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: £37,658.50

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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.

	In loving memory of dear James who will never be forgotten Donation by JANE SYMONDS 28/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Joelle Pinner 28/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	I am proud to donate towards such a worthy cause and full of admiration for Jamie's mum. Donation by Julie S 28/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	I watched the documentary last night and as a mother and a human being my heart goes out to Jamie Bulgers mum. Good luck. Donation by Ali 28/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good Luck with the Learner Centre, I hope its a great success. No one will ever forget Jamie. Donation by Nicole Godfrey 28/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	James death moved the whole country and our hearts broke for your pain. Now we can help in a small way. Good Luck! Fx Donation by Fiona T 28/08/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	A fabulous cause for bullied youngsters and one I'm pleased Denise Fergus is deeply involved in. Donation by Ronald Golding 28/08/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	What an inspiration to all parents! Good luck with everything, it is a great way to keep James' spirit alive! Best wishes! Donation by Luke Goodwin 28/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Wishing you the very best of luck Donation by anonymouse 28/08/09
	What a super idea to have the centre in Jamie's name. Well done and I wish you every success in meeting your target. Fiona -Glasgow Donation by FIONA MAGENNIS-Fee 28/08/09	£50.00
	A great cause.. Donation by Vik js 28/08/09
	Still as sad today as all those years ago, sleep peacefully baby James x x Donation by Bernie Cronin 28/08/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	Iv'e just watched the ITV programme,will support this great cause for the rest of my life, RIP James xx Donation by Andrew Mckinley 28/08/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Sorry I cannot afford to give more, but I wanted to give something. You are such a courageous & inspirational woman. God bless xxx Donation by Lilly Clarke 28/08/09
	Best Wishes to a very special mummy.x Donation by Paula 28/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	We will ALL remember James - always. This was the first time we've heard of your plans. Good Luck! Donation by A Parent 28/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	I hope you reach your target quickly. Bless you and your work in memory of James. Donation by carmel 28/08/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	And he will make the world awash with light. Donation by Sara Lynn Gulaker 28/08/09	£100.00
	Donation by Anonymous 28/08/09	£20.00
	Donation by Anonymous 27/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anonymous 27/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	a wonderful cause in memory of a super little chap Donation by anonymous 27/08/09	£30.00
	Donation by David Wallace 27/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Your courage is inspiring Donation by John Charles 27/08/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Pete 27/08/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anonymous 27/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck! Donation by Ian Lockerby 27/08/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	A wonderful project in memeory of such a special little boy. Donation by Sal 27/08/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Donation by Ian Hodkinson 27/08/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Anonymous 27/08/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£33,078.30
Offline donations:	£4,580.20
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£6,382.25

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