Ruth Loshak is fundraising for The Red Balloon Learner Centre

Red Balloon - Liverpool Fundraising Page

In memory of:
James Bulger

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Raising money for

The Red Balloon Learner Centre

Charity Registration No. 1109606

The aim of Red Balloon Learner Centres is the recovery of bullied children. In each Centre we provide an 'intensive care' full-time education for up to 15 children aged between 10 and 17 who are unable to go to school because they have been severely bullied. At least half of the students we take have attempted or seriously considered suicide. We promise the students whom we accept a safe environment with clear boundaries for behaviour, and an individual full-time academic, pastoral and therapeutic programme. Once the students have regained their confidence and are able to cope academically and socially, we support them in their return to mainstream school, their entry to further education or to employment. There are currently three Centres, in Cambridge, Norwich and North West London. Red Balloon Learner Centre - Liverpool will be housed in James Bulger House, and is expected to open in 2009.

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Ruth Loshak

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13/03/2010

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Raised: 4%

Target: £1,000,000.00
Raised so far: £37,001.50

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My story

Thank you for visiting the Red Balloon Learner Centre - Liverpool fundraising page, which aims to raise £1,000,000 in order to create James Bulger House, a place where children who have been bullied can study in safety. The young people we take have been bullied to such an extent that they are unable to go to mainstream school. Our aim is for them to recover, and then return to school or move on to college or into employment.

Esther Rantzen, who is a patron of Red Balloon, was inspired to develop the idea of a memorial to James during a visit to Liverpool in 2007. "16th March 2008 would have been James' eighteenth birthday. No life has been more cruelly cut short than that lovely two-year-old, who was murdered fifteen years ago. It is extraordinary that there is no memorial to him. With the help of people in Liverpool and around the world who love and care for children, together we will create James Bulger House, to protect our children and save more lives." Denise Fergus, James' mother, says: "I have witnessed the work that Red Balloon does with bullied children and I am sure that there is a very great need for a learner centre refuge for victims of bullying on Merseyside. If James Bulger House can help save the life of just one child in that terrible situation then it will be a fitting tribute to my son."

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to donate: Red Balloon Learner Centre will receive your money electronically and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 25% in Gift Aid will be added to your donation at no cost to you.

Please donate generously.
Many thanks for your support.

	Donation by Anonymous 20/11/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	wishing this project every success Donation by Jayne Hunt 16/11/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	God Bless Donation by Alan Matthews 10/11/09
	Just a little bit more for James and with best wishes Donation by Lena & all from a dream swiftly stolen 08/11/09	£15.00
	Donation by vivienne howgill 06/11/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	In the nicest possible way, I hope I never need your charity.....however, my children and I wish you all the best. Donation by Kellee Howgill 06/11/09	£10.00
	This is a lovely thought, I am sure the house will be a huge success. Good Luck xxx Donation by Joanna Tully 06/11/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	God bless you and always help you. James will forever be by your side. Matthew and Fatate xxx Donation by Matthew Batchelor 04/11/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Wonderful idea and way to remember James. Good Luck with everything. Donation by Colin Stanton 03/11/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	This is a wonderful cause and so needed. A memorial is long overdue for little James. Donation by moira walsh 02/11/09	£5.00
	Donation by Kathleen Robinson 02/11/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Brilliant cause Denise and a fitting tribute to your son James. X Donation by The Cross Family in Berkshire 01/11/09	£50.00
	A little more for a wonderful cause. Donation by Kayleigh Beall 01/11/09	£5.00
	a lovely positive way to remember dear James Donation by susan sadik 31/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	I am so pleased to hear of this wonderful initiative. Please accept this small donation from a fellow Scouser and Kirkbyite! Donation by barbara vokes 31/10/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	My heart goesout to your loss and your brilliant cause. Donation by Carol Cooper 31/10/09	£5.00
	For James.Never forgotten. Donation by clare atkin 30/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	A little bit more Donation by Michael Grundy 30/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	God bless x Donation by Alan Matthews 30/10/09
	Donation by Katie Maule 30/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Denise you are a very courageous woman and we are so proud of you. James, we love you sweet angel and think of you always. xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo Donation by Lena and "A Dream Swiftly Stolen" 20/10/09	£10.00
	God bless x Donation by Pauline McCabe 19/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by mark butterworth 15/10/09
	We are so proud of you Denise and with you all the way. Look out for the aerial fly-by on the 25th Oct during the match!! xxxx Donation by Angela, Jennifer, Ali + all @ adreamswiftlystolen 14/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Dear James, God Bless You Donation by Anonymous 02/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	sleep peacefully little angel you will never be forgotton xxxxxxxxx Donation by debra ward 01/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck!!!!XX Donation by danny edwards 01/10/09	£5.00
	A little bit more. Donation by Michael Grundy 24/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	All children in the world deserve to grow up in love and peace with their families! Let's fight against violence! In memory of James, R.I.P. Donation by Benedikte, Denmark-mother of 2 23/09/09	£25.00
	A little more to get James Bulger House open! James is never far from you Denise, your guardian angel. I bet he's so proud of his mom. R.I.P. James ♥ Donation by Mom of 3 from Newfoundland, Canada 22/09/09	£15.00

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* Total raised online:	£32,421.30
Offline donations:	£4,580.20
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£6,233.61

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