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: £37,633.50

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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.

	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
	RIP James Donation by Paul Valentine 17/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good Luck xxx Donation by hayley wilkinson 13/09/09	£5.00
	Donation by annabelle hobson 05/09/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	For James Donation by anonymous 05/09/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	My heart goes out to you and your family. God bless you all. xx Donation by Maureen Kurash 04/09/09
	A marvellous project in memory of James - good luck. Donation by Camilla Kirwan 04/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Watched the BBC Real Crime promgramme, and wanted to help. Good luck with the project Donation by Emma Woodmansey 04/09/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	what a fantastic way to move forward, your little boy would be proud of his mummy. Donation by Ian Whitley 03/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	RIP james im sure you will see your pairents again in heaven Donation by Samuel Cooper 03/09/09
	Well done for turning such a tragic loss into something so positive. Donation by ClareG 03/09/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	This is for James and his Mum x Donation by isobel rattray 03/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	WE WISH YOU ALL THE BEST IN YOUR AIM FOR THIS CAUSE. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU Donation by PETER PALLETT 02/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Donation by Debbie Carvell 02/09/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Denise - You are a brave and remarkable person-I hope and pray you acheive your goal- Donation by Eunice 01/09/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£33,053.30
Offline donations:	£4,580.20
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£6,382.25

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