Parent wins charity lottery after receiving life-changing support
2 mins read
Wednesday 9 July 2025
Mum of autistic child expresses her gratitude to Contact after winning £1,000 through the weekly lottery, a cause she joined to give back for the invaluable support she received during a challenging time.
Kelly first discovered Contact after struggling to navigate the complex processes of securing an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHC Plan) and Disability Living Allowance (DLA) following her daughter’s autism diagnosis. She said:
“I wouldn’t have had the success with my ECH Plan and DLA applications if it wasn’t for the invaluable help and information from Contact. The EHC Plan is as it should be, and my little lady is in an amazing specialist school!”
Wanting to give back, Kelly decided to join Contact’s charity lottery as a way to support other parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Little did she know, she would end up winning the £1,000 prize!
She received the surprise phone call while returning from a family holiday. She told us:
“I would urge anyone to sign up for the lottery as it helps support real parents like me. We have so many challenges and processes to learn, and many, many new acronyms!
It can be a lonely place being a SEND parent. Contact offers parents like us that much-needed help and advice.”
We’re so pleased Kelly turned her entry into a win. And if you join us – you could be next!
Get 5 free entries into our upcoming draw
If you haven’t played our lottery yet, you’re in luck because we’re celebrating its 5th birthday in July by giving all new players 5 free entries!
It’s your chance to be the next player to win the jackpot while funding our vital services to help other families with disabled children.
Simply sign up by 7 August, and we’ll add your 5 free entries to your first draw once your initial direct debit payment has been processed.
