The Ben Parker Trust Fund

(Providing holidays for children with cancer)

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Welcome To The Ben Parker Trust

The Ben Parker Trust Fund is a registered charity. It has been set up in memory of our son Ben, who died from Leukemia in November 2003.

We set the charity up in March 2004. Through a massive cabaret and auction evening held at the regency rooms in Ilkeston we raised £11,000. With this we bought a caravan at the Haven site in Mapplethorpe and named it Ben’s Den 1. Children diagnosed with cancer and leukaemia holiday in Ben’s Den 1 with their families. The holidays are free of charge. While we were in hospital we realised the importance of holidays and breaks from hospital life. Due to financial restrictions because of one partner having to give up work to look after the child and travel expenses, it is not always possible to afford holidays. Due to the nature of the treatment it is impossible to book holidays in advance. Booking most holidays in advance requires a deposit to be paid and the child could end up in hospital at the last minute, which would mean the holiday having to be cancelled and the deposit lost. 

We have held many different events such as cabaret evenings, marathons, parachute jumps, store collections, football matches, bike rides, and fancy dress parties. We run a weekly football competition, Super 7.  We are also extremely grateful for generous donations that we receive. We welcome any suggestions of fund raising ideas. Support is more than welcome. Through these various events we have purchased another caravan, Bens Den 2. This will allow far more families the chance of quality time together. With Ben’s Den 1 and 2 there is no charge, the families can book or cancel at the last minute with nothing to lose.

Thank You for your interest in the charity.

Tracey & Darren Parker

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