Magic Moments Returns to Disneyland Paris, Bringing Christmas Cheer to Bereaved Families
After being postponed due to the pandemic, Spicerhaart's charity, Magic Moments, has resumed its trips to Disneyland Paris, aiming to infuse Christmas magic into the lives of bereaved families.
Emma Barber, Chair of Magic Moments, disclosed that over 100 adults and children embarked on two 5-day trips prior to Christmas. Families relished precious moments together at the theme park, forging connections with others navigating similar circumstances.
Echoing the sentiments of many, one family expressed profound gratitude, stating "What can we say, but what a magical trip with magical people. We cannot thank everyone at Magic Moments enough for the chance to share this trip with families like us, who are missing a piece of them. It was a gift to have the chance to create new memories and bring out genuine smiles for our family, which have been hard to come by in the last 18 months.”
The inaugural trip, bolstered by a dedicated team of volunteers, aimed to provide solace to bereaved families. Claire Drewett, reflecting on the poignant journey, said "Trips with bereaved families are always incredibly hard for both the families and our Magic Moment team, but if we can put a smile on the families’ faces for just a few seconds, it makes it all worthwhile. I was both proud and honoured to lead one of the trips this year as we, at Spicerhaart, work tirelessly to fundraise in order to run them.”
Tom Charlesworth led the second expedition, accompanied by colleagues Lesley Miller, Liane Walker, and Belinda Jarman. As a trustee and ardent supporter of Magic Moments, Tom's involvement in this venture marked a poignant milestone. Witnessing the resilience of bereaved families amidst the tumult of the pandemic, he expressed profound admiration for their unwavering strength. He said "I am a trustee and passionate supporter of Magic Moments, and although I have been on previous trips with the charity to Disneyland Paris, this is the first time that I have been on one with bereaved families. With the onset of Covid, the last two years have been tough for everyone and, as a parent with two young children myself, I have seen the impact that the pandemic has had on my own family. I cannot even begin to imagine the journey these families have been on and still have ahead. I am truly in awe of these families who have shown so much resilience at what has been an immensely emotional time. I’d like to say a big thank you to everyone in our team and their families and friends, who have run marathons, jumped out of planes, held bake sales and parted with their change to make a real difference.”
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