It was smiles all round as Rae Chambers, Manager of Marches Family Network, called in at the offices of Services for Independent Living (SIL) to collect a rather large cheque.
Each year staff from SIL nominate a charity they would like to support with fundraising events throughout the following year.
Last year staff chose the Marches Family Network and the fundraising bonanza included SIL’s annual Easter Eggstravaganza, a Paralympic themed afternoon tea, a Christmas Jumper Party and several raffles.
Lisa Bradley, SIL’s Deputy CEO, said: “Although we are a charity ourselves, we believe that we should also do what we can to support other charities that share SIL’s vision of supporting people to live independent lives and be as active as they can and want to be in their local communities.
“MFN provides activities, services and short breaks for children and young people, aged 0-25 years, with a wide range of disabilities. All of the sessions are group sessions so the young people are able to socialise with their peers and develop friendships. We think this fits brilliantly with our ethos.”
Thanks to the generosity of SIL’s staff and service users the sum of £512.13 was raised.
This year SIL’s charity of the year is Accessible Herefordshire, and SIL is already on a roll, having raised over £70 at its recent Easter Egg-stravaganza..
