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Dazzling VWs Light Up Boy's Dinosaur Christmas
11 Dec, 2025
Summary
- VW vans lit with thousands of bulbs visited a young boy's home.
- The display supports the Grand Appeal charity for Bristol Children's Hospital.
- The event honors children who must call a hospital their home.
Dazzling Volkswagen vans, each adorned with thousands of festive lights, recently visited the home of two-year-old Rory Thorner in Winterbourne, South Gloucestershire. The convoy, part of the Christmas Dubs group, provided a magical experience for the young boy and his family. Rory has been a patient at Bristol Children's Hospital since he was seven months old due to a rare genetic mutation.
His parents, Molly and James Thorner, have transformed their home into a dinosaur-themed Christmas light display to support the Grand Appeal, the hospital's chosen charity. The display aims to raise vital funds and bring joy to families who have to spend significant time in hospitals. Rory, despite facing numerous life-threatening seizures and requiring medical support, maintains a positive spirit.
The Christmas Dubs' visit is part of the Grand Appeal's Shine Bright fundraising campaign. The group's upcoming 'Christmas Cruz' events will see more than 100 vans traveling in convoy. Funds raised will support the Grand Appeal's patient hotel, offering families a place to stay with their children during rehabilitation.
