William Crook's Brighter Future Fund

William Crook's Brighter Future Fund William died aged 14 months as a result of his complicated medical conditions, we want his legacy to last forever and his name to remain always spoken ���

On 5th April 2013 we were told our baby needed to be born quickly as the fluid around the baby had reduced. We knew that the baby had a mild kidney problem, but had been reassured it was easily fixed. So on 7th April William Andrew Joshua was born weighing 6lb 3oz at 36 weeks & 6 days. It was quickly apparent William wasn't well and after a brief cuddle with mummy he was whisked away. That day he had 3 chest drains inserted, was sedated and intubated and put onto a ventilator. The next day he was moved to the Glenfield
hospital in Leicester for life saving ECMO treatment which is a heart & lung bypass circuit to allow his lungs to heal. 8 days later he managed to be taken off of the ECMO. Still in Leicester he started more therapies for his breathing. Then on 4th May 2013 he was moved to Great Ormond Street Hospital. He was discharged on 4th February 2014. In the time since his birth William had around 10 operations including bowel removal, central lines being fitted, dialysis lines being inserted & some of them being removed due to infection. William had dialysis 4 times a week on Eagle ward at GOSH. He was fed by a line in his leg, and was developmentally 6 months behind. In April 2014, I noticed that William couldn't see and when this was confirmed by the ophthalmology consultant it triggered the need to find the cause. William had an MRI of his brain which revealed another huge blow. His brain was not developing and the medical team feared that William would not thrive. All things considered he was a true fighter. He
continued to battle but with his oxygen dependency increasing and his needs becoming ever greater we unexpectedly lost William on the 4th June 2014. He had acquired a Strep. Pneumonia and he had no energy left to fight it off. The staff at GOSH had done everything in their power to support William and us all as a family. Our time together should have been shorter but it was made possible to do things like bring William home, celebrate his first birthday and have him baptised in our own church. Our hearts are broken, however William has a 6 year old brother Thomas who is the most loving big brother ever and who deserves to see that his baby brothers life has left an amazing legacy. Please support our fundraising efforts to support GOSH in its delivery of world class renal care and to keep William's memory alive.

2026 means that our next Neverland Ball is this year! Eeeekkk! We are still looking out for sponsors of the event. Tabl...
02/01/2026

2026 means that our next Neverland Ball is this year! Eeeekkk!

We are still looking out for sponsors of the event. Tables and Welcome Drinks can be fully or part sponsored if the full cost is too much! We welcome any amount towards the event so that as much profit as possible can go to WCBFF & Great Ormond Street Hospital and Charity greatormondst

Savvi Travel have kindly sponsored the Band and the tea and coffee station has been jointly sponsored by Just Simply Change Ltd and Roundabout Properties Ltd.

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01/01/2026

We would like to wish you all a wonderful 2026, we know it will surely bring challenges for some. But we hope it also brings pockets of joy, laughter and memories to cherish.

It is William & Sam’s big brothers 17th birthday today. Sending Tom all the love from all of us at WCBFF for being the b...
28/12/2025

It is William & Sam’s big brothers 17th birthday today. Sending Tom all the love from all of us at WCBFF for being the best Big Bro ever!

27/12/2025

If you want to pass on any unwanted, unopened Christmas gifts…. We will always take them for tomboa’s and raffle’s!

Wishing all our friends and family a merry Christmas. Thinking of all that are missing someone close, and all those in h...
25/12/2025

Wishing all our friends and family a merry Christmas.
Thinking of all that are missing someone close, and all those in hospital over the festive period.

We want to visit William yesterday who rests with his Great Grampy. Always very peaceful.

First day of Santa’s Grotto today! And once again they are supporting us with the tombola. Enjoy if you’re going along! ...
13/12/2025

First day of Santa’s Grotto today! And once again they are supporting us with the tombola.

Enjoy if you’re going along! More tickets for next Saturday also available.

🎄🎅 Santa's Grotto at The Old Stone Barn is here 🙌

Fiona has hammered in the last sign, while dressed in appropriate working attire!

The man himself arrives tomorrow for Day 1, with the second date next weekend on Saturday 20th December! Last minute tickets still available 🤩🎟!

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow - the Elves will be ready to welcome you 👋

📅 Dates: Saturday 13th & 20th December
🕛 Time: 12pm – 4pm
📍 Location: The Old Stone Barn, Self Catering & Glamping
🎟️ Tickets: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/oldstonebarn

🌐 www.oldstonebarn.co.uk
📞 01234 711655

08/12/2025
07/12/2025
We have chosen not to take part this year due to family commitments. However this is always a lovely event and we encour...
06/12/2025

We have chosen not to take part this year due to family commitments. However this is always a lovely event and we encourage you all to go and vote for your favourite tree!

Have you been along to the Christmas Tree festival yet? Don't worry if you haven't as there's still plenty to enjoy tomorrow - especially the carol singing at 4pm! No singing ability needed, just enthusiasm!

We have these cards available with monies being raised to go towards William’s Brighter Future Fund! Comment on each pic...
02/12/2025

We have these cards available with monies being raised to go towards William’s Brighter Future Fund!
Comment on each picture with what you would like and I can post too! PM me with your address if you would like them sending out.
£5 for 6 cards.
Payment to be made on this just giving link or cash if you are local and prefer

https://www.justgiving.com/page/williams-walkers-bath2026?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

01/12/2025

And we have 2 winners!

You have until 9am to enter, any donations after that time greatly received, but you will not be entered into the draw.
01/12/2025

You have until 9am to enter, any donations after that time greatly received, but you will not be entered into the draw.

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Horwood House, Little Horwood, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes, England,
Little Horwood
MK17 0PH

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