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Gareth Pritchard

Gareth Pritchard is raising money for Friends of Ysgol Crug Glas

Participants: Paul Evans,Ceri Roberts,Steve Williams,Peter Davies,Neil Richards

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Gareth's National 3 Peak Challenge · 21 June 2012

Ysgol Crug Glas is a successful special school in Swansea with 53 pupils from 3 to 19 years, having profound & multiple or severe & complex learning difficulties. Friends raise funds for extra equipment, including the project “Changing for the Better” for improved therapy pool facilities.

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<p>Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.</p> <p>The Safer Swansea Partnership based in Cockett Police Station have decided to set a challenge by having a team of seven staff supported by our dedicated driver to take on the National Three Peaks in a continuous 24 hour period scheduled to take place on 21st June 2012.</p> <p>We plan to travel up to Fort William the day before and then embark upon the challenge in the following order;</p> <p>Ben Nevis; 1344 Metres (4409 ft)</p> <p>Scafell Pike; 978 Metres (3209ft)</p> <p>Snowdon; 1085 Metres (3560ft)</p> <p>With an average of eleven hours driving between&nbsp;Scotland to Wales, time is almost certainly of the essence.</p> <p>We've joined together to raise money for Ysgol Crug Glas Special School who&nbsp;require support to help fund a new hydrotherapy unit at the school.&nbsp;Both the staff and pupils at the school are truly inspirational.&nbsp;</p> <h3><a class="organization-name charity-name" href="http://www.justgiving.com/ysgolcrugglas"><span style="color: #2a42c6;">Friends of Ysgol Crug Glas</span></a></h3> <p class="charity-reg">Charity Registration No. 700337</p> <p>Ysgol Crug Glas is a successful special school in Swansea with 53 pupils from 3 to 19 years, having profound &amp; multiple or severe &amp; complex learning difficulties. Friends raise funds for extra equipment, including the project &ldquo;Changing for the Better&rdquo; for improved therapy pool facilities.</p> <p><span style="font-size: medium; color: #009999; font-family: Verdana;"><span style="font-size: medium;">The Project Explained</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: Arial;">An excellent hydrotherapy pool was built at Ysgol Crug Glas in the late 1980s following a public appeal. It is used by disabled people from all over Swansea , including pupils at the school.&nbsp; </span><span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: Arial;">However, the excitement, pleasure and therapeutic benefit gained from using the pool are currently spoilt by the cramped, under-equipped changing and waiting areas. </span></p> <p>&nbsp;<span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: Arial;">This project aims to provide: </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 18pt;"><span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: Symbol;">&middot;<span style="font: 7pt &#39;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: Arial;">Additional larger changing areas </span><span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: Arial;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: Arial;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>&nbsp;<span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: Symbol;">&middot;<span style="font: 7pt &#39;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: Arial;">Ceiling-mounted hoists to maximise space and fully support health &amp; safety&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: Arial;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: Arial;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: Symbol;">&middot;<span style="font: 7pt &#39;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: Arial;">Dedicated wheelchair storage bays </span><span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: Arial;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>&nbsp;<span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: Symbol;">&middot;<span style="font: 7pt &#39;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span><span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: Arial;"> A public entrance separate from the school &ndash; improving&nbsp; security </span><span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: Arial;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>&nbsp;<span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: Symbol;">&middot;<span style="font: 7pt &#39;;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: Arial;">More attractive and modern facilities for all users </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt 36pt; text-indent: -18pt; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: Arial;">A&nbsp;feasibility study and&nbsp;detailed work on the scheme development have been undertaken by <em>Sylfaen Cynefin,</em> a not-for-profit&nbsp;urban design&nbsp;organisation.&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-size: 13pt; font-family: Arial;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>Remember: Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving - they'll never share them with anyone or send you unwanted emails. Once you donate, they'll send your money directly to the charity. They'll make sure Gift Aid (an additional 28%) is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer, too. That means more money goes to the charity, faster, with JustGiving.</p> <p>So please dig deep and donate now.</p> <p>You'll see our team fundraising target on the right.</p> <p>Your&nbsp;sponsorship and donations&nbsp;can really help us smash this goal</p>

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