My story

I am running the 2012 London Marathon on April 22nd and am raising money to donate to The Camden Society.  More details on their work is available via their own justgiving page - see link...

I am specifically contributing to the development of their work with people with learning difficulties using music...

Community Music at the Camden Society

 

 

The Camden Society was founded in 1965 to campaign for the rights of people with learning disabilities to live fulfilling and independent lives in the community. We now support over 600 people a week across London and beyond, to manage their homes and everyday tasks, we provide a range of training courses in catering, retail and administration, we help people to find work and encourage them to enjoy a range of recreational activities.

 

Music is an important medium of communication and self-expression for many of our service users, whether it is the opportunity to relax while listening to music at one of our evening clubs, write and produce music as part of a band, or engage in a structured session with one our professional support workers. Music is particularly beneficial for people with complex needs and challenging behaviour as it helps build trusting relationships, diffuses tension, helps people to relax and provides a sense of achievement. Two people who we support who are autistic could not tolerate being in the same room as each other, but working with them through music has helped their social interaction and they are now happy to play instruments alongside each other.  

 

Money raised will enable us to offer more music sessions to people with learning disabilities who use our day services in Tower Hamlets, Southwark and Camden, and to include music making  opportunities at The Great Escape, a summer holiday we organise for our service users every year.

I am looking to raise £1,500 and will update this page as the date of the marathon approaches...

Thanks and dig deep

Tom

My updates 1

Not dead yet!

12/04/12 10:19

My charity

The Camden Society

The Camden Society

Charity Registration No. 1044693

The Camden Society is a London-wide organisation providing a range of modern services that emphasise the human rights of people with disabilities. Founded 40 years ago, it continues to run and develop services to support people to live, work, relax and socialise in the ways that they choose.

Donations 48

Donation by Bela Santos on 08/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Hi Tom. Well done.

Donation by Anita Turner on 01/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Well done Tom and thanks so much for running for the Camden Society!

Donation by Alexandra Kieffer on 27/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Congratulations on your efforts, the run and fund raising.

Donation by Kal Taheem (Trustee) on 27/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Well done Tom & Thank you!

Donation by Toni Martin on 25/04/12

£10.00

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Well done Uncle Tom, Love Rosie xxx

Donation by carla quartley on 25/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done Tom! Meg x

Donation by Megan O'Brien on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Hope it went well

Donation by Anonymous on 23/04/12

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Well done Sir Down, Great time and really great cause... Big ups!

Donation by Bobby on 23/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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well done!Brilliant time and brilliant cause x

Donation by francesca mooney on 22/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Hope you "lubed up" properly Tom, you normally do :) Good luck today mate. Cheers

Donation by Jeff Gunstone on 22/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done - good cause! You can thank maidey for this donation! You got a good friend there! :)

Donation by Alec Smith on 22/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Good luck!!!!!!xxx

Donation by Lucy Willans on 22/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Tom xx

Donation by Jo Deal on 22/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Tom! Best wishes, Cath ( Sara Buchanan's sister)

Donation by Cath Gaunt on 21/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Tom! Thanks for running for The Camden Society - we really appreciate your fantastic efforts.

Donation by Sara Buchanan on 21/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck tom! Love nikki & mace x

Donation by Nikki Deal on 21/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Tom!

Donation by Jessica Gilbert on 21/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Amazing- Good Luck! x

Donation by Michelle Byrne on 21/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Tom, best of luck for tomorrow you are running for a fantastic charity! Tell Denise Largin I said hi!xx

Donation by Shelley Williams on 21/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck bruv :)

Donation by Matt Cameron on 20/04/12

£50.00

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Tom. Good luck mate and remember that being overtaken by Mr Blobby is no disgrace! Rock on!

Donation by Keith Grimwood on 20/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Keep on running! Remember I am at the Kings Arms, Tooley Street, SE1. I will buy you a pint!!!!

Donation by Kevin Garlick on 20/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck son!!!

Donation by Lee Bainbridge on 19/04/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Good luck Tom.

Donation by Ian Blair on 18/04/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£872.00
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£872.00
  • Gift Aid£202.25

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