Thanks for taking the time to visit our JustGiving page.

We are getting married on the 11th September 2010 and instead of a present we would love it if you would donate to Miles of Smiles charity. We are aiming to raise £2000.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - we raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

Website for the charity: www.milesofsmileslancashire.com

What the charity is about: Well, our aim is to make youngsters feel special.  To put some sparkle and love and a few giggles in their day.

Some children, for whatever reason, aren’t always able to be children.  Some children have to grow up very quickly.  They may face a daily struggle – perhaps having to care for a parent or who have a sibling who takes most of mum and dad’s attention.  They may have a problem themselves or may be going through a tough time.  These are the children who, quite simply, deserve to have a smile in their day.

We do this by organising individual treats – or ‘smiles’ for youngsters who are nominated to us.

The requests for a ‘smile’ are modest – a new hair style or an afternoon shopping.  Maybe a family meal or a meal with friends.  Quad biking, a new outfit even to be a mascot for a local football team!  We have had make overs, photographic portfolios, a day at a horse riding stable, a VIP trip to Blackburn Rovers.   We have even organised for a young lady to sing on stage during a panto.

Whatever it is we try and make our ‘smile’ children feel very special and to forget their problems – if only for a day.

 

So please dig deep and donate now.