Readers may remember the online auction that Michaela White, along with others, ran earlier in the year for Lottie Rann. The online auction raised a whopping £2,500 towards helping her return to the Isle of Wight.
Chelsea’s Wishes
Recently they’ve found out about Chelsea Turner from Sandown.
Young Chelsea’s family had put out an appeal to raise funds following what can only be described as a horrific start to her life (see background).
Online auction for Chelsea
Michaela and friends say that Chelsea’s story captured their hearts so they’ve decided to hold another online auction.
The auction will run for one week, from 19th July, just prior to the school summer holidays.
Auction items needed
In order to hold an auction, organisers need items to auction off, so this is where you can get involved.
If you’re able to donate items for the auction, be they physical items or services, your business will be promoted during and after the auction.
To find out more about Chelsea’s story, see the official website http://www.chelseaswishes.org.uk/
Get in touch with Michaela either by calling 01983 812178 / 07743 732395 or emailing her on [email protected]
Chelsea’s story
Chelsea was born eleven weeks early on 25/02/2012 weighing a tiny 2lbs12oz. When Chelsea was born she suffered two bilateral grade four IVH (bleeds on her brain), this has resulted in Chelsea having extensive brain damage which has shown on her MRI.
Because of these complications they have affected Chelsea in lots of ways: She is not growing properly due to being unable to eat and drink orally, she also has evolving four limb Cerebral Palsy, epilepsy and last of all her sight is very poor due to the brain damage.
Chelsea’s Wishes
Because of all the above Chelsea’s family decided to set up Chelsea’s Wishes to raise funds for a sensory nursery to help improve her quality of life.
They know she reacts to lights and want to work on this to increase her vision and provide a safe stimulating environment; they also want to buy other equipment that can suit her size to help her in other areas.
They are part of the charity “Tree of Hope” Charity No 1149254 who are overseeing and collecting donations on her behalf.
