Chester dad Max Walker has organised a once in a lifetime dream trip to No. 10 Downing St on Friday, August 21 for children supported by hospices and charities across the country.
Max is a volunteer fundraiser and north west representative for The Sporting Bears Motor Club.
Described as a car club with a heart, all their members have pledged to help children’s charities by taking part in a number of motorsport activities. The Sporting Bears have a long history of supporting children’s charities and are still celebrating after raising £57k for BBC Children in Need at CarFest North.
Bentley UK is supplying each family with a car for the day, which will be chauffeur driven by a team of Sporting Bears volunteers and the fleet of cars will be escorted through London by the Special Escort Group.
This elite Met Police armed motorcycle team are more used to escorting royals and visiting heads of state but have agreed to help make the journey through London especially memorable as they pass famous London landmarks including Trafalgar Square and Buckingham Palace before arriving at Number 10 Downing Street where the children and families will be treated to a special tour around the Prime Minister’s house.
This year’s event follows previous trips to the capital where children and families have been guests of honour at Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament.
Max comments, “Most people take a special day out for granted, but some of the families we support have never had the chance to visit London before and even a family trip can take a huge effort due to the additional needs involved.”
“It really is our privilege to provide a luxury tour of the capital, and treat these children and parents to an experience they can treasure for ever.”
“All of the children we support are facing issues that many adults would find difficult; some are suffering life-limiting illnesses or have overcome immense personal challenges. Our volunteers are delighted to help build some happy memories for them.”
The children and their families will be treated to a reception at Hilton London Metropole, after enjoying a complimentary stay with the chosen hotel partners.
Some families have kindly agreed to meet with press and talk about their special stories.
List of charities who are sending children and families:
- RAFBF (Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund)
- Clic Sargent
- Royal Navy & Royal Marines Children’s Fund
- The Childrens Trust
- Borders Children’s Charity (Cash for Kids) x 2places all the way from Scotland
- Acorns Children’s Hospice
- Megans Flutterby Fund
- Dreams Come True
- Derian House Children’s Hospice
