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.

	Good luck with the project,it's a fantastic way to remember your beautiful son, Donation by Vanessa Wilson 04/03/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	It breaks my heart to think what has happen to you.Im so sorry. Donation by voula 01/03/09	£5.00
	the shock of your loss still haunts us all but also give's hope and inspiration together with your mothers endless love and determination. thank you Donation by AS 28/02/09	£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid
	A little more for you sweet angel Donation by JC 27/02/09	£50.00
	To a dear little angel, sadly taken from his mummy, x x Donation by Helen Lawrence 27/02/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	in memory of James I hope your with the other little angles now, Denise keep strong, you have both been in my heart since the tragic day xxxxx Donation by Vicki Slack 27/02/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	I am sorry for the pain and suffering and sense of lonliness you must have felt. Sleep tight with the Angels and you will never be forgotten. Donation by Stuart Sellars 27/02/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	James you will remain in my heart forever - you will never be forgotten. In love and memory of your life. Donation by John 26/02/09	£100.00
	A little bit more Donation by Michael Grundy 25/02/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	A little more. Always in my heart. Donation by Jennifer 20/02/09	£10.00
	Rest in Peace little man. x Donation by Horace 17/02/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Sweet and beautiful angel....always in our hearts forever Donation by Jill Cregan 17/02/09	£200.00
	Denise, we really admire your strength. Donation by Karen and Philip Wynne 14/02/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	For you James and your family. God bless you all. Donation by Jennifer 12/02/09	£125.00
	We remember you today, as always, with much love from Abby, Steve, Ellie & Tommy xxxx Donation by Abigail B 12/02/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Thinking of you James today and forever xxxx Donation by Julie P 12/02/09	£15.00
	To Denise - a wonderful memorial for your beautiful son. Donation by Lizabeth22 12/02/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	For James. I will never forget. May this 16th Anniversary mark the beginning of many good things in James' memory. Fly high Red Balloon. Donation by Tiffany Miner 12/02/09	£16.00
	Thinking of you on this day. xxx Donation by Michelle 12/02/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Rest In Peace Little Angel xx Donation by sue 12/02/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	I've thought about James a lot recently and thiink James Bulger House is a beautiful tribute to him. Donation by Jackie Holding 12/02/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Denise we are thinking of you today. We will always keep precious James close to our hearts... love from all @ A dream swiftly stolen xxx Donation by A dream swiftly stolen 12/02/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	thinking about you,dear James,on this 12 of February Donation by Lena 12/02/09	£20.00
	Just something little, in memory of your 16th year on heaven (on 12th February) God Bless you Jamie and your wonderful loving family and friends x x x Donation by Denise Gilhespy-Branfoot 11/02/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	a really worthy cause. saw it on tv a while back. good luck to everyone concerned. Donation by shirley critchley 08/02/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Birthday money donated from my special little boy in memory of another. James will never be forgotten. Donation by Jeremy 07/02/09	£15.00
	For James - never forgotten. This will help so many other children needing help. Well done Denise for doing something so great in James' name. Donation by Janine & family 06/02/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Best of luck with this foundation. James has touch me so so deeply, more than I can express. You can count on my continued support. Donation by Lisa Cartelli 06/02/09	£200.00
	In memory of that dear little boy, what a wonderful tribute. Donation by Andrea Newman 05/02/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Was delighted to hear you are doing something so positive to honour Jamie's memory. Good luck! Donation by Lyn, Paul, Owen and Matthew 04/02/09	£25.00 + £7.05 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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