Celebrating a decade of support

A Mum’s Fundraising Journey

We’re proud to share the story of Mariel Baldwin, whose daughter Charlotte has attended Chailey Heritage Foundation for the past 10 years. This September, Mariel will take on a 40km hike through the Lake District to raise funds for the Foundation.

Mariel isn’t hiking alone. She’ll be joined by her lifelong friend Suze, who has been a pillar of support throughout the journey. “Suze has been incredible,” Mariel says. “She’s not only walking with me but has helped spread the word and we’ve been overwhelmed by the generosity of strangers who’ve been moved by Charlotte’s story.”

Charlotte, who lives with Glutaric Aciduria Type 1 and quadriplegic cerebral palsy, joined Chailey at age four. Since then, she has flourished thanks to the Foundation’s tailored therapies, communication aids, and specialist education.

“Chailey means everything to us,” says Mariel. “It’s the one place I can truly switch off and feel supported. They’ve helped Charlotte become the happy, confident girl she is today.”

This fundraiser is a powerful reminder of the impact our work has on families. You can support Mariel’s journey here: justgiving.com/page/mariel-baldwin-2