Victoria’s attempt is in memory of Victoria’s close friend, Emma Welch, who was an avid fundraiser. Victoria met Emma ‘Daisy’ Welch when they started at Norton Hill School in Midsomer Norton. Over the years they became the best of friends, who were always giggling and laughing together.

EMMA’S STORY

Emma herself suffered from scoliosis. When she found out that her minister Andrew Stammers had been diagnosed with a brain tumour, she decided to raise money and awareness of Brain Tumour Research, because funding was so low. At the age of 12, Emma attempted a Guinness World Record for climbing the height of Mount Everest on an indoor climbing wall.

Even though her scoliosis was getting worse, Emma rode 1000 miles the following year to raise more money. Emma was given a date for her own operation, which took place on 3rd June, 2015. She had been planning to hold the largest Teddy Bears’ Picnic on top of Mount Snowdon and decided to have it just the week before her operation, as she knew she would be out of action for a while afterwards.

Tragically, Emma died the day after her operation following complications, leaving family and friends devastated. It was following Emma’s funeral that Victoria decided to try and carry on fundraising for Brain Tumour Research in Emma’s memory.

FIRST WORLD RECORD

To honour Emma’s memory and the fundraising she did for Brain Tumour Research, the first record is for the Largest Display of Crocheted Items, which is currently held at 13,388.

Emma’s middle name was Daisy, so Victoria learned to crochet the flowers and has since taught her friends and even people at a local arts and crafts event. She found the same bear that Emma was holding in the photo above, and made a daisy headband for her – and Daisy Bear was born!

Victoria invites you to crochet daisies and send yours to her! After the world record attempt on Saturday 4th June, the flowers will be sold off and donated to Brain Tumour Research.

“We are using pink, white and yellow wool. Pink and yellow as it is BTR colours and the white to daisy them up a bit!”

DAISY PATTERN:
Note: use any combination of pink, yellow and white DK yarns for yarns A and B
Using a crochet hook (size 3.5mm to 4.5mm) and yarn A make 4ch, join with a sl st to first ch to form a ring
Rnd 1: 1ch, 18dc in ring, break off yarn A, join yarn B with a sl st to first dc
Rnd 2: (4ch, 1dtr, 4ch, one sl st in next st) until petals meet

Send your finished crocheted daisies before Saturday 4th June to: FAO Victoria Roberts 10M1, Norton Hill School, Charlton Road, Midsomer Norton, BA3 4AD

SECOND WORLD RECORD

The second Guinness World Record is for the Most People Crocheting Simultaneously, which is currently set by 485 Nigerians. The Forum in Bath have donated the use of their facilities for Victoria’s attempt on Saturday 4th June, 2016 when she will try and attempt to break this record.

Victoria has set up a ticketing system to comply with GWR specifications – tickets are FREE – click here to book yours now. 120 places are booked so far, so they could really do with some help! People taking part in the event need to bring some yarn and a crochet hook.

The crocheted daisies will all be on display and the record attempt will take place at 10.30am and last for 15 minutes. As long as the person attending is able to at least make a crochet chain stitch, you do not have to make anything.

Victoria would love for Daisy Bear to be able to break the Guinness World Record and hopes that by raising funds and awareness, people will one day not have to go through the tragedy that is a brain tumour.

JOIN THE ATTEMPTS

WHEN: Saturday, 4 June 2016 from 08:00 to 11:00
WHERE: The Bath Forum - The Forum 1a Forum Buildings St James’s Parade,, Bath BA1 1UG, United Kingdom

IMPORTANT LINKS
Book your FREE ticket to the event at Event Brite by clicking here.
Learn more about Brain Tumour Research at braintumourresearch.org
You can find Victoria’s Just Giving page at justgiving.com/daisy-bear