President's Charity for the year 2011/12:
KangaroosKangaroos whose motto is Enriching Young Disabled Peoples’
Lives is my chosen charity this year. Since 1994
Kangaroos have run a wide range of recreational activities for children and
young adults with learning disabilities. Many of whom have additional
behavioural, physical or sensory problems as well as a number with Autism and
Epilepsy. | The members
are offered a wide range of opportunities to have fun with their peers and
enjoy new experiences away from their parents. Activities that others take for
granted but they can only enjoy with support and structure. The various
activities cater for age groups from 6 to 30 and are run by qualified,
experienced staff together with young volunteers.
I have chosen Kangaroos having been, (in the past) one of their Trustees I saw
what valuable work they do and the difference it makes to individual lives.
Funding their projects is very expensive mainly because they require a high
staff/member ratio to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for the children
and young adults. All charities are finding raising funds
and getting grants more difficult in the present economic climate and I felt it
would be good to support this local charity.
Kangaroos, has an excellent website should you wish to find out more about
them, click
here |
