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Families have a fantastic fun weekend at Drayton Manor thanks to Wishaw's DreamMaker Foundation
Nine children travelled with their families travelled by coach down to the Midlands
Children from Lanarkshire were part of a group who enjoyed a fantastic fun trip to a theme park in the Midlands thanks to the Les Hoey MBE DreamMaker Foundation.
Nine children and their families travelled by coach to Drayton Manor Theme Park and Zoo in Tamworth on a summer trip for the weekend and had a magical couple of days, courtesy of the Wishaw-based charity.
There were four DreamMaker children accompanied by their siblings and parents, two of the families were from Larkhall, with the others from Glasgow and Ayr.
The Les Hoey MBE DreamMaker Foundation helps children with life-threatening illnesses, many of whom are going through gruelling treatments, to enjoy experiences such as days out and weekends away, and to meet celebrities.
Charity Manager Angela Cook said: 'We left on Friday morning and had fun on the coach on the journey down with games and prizes and even DreamMakers Got Talent.
'After checking into the on-site Hotel, we spent all day Saturday in Drayton Manor Theme Park where the families had a ball enjoying all the activities and rides.
'We set a competition for the best photo with our wee Mr Wiz mascot and they all joined in, some of the photos were hilarious.
'On Saturday night we had a private room reserved where we had a DreamMaker party, where the real Mr Wiz and Les played games and competitions and we all ate pizza.'
The families enjoyed another couple of hours in the theme park on Sunday before heading back home, happy.
The charity covered all the costs for the trip, including coach, hotel, food, theme park and zoo entry and provided the kids with spending money.
Angela added: 'This was one of the best trips I have ever been on. It was pure joy from start to finish. I want to thank all the DreamMaker Families for joining in the fun and games and making it so special for all the kids.
'Thanks to everyone who donated crisps, sweets, and juice for our goody bags, and to every one who donates into our buckets when we are out collecting.
'This is where your money goes and we couldn't do it with out your support.'
The charity is already planning its next trip to the theme park.
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