Donation has us doing kart wheels
HI Sunshine News readers,
We hope you’ve had a good week and have managed to stay safe in the sun.
Summer might seem like a quieter period for the team on the surface – our events and campaigns take a break while everyone is on holidays and annual leave – but underneath it, we’re paddling away like ducks.
While we have a waiting list for equipment for children who desperately need it, fundraising never takes a break.
Last week we launched our Halloween challenge, the Chillingham Castle Scarefest, which will take place on October 23. If you’re interested in joining us and being a being a part of this unique and exclusive, hair-raising experience, please visit our website for more information and register by the end of this month: www.thesunshinefund.org/chillingham.
Two weeks ago, our friends at St James’ Square Law Firm invited us to their annual charity karting event and challenged us to enter a Sunshine Team and compete in the race.
As predicted, our team came last with Erin being pulled off the track for dangerous ‘slow driving’.
Despite not lifting the trophy, we were still winners as Paul Monaghan, managing partner at St James’ Square Law Firm, presented us with a surprise cheque for £10,000.
There were a lot of tears of joy as we have a big waiting list for equipment and this money makes a world of difference.
Needless to say, this will support us hugely in helping our children and ensuring the charity can keep supporting the North East.
Last week Amazon celebrated Prime Day and gave us the opportunity to promote our brand-new equipment wish list.
This is a new way of fundraising for us and allows supporters to browse some of the outstanding equipment on our list that children really need and gives them the opportunity to purchase specific items which are delivered directly to the charity.
We know how important transparency is and with much of the North East tightening their belts financially, this is a great way people can donate and see what they’re buying and know the difference it will make to the life of a children with an additional need or disability.
A lot of the equipment we fund is specialist or adapted meaning it can be costly and so the items on our wish list range from £10-£500, making them more affordable.
You will also find a lot of IT and sensory equipment on the list, which we bundle up for our children to offer them a bespoke package to meet their individual needs.
If you would like to find out more about our wish list and purchase an item from it, email me at siobhan. sargeant@thesunshinefund.org or search for The Chronicle Sunshine Fund in Amazon’s wish list section.
Have a great weekend.