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Granting wishes to people who have been diagnosed with a terminal illness across the UK aged 18-55

Purple Heart Wishes is a UK based wish granting charity that helps those diagnosed with a terminal illness aged 18-55 to experience a wish with family or friends. The charity came about after a young professional based in Manchester, Lyndsey Roughton, was diagnosed with a Brain Tumour in November 2009 and sadly lost her life aged just 29. Twitter: twitter.com/PHWishes
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29/10/2026

💜 Vicky's Wish Day 💜

Today is all about fulfilling a very special wish for Vicky, aged 49, who is living with renal cancer.

Alongside her daughter Willow and her friend Michelle, Vicky is in for an unforgettable experience as she gets to enjoy a drive in her absolute dream car — a 1967 Chevy Impala! 😍🚗

We’re incredibly grateful to the lovely Shelley for helping make this wish possible and giving Vicky the opportunity to experience something she has dreamed of. 💜

For us at Purple Heart Wishes, it’s about more than just a special day out. It’s about creating moments of excitement, bringing loved ones together and making dreams happen when they mean the most.

28/10/2026

💜 Jamie's Wish Day 💜

Today, we’re delighted to help make a very special experience happen for Jamie!

Jamie, aged 47, is living with colon cancer and is heading to the iconic Anfield Stadium with his wife, Carol, to watch Liverpool FC take on Chelsea, with full hospitality to make the occasion extra special.

The couple will also enjoy an overnight stay at The Hotel Anfield, just minutes from the ground, giving them the chance to soak up the atmosphere and make the most of their special getaway together. 🏨✨

At Purple Heart Wishes, we know how important it is to create opportunities to step away from the challenges of a life-limiting illness and enjoy unforgettable experiences with the people who mean the most.

We hope Jamie and Carol have an incredible time filled with football, laughter and memories to treasure long after the final whistle blows! 💜

23/10/2026

Wish Story: Kelly Allchin ✨💜

Kelly, aged 49, is living with ovarian cancer. We were delighted to send Kelly, her husband Darryl and their two children on a special day and overnight stay at Port Lympne Safari Park, staying in the beautiful Hog Deer Creek accommodation.

From spotting incredible wildlife and enjoying a truck safari to cosy evenings in their cabin, hot chocolate, toasting marshmallows by the log burner and taking in the stunning views, their family adventure was filled with moments to treasure. 🦓🌿

Kelly has since shared these beautiful words about their experience💗:

"We've just arrived home after an amazing night away at Port Lympne, and I wanted to send a huge thank you for making it possible.

We had a wonderful time, and it's given us memories we will treasure forever.

We had a fab day exploring, seeing all the animals and enjoying the truck safari. Then fell in love with our cabin where we snuggled up with hot chocolate to watch a film. We loved the double bunk beds and the cosy log burner. Sitting together toasting marshmallows was a special moment and the view over the watering hole was simply beautiful.
One of the children's highlights was being driven around the park in the golf buggy.

Spending quality time together as a family, making such happy memories together meant more to us than words can say.

On our way home, we stopped off at Howletts, where we loved seeing the gorillas and lemurs. It was the perfect end to round off our little adventure.

Thank you again for giving us the opportunity to have this special time together. We are so grateful for your kindness and everything you do to support families. You've given us far more than a night away. You've given us happiness, love, laughter, precious family time and memories to look back on with huge smiles.

With love
Kelly"

This is the heart of Purple Heart Wishes — making precious moments possible when they matter most. 💜

20/10/2026

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR WONDERFUL FOUNDER, SUE! 💜🎂

Today we're celebrating a very special lady; Sue Roughton Maw, the founder and driving force behind Purple Heart Wishes! 🥳✨

For those who don't know Sue's story, Purple Heart Wishes was born from something incredibly personal: the love she has for her daughter, Lyndsey. 💜

After losing Lyndsey to a brain tumour, Sue, alongside her family, turned unimaginable heartbreak into something truly extraordinary; a charity dedicated to helping adults living with terminal illness experience precious moments with the people they love.

What began as a way to honour Lyndsey's memory has grown into a community of incredible volunteers, supporters and fundraisers.

Sue pours so much of herself into making Purple Heart Wishes what it is today. Her strength, compassion and unwavering dedication are an inspiration to everyone around her.

Sue, you've taken Lyndsey's legacy and created something that brings happiness, hope and unforgettable memories to so many families.

We hope you're thoroughly spoilt and surrounded by all the love and happiness you so generously give to others. 🥂🎉

Happy Birthday, Sue!
Please join us in wishing our incredible founder the happiest of birthdays! 🎈💜

20/10/2026

💜 Kelly's Wish Day 💜

Today, we’re delighted to share a very special wish for Kelly, aged 49, who is living with ovarian cancer.

Alongside her husband Darryl and their two children, Kelly is heading off for a magical family getaway at Port Lympne Safari Park, staying overnight at the beautiful Hog Deer Creek! 🦌🌿

Surrounded by incredible wildlife and the people she loves most, this special experience will give the family precious time together, away from the everyday challenges of cancer, to relax, explore and create memories they can treasure for years to come.

At Purple Heart Wishes, we believe that making memories with loved ones is more important than ever when facing a life-limiting illness. We’re so happy to help make this family adventure possible for Kelly, Darryl and their children.

We hope you have the most wonderful time together, filled with smiles, laughter and unforgettable moments! 💜

19/10/2026

🏃‍♀️💙 GREAT SOUTH RUN 2026! 💙🏃‍♂️

A huge THANK YOU to Ashleigh, Shannon, Carl, Adam, Harry and our amazing friends from Trimline for taking on the Great South Run on Sunday and running for us! 🥹👏

We’re so grateful to every single one of you for giving up your time, putting in the miles and helping us raise vital funds for our charity. Your support really does make a difference, and we couldn’t do what we do without incredible people like you! 💙

We hope your legs have forgiven you by now! 😂🏅

Thank you for being part of our team and helping us make a difference. We’re so proud of you all! 🫶

19/10/2026

♠️✨ THE NAME'S ROYALE… CASINO ROYALE! ✨♠️

We're thrilled to officially announce the Purple Heart Wishes Casino Royale Charity Ball 2027! 🎰💜

📅 Saturday 24th April 2027
📍 Etihad Stadium, Manchester

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of glitz, glamour and giving back! Think black-tie elegance, casino-inspired entertainment, incredible company and, most importantly, a chance to make a real difference. 🥂✨

💜 INTRODUCING OUR HEADLINE SPONSOR!
We're absolutely delighted to welcome Apex Computing Services as our official Headline Sponsor for the Casino Royale Charity Ball 2027!

A huge thank you to the incredible team at Apex for coming on board and supporting our mission to grant wishes and create precious memories for adults living with terminal illnesses.
Their generosity and support will help us make this a truly special evening, and we're so excited to have them alongside us! 💜

🎟️ WANT TO JOIN US?
Tickets aren't available just yet, but you can register your interest now to be among the first to hear when they're released!

🤝 BUSINESSES, WE NEED YOU TOO!
We're also offering a range of exciting sponsorship opportunities for businesses looking to support a fantastic cause while gaining exposure at one of our biggest fundraising events of 2027.

Whether you'd like to sponsor part of the evening, support our fundraising efforts or get your business involved, we'd love to hear from you!

🔗 Register your interest or explore sponsorship opportunities here:
https://zurl.co/DRpln

✨ The stakes are high, but the cause is priceless.

19/10/2026

💜 Sam's Wish Day 💜

Today we are pleased to be making a special wish come true for Sam and her family. ✨

Sam, 32, is living with Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia. We’re delighted to be sending Sam, her three children and her parents for a two-night stay at Manor Resort in Devon. This will give the family an opportunity to enjoy a change of scenery, take a break from everyday life and simply make the most of being together, spending precious time together and creating memories they can hold close for years to come. 🌿

At Purple Heart Wishes, it means the world to us to help create these opportunities for people and their loved ones. Sometimes, the most meaningful gift is the chance to spend time together and make memories that will always be treasured. 💜

Thank you to everyone who supports Purple Heart Wishes and helps us make these special wishes possible.

18/10/2026

GOOD LUCK TO OUR INCREDIBLE RUNNERS! 💜🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Today, an amazing group of supporters will be taking on the AJ Bell Great South Run in Portsmouth, all to help Purple Heart Wishes create precious memories for adults diagnosed with a terminal illness 💜

A HUGE good luck to Shannon, Ashleigh, Carl, Harry, Adam, David and the fantastic team from Trimline! 👏

Taking on 10 miles is no small challenge, and we're so grateful that you've chosen to go the distance for Purple Heart Wishes.

Every mile you run, every pound you raise and every bit of awareness you spread helps us continue granting wishes and creating unforgettable moments for people and their loved ones. 💜

We'll be cheering you on every step of the way! Go smash it! 🎉🏃‍♀️

Please join us in wishing our wonderful runners the very best of luck in the comments! 👇💜

17/10/2026

Wish Story: Charlotte Pearce ✨💜

Charlotte Pearce was living with Motor Neurone Disease, and as her condition progressed, the original wish planned for her was no longer possible. But thanks to the compassion and understanding of everyone involved, a beautiful alternative was found — one that would become an everlasting treasure for her family.

Together with Impressive Memories, Purple Heart Wishes helped arrange for some jewellery to be created using Charlotte’s fingerprints. Each piece is a deeply personal keepsake, allowing her family to carry a little part of Charlotte with them always. 💜

Charlotte’s daughter, Sarah, has shared these heartfelt words about their experience:

“We will be forever grateful to Purple Hearts Wishes and Impressive Memories for giving us something so incredibly special during one of the hardest times in our lives.

My mum was living with MND and, as her condition progressed, she became too unwell to do the original wish we had planned. The team were so kind, patient and understanding, and never made us feel rushed or pressured.

When our original wish was no longer possible, they worked with us to find a beautiful alternative. We were able to have four pieces of jewellery made using Mum’s fingerprints, taken before she passed away.

These pieces mean more to us than I could ever put into words. Having a part of Mum with us to carry forever is something we will treasure for the rest of our lives.

Thank you to everyone involved for your kindness, compassion and for giving our family something so beautiful to hold onto. We will be forever grateful -Sarah ❤️

Thank you to Sarah for sharing her family’s story, and to Impressive Memories for helping create such precious keepsakes.

At Purple Heart Wishes, we feel privileged to help create moments of love, comfort and lasting memories for families facing the most difficult of times. 💜

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http://www.purpleheartwishes.org/

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