Thank you very much for visiting my fundraising page.
It has been a while since I raised money for sponsorship from my mad cap activities and with so many people raising money for worthy causes I appreciate you taking the time out to read this and hope you can help me in my aim to raise as much as possible for this special place.
My 10 year old son Laurence (in the picture opposite) has a dual diagnosis of Fragile X Syndrome and Autism. When he first arrives at SPACE he’s anxious but once he’s relaxed for a while on the massage bed he’s in his element. It’s not long before he’s sitting by the bubble tubes watching the colours and bubbles which bring a serenity to him that’s not always commonplace. Once totally immersed in SPACE, he’s calm and totally transfixed by the big screen and the room’s music, pictures and lights. It’s a time when he can befree of the barriers that his condition presents and the worst part is trying to get him to leave. Over the years SPACE has given Laurence a place to be himself – a lovely and beautiful boy.
As the blurb says SPACE provides the biggest and most versatile Multi Sensory Environment for anyone with special needs. After 15 years SPACE cannot meet the demand for sessions so the charity are campaigning to raise £3million for a fantastic new centre that will be able to meet many more needs
Their web site can be found here....
http://www.thespacecentre.org/SpaceCentral/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=52&Itemid=61
This year as in 2007 I'm doing the Borrowdale Fell race in August, 17 miles and 6500 ft of climbing taking in Englands highest mountain - Scarfell Pike but this year I intend to follow it 4 weeks later with the Ben Race. Ben Nevis that is, the UK's biggest mountain! This is 10 miles and 4500ft of climb - straight up and straight back down again!! Unknown territory so far but for those that want more info the link is here..
http://www.bennevisrace.co.uk/
Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: The Friends of The Willows Ltd gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.
So please sponsor me now thankyou very much!
If you want to follow me further in the run up to this summers schedule (and into next!) then you can check my blog at http://emmilou-wreckedthighsandinov8s.blogspot.com/
