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Zero2Hero - Our Fairbridge Challenge to raise £10,000

 

What are we doing?

~ Charity Ball and Auction for sporting and celeb memorabilia on Thursday 11th February 2010, at The Atlantic Tower Hotel, Liverpool  

~ Collecting foreign coin and loose change in branches across Merseyside

~ Making & selling chilli/curry & rice to staff to keep them warm in the winter

~ Opening up our own business selling framed prints of Merseyside (Web site to shop to follow)

And

~ Embarking on a sponsored team challenge to cycle from Spinningfields, Manchester to St Pauls Square, Liverpool on Friday 4th December. Dressed as Santa & collecting cash on the way!

Why?

Because Fairbridge works with young people aged 13-25 that other organisations find difficult to engage – giving them the self-confidence and skills they need to change their lives.

The young people often face multiple issues, ranging from school exclusion and homelessness to anti-social behaviour, crime and substance misuse. They often lack family support and exist on the margins of society.  They encourage young people by offering them a unique combination of personal support and opportunity. Opportunity in the form of a wide range of challenging and structured courses and projects. Support in the form a tailor-made action plan for each young person. And they do this in a safe environment that challenges negative behaviour and recognises achievement.

Each year over 3,700 young people choose to engage with Fairbridge and for many it is their first step back into education, training or work.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. 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 please dig deep and donate now.

For further details on any of the events, to buy tickets for the ball or to donate items to help us - please contact louise.a.kelly@rbs.co.uk

Thanks from all the Zero2Hero Team