inspirational young women”. One of Abbie’s wishes is to raise money for “Hospitals and stuff” under the charity name Abbie’s Sparkle Foundation.

WHAT WE DO

We support the physical and mental health of Children with Cancer, by providing Gifts, Treats and family Hollidays at Abbie’s Sparkle Lodge. We do this with the purpose of ….

• Putting a smile on the face of a child undergoing challenges due to cancer.
• Giving them even a small moment to feel happier.
• Them knowing that someone is thinking of them and understanding that times are hard.
• Giving a child a treat that perhaps the family, due to circumstances, can no longer afford.
• Helping support children who are a way from home having treatment.
• Helping families make special memories together.

We also wish to spread ​awareness​ of Sarcoma and Childhood Cancer.

OUR IMPACT

• Is far-reaching and long lasting.
• Brings happiness to children which in-turn supports families.
• Can keep families together during treatment.
• Supports children to continue with school work.
• Supports recovery and helps with building strength post-treatment.
• Provides distraction and fun during isolation.
• Helps children keep in-touch with their peers.
• Can give a child some normality during challenging times.
• Brings Abbie’s Sparkle into people’s lives, inspiring and motivating them.
• Raises awareness and could help with an early diagnosis, potentially saving lives.

CONFIDENTIALITY

In order to respect families’ privacy and confidentiality, we don’t publicise stories or photos unless this is something the family wish us to do. Based on how Abbie conducted her life and how much she valued her privacy, we know this would be very important to her.

We share all our Sparkle giving on Abbie’s Sparkle Foundation social media and are as transparent as possible within the boundaries of this ethos. Our aim is to support families with minimal stress to them and with total respect for their circumstances.