I know Christmas is NOT the best time to ask anyone for any help with a charity donation– but I have agreed to do a Sahara Trek this January 2012 (78km over 4 days) to help a good friend Sarah Markson raise money for her son Jack’s charity ‘The Hope Charity’.
Not only is Sarah a single mum with two children – Jack her eldest son whom is now 16 years was diagnosed at birth with a rare syndrome and associated learning disabilities. Jack attended The Hope Centre based in N London which is a service for children and young people with special educational needs. It’s teachers and therapists help students aged between 3 – 19 years .
By sponsoring me and supporting HOPE, you will be helping children to realise their full learning potential, help them gain much needed confidence which will enable them to interact more effectively in all aspects of a regular life.
Their motto at The Hope Centre – is ‘Don’t accept me as I am – I can change’ and HOPE really do make this possible.
Also this is the website and short video of The Hope Centre which features Jack (code named James) and gives you an idea of how the centre helps these children.
Jack’s father died earlier this year of Cancer and watching Sarah raise two children alone and in particular one with such significant disabilities has been hard enough but her continuous efforts to help raise money for The Hope Centre to help her son Jack and other children like him is an inspiration to us all. I know I and others really admire her strength, belief and devotion for the never ending and continuous 24 hour care she gives to Jack. I f ever any of you get the chance to meet Jack you would see what an enchanting and delightful boy he is and why The Hope Centre is such a worthy cause in helping these children.
Happy Christmas to you all and please give generously! Nikki x
