Wish for Winnie

23/06/2026

Only 4 days to go until Katherine Velasco-Eliel Natalie Makepeace Becki Brears and I Emma D'Arcy take part in our half marathon trek, pier to pier along the Essex coast of Clacton. Yes we apparently chose the hottest week of the year and have needed to make some tweaks to ensure we complete it. We will now be doing a sunrise walk pier to pier (and back). Please do cheer us on and help us hit our walking target over £4k. Every pound donated gets us one step closer to building Winnie a wet room and new bedroom.

https://www.justgiving.com/page/walk4winnie

11/06/2026

🏆🌎⚽️ Football World Cup 2026 Sweepstake 🏆🌎⚽️

Let the games begin! For those that didn’t get to watch the video (or understand it🤣) here are your teams! chosen by Wish for Winnie.

Winner takes home £75… good luck!

1. Becky Manby ⚽️ Garnia
2. Chris Manby ⚽️ Egypt 🇪🇬
3. Jackie Young ⚽️ Uzbekistan 🇺🇿
4. Lauren Lambert ⚽️ Haiti 🇭🇹
5. Jackie Lambert ⚽️ New Zealand 🇳🇿
6. Sarah Manders ⚽️ Czech Republic🇨🇿
7. Ollie Manders ⚽️ Tunisia 🇹🇳
8. Tony downes ⚽️ Democratic Republic of Conga
9. Tony Downes ⚽️ Columbia
10. Michelle Nash ⚽️ Jordan 🇯🇴
11. Michelle N ⚽️ Curacao 🇨🇼
12. Laura Cumbers ⚽️ Uruguay 🇺🇾
13. Ria Harrison ⚽️ Bosnia and Herzegivnia
14. Auntie Carol ⚽️ Cape Verde 🇨🇻
15. Auntie Carol ⚽️ Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
16. Nanny D⚽️ Paraguay 🇵🇾
17. Grandad ⚽️ Ivory Coast 🇨🇮
18. Charlotte Ritter ⚽️ Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦
19. Charlotte Ritter ⚽️ Brazil 🇧🇷
20. Kellie Miller ⚽️ Morocco 🇲🇦
21. Richard Mills ⚽️ Panama 🇵🇦
22. Heather Mills ⚽️ France 🇫🇷
23. Carly Gobel ⚽️ Netherlands 🇳🇱
24. Carly Gobel ⚽️ Portugal 🇵🇹
25. Uncle Paul ⚽️ Croatia 🇭🇷
26. Auntie Katie ⚽️ South Korea 🇰🇷
27. Nanny Mal Mal ⚽️ Senegal 🇸🇳
28. Pop pop ⚽️ Australia 🇦🇺
29. Uncle Mark ⚽️ Iran 🇮🇷
30. Auntie Emily ⚽️ Norway 🇳🇴
31. Pat Young ⚽️ Iraq 🇮🇶
32. Auntie Sammi ⚽️ Canada 🇨🇦
33. Mal Harrison ⚽️ Argentina 🇦🇷
34. Nick Saltwell ⚽️ Belgium 🇧🇪
35. Nick Saltwell ⚽️ Spain 🇪🇸
36. Marc Ward ⚽️ Algeria 🇩🇿
37. Marc Ward ⚽️ Germany 🇩🇪
38. Sophie Saunders ⚽️ Japan 🇯🇵
39. Ria Mills ⚽️ USA 🇺🇸
40. Ollie Saunders ⚽️ turkey 🇹🇷
41. Florence Saunders ⚽️ Ecuador 🇪🇨
42. Ruthie ⚽️ England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
43. Ruthie Emily ⚽️ South Africa 🇿🇦
44. Ruthie Lucas ⚽️ Sweden 🇸🇪
45. Ruthie Darren ⚽️ Quatar
46. Ruthie James ⚽️ Austria 🇦🇹
47. Meggie Draper ⚽️ Mexico 🇲🇽
48. Lauren Strong ⚽️ Switzerland 🇨🇭

01/06/2026

For all those who are taking part in the Football World Cup Sweepstake... Grab the popcorn and listen out for your team.

29/05/2026

🐎✨ YOU’RE INVITED TO A HORSE RACE NIGHT – FOR WINNIE! ✨🐎

We’d LOVE to see Winnie’s friends & supporters come together for a special evening 💛

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 No need for childcare – the kids will LOVE it!
🎉 just £6 entry per person
🍔 Bring your own food & drink
🏆 Cash prizes & lots of laughs

How it works:
🐎 Watch a series of fun virtual horse races
💰 Place small bets (from just £1)
🎉 Cheer your horse on and enjoy the excitement together
🏅 You can even buy your own horse – if it wins, you win a prize!

Most importantly, every ticket helps support Winnie 💕

📅 Saturday 4th July
🕖 7pm – 10pm
📍 Beaulieu Community Centre

🎟️ Grab your tickets: comment below and link in comment.

Let’s fill the room for Winnie 💛🐎✨

26/05/2026

Winnie has been spending the weekend chilling in the garden, trying to stay cool in this blazing heat ☀️ The heat under those casts in weather like this must be unbearable, so we’ve been doing our best to make the most of the shade.

She decided she wanted to go “camping,” so we put up a little tent for her and hung some of her favourite toys around it — safe to say she absolutely loved it 🏕️💛

It’s been a tough week as she hasn’t been feeling very well and has understandably been feeling quite sorry for herself. Time seems to be moving so slowly, and we’re only halfway through, but now are over the hump I hope things start to move quicker for her… especially if this heat continues.

24/05/2026

What a cracking day at the football event last week. The event was run by Ross Barnard for Tekkers Community Football Clubb.
It was my first football match and I got to stand on the pitch too which was pretty fun.

Unfortunately Winnie couldn’t make it due to her surgery recovery but she was super pleased to know that the team pulled in a massive £1059.

We are so grateful to receive such dedication from a lovely group of people, who want to do what they can to support their communities.

Thank you so much ☺️ Keep doing what you’re doing x

19/05/2026

🐎✨ YOU’RE INVITED TO A HORSE RACE NIGHT – FOR WINNIE! ✨🐎

We’d absolutely LOVE to see all of Winnie’s friends & families come together for a really special evening 💛

Bring your friends, bring your family, bring a table full! The more the merrier 🥰

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 No need for childcare – the kids will LOVE it!
🎉 Affordable for everyone – just £6 entry per person
🍔 Bring your own food & drink
🏆 Cash prizes & lots of laughs

How it works:
🐎 Watch a series of fun virtual horse races
💰 Place small bets (from just £1)
🎉 Cheer your horse on and enjoy the excitement together
🏅 You can even buy your own horse – if it wins, you win a prize!

It’s relaxed, interactive, and genuinely fun for all ages – whether you’re competitive or just there for the laughs.

Most importantly, every ticket helps support Winnie 💕

📅 Saturday 4th July
🕖 7pm – 10pm
📍 Beaulieu Community Centre

🎟️ Grab your tickets here:
https://buytickets.at/sammirosa/2191002

Let’s pack the room with friendly faces, and support for Winnie 💛🐎✨

17/05/2026

11/05/2026

At the end of April, Winnie had leg surgery at Great Ormond Street again. We had a failed growing rod and a pin that needed replacing. So both legs were operated on. She was in the procedure for 5 hours and the orthopaedic team are so far pleased with the results. She came home much earlier than anticipated and I do think she’s been doing better generally from an early discharge. Eating, drinking and sleep is much better.
Winnie now has another 5 weeks in casts for recovery, mostly sitting in this position. She’s soldiering through and hoping to get some more sunshine and enjoy the garden more during this period.
Thanks to all those who have helped, checked in and supported us during another tough period. We will be counting down the days until she gets those cast off again! Hats off to our girl for enduring another challenge 💕💛

10/05/2026

🚨‼️🚨 SOLD OUT 🚨‼️🚨

🏆⚽️World Cup 2026 Sweepstake 🏆⚽️

48 teams to play
£5 per team

Winner takes home £75 CASH! 💰💷

🌎 🏆 Play as many teams as you like, but they will be drawn at random.
Comment to play!🌎🏆