We’re excited to share that we’ve been working on something really special with an extraordinary 10-year-old named Hugo – and very soon, you’ll see the results for yourself in the form of a brand-new card.
Hugo’s journey began when he was diagnosed with Nephrotic Syndrome, a rare kidney condition that affects approximately 2-3 children per 100,000. The condition causes swelling and fatigue, and means that whenever Hugo catches a cold, he can experience a relapse and needs steroid medication.
Despite these challenges, Hugo has turned his experience into something incredible. Using his love of drawing, he began creating hand-drawn cards to raise money for charity – and those cards have since become a powerful way to share his story and raise awareness of the condition.
“It makes me feel happy doing fundraising”
What started as a few cards sold at school has now raised over £8,000 for the Nephrotic Syndrome Trust (NeST), with Hugo aiming to reach £10,000 before his 11th birthday. Each card he creates is more than just artwork – it’s a way of helping scientists carry out vital research in Bristol and giving other families hope for the future.
For Hugo, the cards are a symbol of kindness and creativity, and the joy he gets from seeing people buy his drawings keeps him motivated to do more.
“My favourite part was when I saw my pictures with full colour and they looked really cool”
We were so thrilled to welcome Hugo into our Mapperley office recently, where he worked with us to design a brand-new card together. This special project combines Hugo’s creativity with our support, turning his sketches into a beautifully finished card that tells his story – and one that will soon be in the hands of our home movers.
Hugo spent the day sharing his ideas, developing his drawings, and exploring how his artwork could be transformed into a card design. It was inspiring to see the imagination and effort he put into every detail, and for us, it was a privilege to help bring his vision to life.
“It makes me feel happy because then I know they are doing the research and raising awareness”
We’re proud to be launching Hugo’s card very soon, which will be shared with all of our home movers. For us, this is about more than a card – it’s about supporting Hugo, raising awareness for NeST, and helping him get one step closer to his fundraising target.
By giving this card to our clients, we hope more people will learn about Nephrotic Syndrome, understand the vital work of NeST, and feel inspired by Hugo’s story.
Ready to help Hugo reach his £10,000 goal? Click below to find out more about Hugo’s journey, and to donate and be part of his incredible journey!