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: £37,604.50

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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.

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Many thanks for your support.

	Donated on behalf of all Millwall supporters by NOLU magazine. Donation by NOLU Magazine 16/05/09	£200.00
	In memory of little angel James, and for the good work of Red Balloon. Donation by Audrey & David 15/05/09	£200.00
	I hope my small funds of being a poor student will really help. God bless! Donation by Amy lou 13/05/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	sending my warmest wishes to an amazing cause Donation by Eve Cooper 09/05/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	James was not with us for long but was lucky to spend that time with a wonderful mother who is turning tragedy into hope. Never forgotten little guy! Donation by a Mom in Canada 08/05/09	£15.00
	Best of luck and warm wishes from NYC Donation by Anne & family 08/05/09	£50.00
	A little bit more. Donation by Michael Grundy 30/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	loads of luck and love Donation by julie 29/04/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	god bless you and good luck Donation by maria 27/04/09	£10.00
	Good luck!! Donation by Grant Davies 25/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	just a little, but from the depth of out hearts Donation by Loretta & family 18/04/09	£10.00
	Happy Easter, James, Denise, Ralph, Stuart & the boys xxx Donation by Abigail B 13/04/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	just a little, but with love Donation by lena and the guys from a dream swiftly stolen 07/04/09	£10.00
	you are an example to all of us Donation by T Hodson 06/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	A little more today sweet baby James. With love to you and your family. xoxoxoxoxoxoxo Donation by Ali Lightfoot 06/04/09	£20.00
	Good Luck with setting up the the James Bulger House, such a brilliant cause, all the best xx Donation by Judi 05/04/09	£10.00
	Donation by Anonymous 05/04/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	A little bit more Donation by Michael Grundy 30/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	best wishes for a great cause from an exiled scouser on the south coast Donation by alan moore 26/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	a good cause well done Donation by redpip 26/03/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	As someone who survived bullying I hope the centre succeeds with all my heart. happy Birthday James you were taken far too young Donation by Alison Oesterholt 24/03/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	An excellent cause Donation by Nicky Parker 24/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Good luck Donation by Rob Arnold 24/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Excellent cause, good on you Donation by Robert O'Rourke 24/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Best of luck, from an exiled Scouser Donation by paulychan 24/03/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck Donation by Alan Davies 24/03/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	For a special little angel, always in my heart little man and never forgotten, love to all your familyx keep strong Denise x Donation by Amanda and Jj 23/03/09	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	Good Luck with the appeal Donation by Shirley Chriswick 19/03/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Baby James....you and your family are in our prayers. You will never be forgotten. Donation by Amy, Matt, Tristen 19/03/09	£50.00
	RIP baby James... all the best to your family in this week of your birthday. Donation by Dianne - SA 19/03/09	£10.00

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* Total raised online:	£33,024.30
Offline donations:	£4,580.20
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£6,376.90

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