Lettings Manager Jo first became involved with Dreamflight back in 2004 when a new client was looking for a house within Virginia Water. This tenant was, and still is, group leader for the ‘Pooh Bear’ Group which partakes in the Dreamflight trip to the theme parks of Florida on an annual basis. Jo was instantly captivated and Barton Wyatt has been an avid supporter of this heart-warming charity ever since.

Keen to get even more involved, this year Jo offered to be an assistant on the 2013 flight to America leaving in October; she was invited to join the team and she is thrilled to be doing something that will make a huge difference to others. The children selected to go on Dreamflight are severely ill with problems which have made their lives so difficult that they simply deserve a special treat like this.

Once a year, 192 deserving children from all over the UK, accompanied by a team of medical carers, head to Florida to spend 10 magical days of fun and excitement with Mickey and Friends. These children could not undertake such a trip without the support of the army of doctors, nurses, physiotherapists and non-medical volunteers such as Jo who care for the children 24 hours a day.

Dreamflight is not just a holiday. The children leave their families behind giving them an opportunity to discover independence, confidence and a whole new outlook on life. Often for the first time, these children realise that they are not alone in their illness. They see children around them who have also experienced illness or disability and they gain experience and enjoyment from things they never thought possible.

Jo Paris comments on her forthcoming trip:

“This is just the type of opportunity where I feel I can really make a difference. My husband is a Doctor and he is also joining us on the trip as a medic which will make it even more special for us. We are tasked with fundraising to the tune of £10,000 in order to take a ventilator with us – this is keeping us rather busy at weekends!

“The support I have had from my colleagues at Barton Wyatt has been amazing. They are very supportive with this charity and the Partners, James and Rupert Wyatt encourage my involvement wholeheartedly.”

For more information on Dreamflight visit www.dreamflight.org or if you would like to support Jo in her fundraising contact her at the Barton Wyatt office on 01344 843 000.