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Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

In the 1970’s my father was very involved in fundraising and the charity with which he was particularly involved (and which was his favourite) with was the Liverpool Royal School for the Blind.

When dad was concerned with the Liverpool Royal School for the Blind, (it seemed to entail him attending dinners with various sportsmen and being photographed with every Miss World from 1970 – 1978), the school was primarily for visually impaired children providing education and training for 5 to 19 year olds.

Times have changed however, and the school, which is a non maintained special school and a totally independent charity, now caters for up to 66 children ranging in age from 2 – 19 years with not only visual impairment but who also have significant special educational needs from moderate to profound including multi-sensory impairment, physical or behavioural disabilities.

The school provides its pupils, some of whom are weekly boarders from all over the country, with the skills, knowledge and aptitudes they can use to lead, as far as possible, an independent life within their own homes and community.

Recently the school was determined by OFSTED to be “outstanding in all areas”. Liverpool Royal School for the Blind is an internationally recognised centre of excellence and specialist teachers have come from as far away as Russia to visit the school and learn from the staff how they work with the children. Mr Joe Byrne, head teacher of the school, was awarded the OBE for his contribution to education

I have spoken to Joe, and he would love to provide the children with a very special garden. For the children who are able, the staff want to teach them how to grow vegetables and flowers, and for those who are less able, a sensory garden with perfumed, prickly and strong tasting edible plants and herbs will enhance their enjoyment and meaning of the garden.

Many of the children use wheelchairs therefore the garden will have to be accessible, have raised beds and, most importantly, be stocked with plants.

If you are thinking of buying me a birthday present (and you haven’t bought it!) I would be very grateful if instead you would make a donation to the Liverpool Royal School for the Blind.

It would be fantastic if we could provide the children with the garden that will enrich not only their education but also their lives.

Thanks everyone

Greg

 

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Royal School for the Blind

Royal School for the Blind

Charity Registration No. 526090

The Royal School for the Blind, Liverpool is a non-maintained special school and a totally independent charity catering for the needs of pupils aged between 2 and 19 years with a visual impairment and additional disabilities, including multi-sensory impairment.

Donations 74

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excellent work! fabulous party!!

Donation by alexandra stansby on 07/01/12

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Well done on a great cause, best wishes from Warren, Gina and Charles

Donation by Anonymous on 17/12/11

£100.00

Donation by Anonymous on 12/12/11

Donation by Anonymous on 12/12/11

Greg, such a fantastic party, good times! Thank you for your generosity and Happy Birthday!

Donation by Bryan Bachmeyer on 25/11/11

£100.00

Greg/Nicky - fantastic party and weekend, one we won't forget. Thank you

Donation by Jane mansouri on 23/11/11

£100.00

Next time, can I come in the helicopter with the Bond Girls Daddy!! Love Connor xxx

Donation by Connor on 23/11/11

Mr Wills, what can i possibly say that hasn't already been said? I just can't wait for your 50th!!!!! Speeeeeeeechhhhhhh!!!!!!!! Xx

Donation by James Leary on 20/11/11

£50.00

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The best party I've ever been too, thanks so much Greg, wills family and everyone who was there.Had a ball,time of my life love to all speeech! ;.)x

Donation by John paul Cooper on 19/11/11

Hi Greg, Happy birthday. Your birthday will be one not forgotten. This is a great cause and your father and mum would be very proud of you.

Donation by Colm and Ger Menton on 31/10/11

£500.00

Hi Greg, Happy birthday thanks for a wonderful weekend. Still want you over in Dublin for your 007 training weekend. Thanks again Colm and Brona

Donation by Colm Brady on 31/10/11

£500.00

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Donation by giles furman on 25/10/11

£75.00

Still can't believe I didn't make it out there. Look forward to being at your 50th in Vegas! Best J

Donation by James and Nicole Lever on 24/10/11

£200.00

Greg, You're a rare breed... a generous friend and a keen businessman. Thanks for a wonderful birthday party. xoxox Philip and Carol

Donation by Philip Wolf on 12/10/11

£100.00

Happy birthday Greg, love from Ann.

Donation by Ann on 11/10/11

Thanks for everything Greg. It is marvellous how you make so many people happy with your generosity. Juan

Donation by juan pericas colom on 10/10/11

£250.00

To buy some cabbages. Happy birthday. Love. Aw xxx

Donation by Amanda Wills on 07/10/11

£2,000.00

Hi Greg, Thanks r for a fantastic weekend,we will never forget it, Love Bri + Reet xx

Donation by rita mcauley on 06/10/11

£400.00

007 you excelled yourself on this Mission M

Donation by Anonymous on 05/10/11

£200.00

Donation by Anonymous on 04/10/11

£1,000.00

Greg - thanks so much for an amazing weekend. Everything was superb from start to finish. Happy Birthday from Dan and Nishma

Donation by Daniel Robb on 03/10/11

£500.00

Agent Greg Wills. Thank you very much for a memorable weekend. We both wish you a great year ahead. Happy Birthday Michael and Lucy

Donation by Michael Gabrielsen on 03/10/11

Thank you Agent Wills... just the most unbelievable time. Have a great year and hope the School gets all that they need. Richard & Caroline.

Donation by Richard Brown on 03/10/11

£200.00

Greg... thanks so much for a weekend to remember for a long time to come. Have a fab 40th year!

Donation by Les Deegan on 03/10/11

£100.00

Thanx for a great weekend, faultless from start to finish. I hope you & your family enjoyed it as much as we did.

Donation by Neil & Bev on 03/10/11

£500.00

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£25,245.01
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£25,245.01
  • Gift Aid£25.00

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