Help Hattie Get to the Dance World Cup

Writing this was not easy, I’ve never had to ask for help, especially when it comes to my little girl.

But I’ve now reached the point where, unless I reach out, Hattie may have to step back from the opportunity she’s worked so incredibly hard for.

Hattie is an incredibly hardworking young girl who trains up to 18 hours a week, including private lessons, to be the triple threat that she is, singing, dancing, and acting with heart, drive, and a dedication well beyond her years.

Her talent, determination, and love for performing earned her a place on one of the elite competition teams that are now representing her country at the Dance World Cup in less than 30 days.

A true once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

She has poured every bit of herself into this, and as her mum, I’ve done everything I can to match that effort financially, emotionally, and logistically. But the reality is, we’re being backed into a corner.

Following the breakdown of financial support from my husband who had previously contributed to her training, transport, and daily needs, I’ve been left to carry everything alone. On what he is allowing me to have from the matrimonial finances, Despite a court order and a fair agreement made in good faith, financial contributions have stopped or been reduced, leaving serious shortfalls.

I will make it clear this is not me saying that he doesn’t pay child maintenance….. that is completely separate and provides her with food and clothing.

The situation is now affecting every part of our lives. Our finances have been drained, and I’m now facing missed bills and damage to my credit, which will likely make it harder for me to rehouse us both when I’m eventually forced to sell our home. All of this is happening because one parent has chosen to walk away from what is both a moral and legal responsibility, and to ignore the court’s ruling entirely for his own reasoning.

This isn’t where I ever imagined we’d be. I’ve raised a child before, on my own, in hard times. I’ve even faced the unimaginable loss of a child, and never once did I ask anyone for help. But right now, I can’t do this without it.

Not for me, for her.

To make things even harder, I’m also suffering from multiple autoimmune conditions following an Epstein-Barr virus attack. I experience frequent bouts of serious illness that leave me bedbound for days at a time. If I were well, I would be working every hour God sends to make this happen, but I’m just not physically able to right now, no matter how much I want to be.

I’ve already booked flights, but I can’t cover the hotel, and extras that come with getting her safely and happily to the Dance World Cup. It breaks my heart that this could be taken away from her simply because of circumstances beyond her control, or mine.

So I’m asking, with every ounce of humility I have: please help me get Hattie to the World Cup.

Even just £1 could help. If you’re not in a position to give, a share of this page would still mean the world to us.

And please, if you don’t agree with this or feel compelled to judge, keep that to yourself. I have no space for negativity or backlash. I am simply a mum doing her absolute best to protect her daughter and fight for her dreams, the way any of us would.

Thank you for reading, and thank you for even considering helping us. Your kindness ,in any form, means more than I can ever put into words.

I never thought I’d ever be in this position but believe me when you’ve lost a child and get that chance to be a parent again there is NOTHING you won’t do for your children.

NOTHING

With love and hope,

Kimberley & Hattie