Newtown Family Among Hopefuls for Scotland Trip, Here's How to Help

NEWTOWN, CT — A local family has made it to the final four of a photo contest that will send the winner on a fairy tale trip to Scotland.

The Hughes family of Newtown donned costumes from "The Wizard of Oz" in attempt to win the Today Show's photo contest, which will allow them to stay at Dun's Castle located in Duns, Scotland. The family hopes to win the trip in order for their youngest daughter to meet their 92-year-old great grandmother who lives in the United Kingdom.

"Our spry 92 year old great grandma lives in the UK. She is deaf, so we cannot talk on the phone," wrote Cara Hughes according to Today.com."My daughters write to her often and wish deeply for an opportunity to meet her. This trip and setting would be a fairy tale come true for us."

The trip consists of airfare, accommodation for five nights and a three-night stay in the castle. The family is hoping for a special opportunity after catching a bad break before the holidays.

"My husband came home somberly, just before Christmas, to share that he lost his job," wrote Hughes."It has been a very difficult time for us ever since that moment. We would be grateful for this special family opportunity that we would not have otherwise."

The final stage of the competition allows readers to vote on the four remaining contestants. To see the other contestants and vote, click here.

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