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This years challenge team just giving link

https://www.justgiving.com/team/teammfs3peaksin24hours

03/11/2026

We’re really looking forward to welcoming you guys on Friday to the Marc Bolton and friends show at Newhall labour club .

A few things to know ahead of the evening and we will start with the most important one .

Bar is CASH ONLY .

There isn’t any parking onsite .

Doors 7pm show finishes around 11.30 .

Heads and tails game to start the evening so bring some cash to put in the envelopes to take part .

Raffle on the night cash and card accepted .

Sol* out event ❤️

See you on the dance floor 🕺

01/11/2026

🎉 Our First Platinum Plus Sponsor of 2026 Revealed! 🎉

We are absolutely delighted to welcome back Ideal Surfaces as a Platinum Plus Sponsor for 2026! 🌟

Not only have Ideal Surfaces chosen to support Miles for Smiles once again, but this marks an incredible fourth consecutive year of sponsorship. Loyalty like this means the world to us, and we're hugely grateful to Paul Welland and the entire team for their continued belief in our mission.

Their Platinum Plus sponsorship represents more than just a donation. It represents a long-term commitment to helping local families, creating special memories, and ensuring we can continue providing support where it's needed most. ❤️

As a Platinum Plus Sponsor, Ideal Surfaces will receive:

✅ Company logo, bio and link on the Miles for Smiles website
✅ Cheque presentation and thank you post across all social media platforms
✅ 10 complimentary tickets to our Family Festival – Party on the Pitch
✅ 4 tickets to join us and fellow sponsors at Uttoxeter Raceday
✅ Main sponsorship of a Miles for Smiles supported family holiday, with promotion across our social media channels

🏆 About Ideal Surfaces

Founded in 2006 near Leicester, Ideal Surfaces began as a family business with a passion for delivering exceptional craftsmanship in solid surface fabrication. Over the years, their reputation for quality, reliability, and customer service has seen them work in some of the most prestigious locations in the country, including:

📍 Buckingham Palace
📍 Royal Albert Hall
📍 Harrods
📍 Heathrow Terminals 3 & 5
📍 Selfridges, Marks & Spencer, and all four major supermarket chains

While their work can be found in some of the UK's most recognisable locations, what continues to stand out to us is their commitment to supporting local communities and causes that matter.

Four years of continued support is a remarkable achievement, and we couldn't be more grateful to have Ideal Surfaces as part of the Miles for Smiles family.

A huge thank you to Paul Welland and everyone at Ideal Surfaces for your generosity, loyalty, and unwavering support. Your contribution will help us continue making smiles happen for families across our community.

Here's to another fantastic year together! 💜

If you'd like to find out more about becoming a 2026 business sponsor, please drop us a DM.

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30/10/2026

🏃‍♂️🔥 An Incredible Achievement Deserves an Incredible Thank You! 🔥🏃‍♂️

Today we're celebrating a truly outstanding supporter of Miles for Smiles.

In October, Oliver Mason took on the challenge of the Kent Downs 50K Ultra Marathon and raised an incredible £1,551.25 for Miles for Smiles! 💜👏

To put that achievement into perspective, a 50K ultra marathon is:

🏃 31.1 miles long - that's further than a standard marathon.
⏱️ Typically takes runners anywhere from 5 to 10+ hours to complete.
🔥 Can burn between 3,500 and 6,000 calories, depending on pace, terrain, and conditions.
👟 That's roughly 65,000+ steps over the course of the event.
💪 The equivalent of running from Ashby-de-la-Zouch to Birmingham... and then keeping going!

But while completing a 50K ultra is an incredible challenge in itself, what makes Oliver's achievement even more special is the impact it will have on the families we support.

Through months of training, dedication, and determination, Oliver has raised a phenomenal £1,551.25, helping us continue to provide support, create unforgettable memories, and bring smiles to local children and families facing difficult times.

Events like this don't just test physical endurance. They test mental resilience, commitment, and the ability to keep moving forward when every part of your body is telling you to stop. Oliver showed all of those qualities in abundance.

From everyone at Miles for Smiles, we'd like to say a huge thank you to Oliver for choosing to support our charity and for pushing himself through such a demanding challenge.

You should be incredibly proud of what you've achieved. ❤️

Please join us in congratulating Oliver on this amazing accomplishment! 👏👏👏

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28/10/2026

🎂💜 A Special Miles for Smiles Thank You! 💜🎂

Today, we'd like to celebrate someone truly incredible.

Layla, who is just 10 years old, has raised an amazing £630 for Miles for Smiles through baking and selling cakes! 👏🍰

At an age when most children are thinking about toys, games, and school, Layla chose to spend her time helping others. Her kindness, determination, and generosity are nothing short of inspiring, and we think you'll agree that raising such a fantastic amount is an incredible achievement.

We're sure Layla's parents ( Sophie Hall) are immensely proud of the compassionate and community-minded young person she has become. She is a wonderful example of how one person, no matter their age, can make a real difference.

This fantastic fundraising effort wasn't achieved alone. A huge thank you also goes to the amazing team at The Robin Hood Pub, who supported Layla by selling desserts and donating proceeds towards her total. It's a brilliant example of what can be achieved when a local community comes together for a great cause. ❤️

Together, Layla and The Robin Hood team have helped raise funds that will go directly towards creating special memories and providing support for local families when they need it most.

Layla, from everyone at Miles for Smiles, thank you for your hard work, your kind heart, and your incredible £630 donation. We are so proud to have supporters like you in our Miles for Smiles family. 💜

Please join us in congratulating Layla on this fantastic achievement in the comments below! 👇

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27/10/2026

🦁 A Magical Stay at West Midland Safari Park for Toby! 🐼

We are so thrilled to share that thanks to our wonderful supporters and business sponsors, Toby and his family were able to enjoy a fantastic break away in August, staying in one of the amazing Red Panda Lodges at West Midland Safari Park!

Toby’s mum, Emily, shared this lovely message with us:
"Thank you again so much for the opportunity to do this, we had such a good time thank you so so much!"

It means the world to us to help create special memories for families like Toby's. 💙 and these photos says it all!!

Make sure to give Toby a follow over on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/tobyj_e?utm_source=qr

26/10/2026

🚨HANDFUL OF TICKETS LEFT 🚨

And with a fantastic line-up for just £12.50 a ticket, it’s easy to see why tickets have flew out 🔥

Hosted by Marc Bolton and a packed evening with some of the best talent we have local performing !

Come and join us for one final BIG night of music this year! ❤️

https://fatso.ma/f2dcj

25/10/2026

Some of the pictures captured by our amazing camera man Mark Corns at our evening with Matt le Tissier .

Check them out and tag your friends .

Don’t forget our next “evening with “ is with
Dean Windass at Burton Albion Saturday 17th April 2027 and tickets are now on sale via the link below

https://www.fatsoma.com/e/74ex05co/an-evening-with-dean-windass

18/10/2026

Our next “evening with “
Is with Dean windass at Burton Albion’s
“Albion suite “
Tickets are now on sale and we look forward to welcoming you all again to what should be a fantastic night !

Standard tickets £25
VIP tickets £35
Vip tickets include extended personal meet and greet , item signed and the best seats .

The perfect Christmas present for any football or sport fan !

Tickets available below 👇

https://www.fatsoma.com/e/74ex05co/an-evening-with-dean-windass

18/10/2026

What an evening we had Friday night and we would like to thank everyone that attended we hope you had a great evening as we did .

Meet and greet photos will be posted on our socials later this week and our next evening with will be announced at 7pm tonight with tickets onsale .

17/10/2026

💙 Making Special Birthday Memories for Dr'e! 🎈✨

We recently had the absolute pleasure of sending Dr'e to Legoland to celebrate his 8th birthday! 🎢 Lego, laughs, and unforgettable family moments—what a way to turn 8! 🎁

Here is what Dr'e’s mum, Leah, had to say:

💬 “Hi, we want to say a massive thank you for Dr'e's birthday trip to Legoland. We had an amazing time and Dr'e had the best 8th birthday. We made some amazing memories, so thank you for that.”

Moments like these are at the heart of everything we do at Miles for Smiles. We support people living with life-limiting or life-changing conditions and disabilities by giving them and their families extra reasons to smile and precious memories to treasure together.

🌟 This is only possible because of YOU. 🌟

Every memory we create is powered by the incredible kindness of our supporters:

💙 The generous general public who donate, run fundraisers, and champion our cause.

🤝 Our fantastic 2026 Business Sponsors who stand alongside us to make these dreams come true.

From the bottom of our hearts—thank you for making Dr’e’s 8th birthday so magical! 💛

📸 Swipe through to see some highlights from Dr’e’s Legoland adventure!

Want to help us bring more smiles to incredible families like Dr’e’s?

🔗 https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=TSCEZXK5K5M8L

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