VIDEO: Poorly children get dream ticket to see winter wonderland
"WHEN I got off the plane and saw Lapland for the first time, I thought I was dreaming – it was just so magical"
Those were the words of just one child whose dream When You Wish Upon a Star made come true with their annual trip to meet Santa in his winter wonderland.
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THUMBS UP: Claire Ward and Rhianna McLurey, of Grimsby, in the Enchanted Forest on the Wish Upon A Star trip to Lapland. Picture: Abby Ruston
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spectacular SIGHT: The Arctic Circle in Santa's village.
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TOASTED treat: Emily Rendall, 3, enjoys marshmallows.
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i've been good: Santa gives a wave as he cuddles Ollie Ervin, of Louth.
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SLEIGH RIDE: Daniel and Riley Gelder, of Grimsby, in a sleigh.
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MAGICAL LAND: The Enchanted Forest.
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organiser: Pat Wright., of the When You Wish Upon A Star charity
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unforgettable experience: Joseph Hale, of Grimsby.
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SMILING WITH SANTA: Renee Purdham and her brother Louie Purdham of Healing, Grimsby were all smiles as they met Father Christmas
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STAR TURN: Loose Women presenter Denise Welch leads the Christmas carol sing-a-long with other celebrities on the trip.
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CUDDLE: Oliver Jebson from Grimsby gets a cuddle on the plane from Emmerdale actress Sophie Powles, who hails from Humberston.
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TIRED BUT HAPPY: Daniel and Riley Gelder of Grimsby.
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ALL SMILES: Maisie Evans of Grimsby.
As reported, 27 local children with serious or life-limiting illnesses, were whisked away on the special plane to Rovaniemi in Finnish Lapland, eager to take in the festive magic and allow all thoughts of doctors' appointments and gruelling treatments to become a distant memory.
They were joined by other poorly children from across Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire, their parents and carers as well as a host of TV celebrities.
For more about their magical day, see today's Grimsby Telegraph.
3 Comments
by MH, Grimsby
Sunday, December 12 2010, 8:05PM
“Well said S Taylor, couldn't have put it better myself, what an absolute loser you are Santa's Elf, keep your discraceful comments to yourself. There's always one who hasn't got a clue & bet your always that one !!.”
by s taylor, grimsby
Sunday, December 12 2010, 7:53PM
“santas elf lapland you complete waste of space how the hell dare you comment on a wonderfull cause you have no idea what these children go through AND THERE PARENTS for some it may well be there last christmas they ever spend together . oh just a thought did YOU give anything towards this brilliant cause if not shut your big stupid mouth but then its ok to hide behind your computer ,why not sign your hurtfull comments with your real name you lowlife tw@”
by MH, Grimsby
Saturday, December 11 2010, 10:51AM
“What a fantastic adventure this must have been for all who visited Lapland, especially the children, something they will never forget. A wonderful and amazing job done by all the people involved, you should be very proud of what you have achieved again, my heart goes out to all of you.”