{"id":7219,"date":"2025-01-16T17:50:17","date_gmt":"2025-01-16T17:50:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.wearedeeperblue.co.uk\/history-clone\/?p=7219"},"modified":"2025-02-11T17:11:20","modified_gmt":"2025-02-11T17:11:20","slug":"donnas-dream-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.wearedeeperblue.co.uk\/history-clone\/donnas-dream-house\/","title":{"rendered":"Donna&#8217;s Dream House"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Donna&#8217;s Dream House is a charity in Blackpool, Lancashire, that provides free holiday experiences for children and teenagers with life-threatening illnesses and their families. The charity was established in <strong>2006<\/strong> in memory of Donna Curtis, who passed away at the age of 20 after a four-year battle with cancer. It serves as a tribute to Donna&#8217;s legacy, offering families a respite from the stresses of illness and hospital visits.<\/p>\n<p>The house features several uniquely themed family apartments, each designed to create a joyful environment. Themes include Winnie the Pooh\u2019s Den, Cartoon World, Teddy Bear World, and a Tangerine Room with Blackpool Football Club memorabilia. A standout feature is the Circus Room, where a steam train runs around the ceiling, adding an extra touch of excitement for the children.<\/p>\n<p>Donna&#8217;s Dream House relies heavily on donations and the work of volunteers to sustain its operations. Around 98% of every pound raised is used to provide holidays and cover accommodation costs for the families, with only about 2% going towards administrative expenses. This ensures that most donations go directly to the families who need them.<\/p>\n<p>The charity encourages people to support its cause through donations, volunteering, or fundraising efforts. You can find more information or contribute on the official website at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/donnasdreamhouse.co.uk\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">donnasdreamhouse.co.uk<\/a><\/strong>, or contact them at 01253 752222.<\/p>\n<p>The charity is a valuable resource for families facing difficult times, offering them the chance to enjoy a much-needed break in a fun and supportive environment.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Donnas Dream House\" width=\"680\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/i9_bDKIuehM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7560\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.wearedeeperblue.co.uk\/history-clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Donnas-Dreamhouse-Sign.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"762\" \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7563\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.wearedeeperblue.co.uk\/history-clone\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Donnas-Dreamhouse-1000.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"637\" \/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Donna&#8217;s Dream House is a charity in Blackpool, Lancashire, that provides free holiday experiences for children and teenagers with life-threatening illnesses and their families. 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