Bhavna & Olivia
Bhavna & Olivia's page
Fundraising for National Autistic Society
Story
Updated on Jun 11th 2012 at 7:35 AM from the JustGiving API
I found my anonymous Sponsor!!!! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I don't need to tell them because I know that they're already blessed! X
<p class="iphone-update"> </p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;">This Justgiving page is on behalf of Bhavna and Olivia. </span></p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;">At the end of September this year we're climbing Mt Kilimanjaro on behalf of the National Autistic Society. We are looking to raise £8000.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;">Bhavna's Story: My son Kush is a severely Autistic boy. His Autism means that he will never lead a normal life. He will, for the rest of his life need care and help with even the most basic day to day living. Kush is going to be 18 this year; on his birthday, Kush is not going to be celebrating with a glass of Champagne, or going clubbing with his mates. In fact Kush has no idea what '18' actually means. So please, please sponsor us to help kids like Kush receive the care they need.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #0000ff;">Olivia's Story: Although not directly connected to Autism my mum has worked with Autistic children for many years. Bhavna is a dear friend and when she said that she wanted to do the Kilimanjaro trek, through a drunken moment of madness (and to celebrate the last year of my 20s) I humbly offered to carry her bags up the mountain. I did have an OMG 'what have I done moment' but having met Kush I know I'd made the right decision. I need you all to sponsor me so I can get Bhavna up that Mountain. </span></p> <p><em><span style="color: #0000ff;">Hey All.... Here's an update.... I am so overwhelmed by the support that has been given to us so far! We have broken the £2000 barrier and we'r a quarter of the way there! YAY us!!! I feel so privileged that there are people out there who dont even know me or my son that are showing me so much support and love.</span></em></p> <p><em><span style="color: #0000ff;">.I feel blessed to be able to give something back as I have asked for so much with regards to Kush. It's not just the struggles of living a day to day life with a disabled person but also having to fight the "System" for the rights to live it.</span></em></p> <p><em><span style="color: #0000ff;">Kilimanjaro is just a 5 day challenge which I have taken on myself. Kush is a life-time challenge which was bestowed upon me to look after to the best of my ability and strength. That strength has wavered time and time again... Yet here I am, again asking for help. Please please sponsor me because it is unbelievably hard to fight the system.</span></em></p> <p><em><span style="color: #0000ff;">With Love Bhavna</span></em></p> <p><strong><span style="color: #0000ff;">10/3/12... Update...</span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="color: #0000ff;">A disabled child is a blessing disguised as a challenge. It is far from the "tragedy" that most people associate the word "disabled" with. So please dont feel sorry for me.... Instead, stretch out your hand and support us in what we'r doing.</span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="color: #0000ff;"> My challenges with Kush have been similiar to climbing a mountain. All of you that have donated have actually given me a stepping stone to nearing my goal and the summit. Some stones have been larger then others but none the less they have provided me with a footing. </span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="color: #0000ff;">So a very heartfelt thankyou to all who have held my hand. </span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="color: #0000ff;">With Love Bhavna xx</span></strong></p>