Saturday

6 June 2009

Saul Junction

Gloucester - Sharpness Canal

Event Charities 

One of the main aims of the Regatta is to raise funds for and awareness of worthwhile local charities. 

Don’t forget if you are raising funds to take advantage of Gift Aid, which could increase every £10 you raise to £11.20.

You may raise funds to support your own or nominated charity or support the charity that we have chosen. We hope you will support them too.

Our Charity for this Year is:
 

St Roses School Smile Appeal

About the Appeal

St Rose’s School is a remarkable organisation with outstanding abilities in the education, care and therapy of children with severe disabilities and complex health needs.

Their vision is to benefit as many children and families as possible. The School prepares children for life in the community or further education. The young people at St Rose’s take pride in their progress and feel empowered by their achievements.

The school helps them gain personal fulfilment and skills for greater independence. St Rose’s today deals with ever increasing levels and complexity of disability. It is essential that they evolve to meet the needs of the most severely disabled children who come to them.

The children need hydrotherapy on site. (currently they have to travel 28 miles each day). Therapy in water brings freedom from artificial aids, increased wellbeing as well as a safe environment to practice skills like standing or walking. Water puts a child on a more level footing with their brothers, sisters and friends.

Without funding, the children will have to continue with their long and uncomfortable journey for hydrotherapy. Due to logistical constraints, most will to miss out.

The little ones need a new Early Years Department at ground floor level with direct access to a sensory play space and the beautiful grounds. Currently they have a daily struggle with a lift. They urgently need to make these improvements and provide a better quality of life for our children. Your donation will make this happen.

Charity Registration No 271922