This coming Friday (7th February 2025) in a heartfelt show of solidarity, schools and organisations across the Isle of Wight will participate in a special MUFTI day to support 16-year-old Arlo Lambie, who has been bravely battling an aggressive grade 4 brain tumour.
The initiative was inspired by Arlo’s friend, 15-year-old Taylor Willows, who expressed his desire to help.
“Arlo is a family friend, and I couldn’t stop thinking about wanting to help him, and for people our age to do something.
“My mates were donating their own money, but it didn’t feel enough. So I thought about a MUFTI day at my school, and then I thought it would be amazing for all schools to stand with Arlo and show that even though we are young, we can help too.
“Arlo is the nicest guy; he deserves our help. I hope this day fills him with a smile.”
How to take part
Schools throughout the Isle of Wight are encouraged to join in this initiative by allowing students to wear their favourite outfits, whether it be a beloved band T-shirt, sports jersey, comfies or anything else that brings them joy.
Donations collected on the day will go directly to Arlo’s family to assist with medical expenses, treatments not available on the NHS and other needs during this challenging time.
Fundraising for vital treatment
This event not only demonstrates the strength of the Isle of Wight community but also highlights the compassion and kindness of the young people here.
To date the Island community has donated to their cause getting them £71,000 which will support treatments available outside the NHS, for an estimated six months.
There is still more to raise.
To donate please visit the Just Giving Page.
Schools and pre-schools participating
- Ryde Academy
- Gurnard Primary School
- Northwood Primary School
- Ryde Upper Chine Junior and Senior Schools
- Priory School
- St Mary’s Primary
- Oakfield primary
- Lanesend Primary
- St George’s
- Freshwater Primary
- Yarmouth Primary
- Barton Primary
- Holly Cross Catholic
- St Catherine’s School
- Godshill Primary School
- Summerfield Primary
- Bembridge Church of England primary school
- Medina College
- St Blasius Shanklin Church of England Primary Academy
- St Francis Catholic and Church of England Academy
- Carisbrooke College
- Newport C of E
- Wootton Primary
- St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary
- Greenmount Primary
- Brighstone CE Primary School
- Island VI Form
- Cowes Primary
- Gurnard Pre School
- Medina house School
- Clever Clogs Pre School
- Shalfleet Primary school
- Gatten and lake primary
- Nine acres primary
- Haylands Primary School and Haylands Pre School
- Education First Language school
- Dover Park Primary school
- St Saviours Primary
- Carisbrooke CE Primary
- QueensGate Foundation Primary (14th Feb due to other commitments)
- Summerfields
- Hunny Hill Primary
- Nettlestone primary school
- Arreton St Georges CE Primary School
- Wroxall Primary
- Broadlea Primary
- YMCA St Mary’s Nursery
- St Helens Primary
- Brading School
- Wonder House Early Learning Centre
- Newchurch Primary School
- Forest Edge School
- Furzehill Childcare Centre
Local Businesses involved
- GKN – Cake sales
- Burlesque chair Dance Isle of wight
- Southern Vectis – drivers wearing what they want
- Morrisons – Wearing their PJs to work
- Smoking Lobster – Raffle
- The Vine Inn St Helens – Jar on the Bar
- MDL Studios
- Riverside Centre
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