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Along with my brother Brian, I am trekking to Everest Base Camp, flying out to Nepal on Friday November 2nd 2018.  I’m looking to raise in excess of £500 which would be enough money to supply 20 Buddy Bags to 20 children who haven’t had the greatest start in life they deserve. 

Remember 100% of your donation goes to the the supply and distribution of the bags which cost £25 each.

The Buddy Bag Foundation - Buddy Bags for Children in Emergency Care

The Buddy Bag Foundation was created in response to the rising number of children who enter emergency care after fleeing violent situations at home.

Restoring a sense of safety and security into a child’s life during a traumatic time is one of the first steps to recovery. By providing these children with a few essential items, they can help make the transition into emergency care a little easier.

To support children in this situation they have created the Buddy Bag to provide comfort when all else has been removed.

What is a Buddy Bag

A Buddy Bag is a backpack that contains all the essential items a child needs. They include toiletries, pyjamas, socks and underwear. They also include comfort items such as a book, a photo frame and a teddy bear. A Buddy Bag is something a child can call their own, no matter where they go.

The Buddy Bag will also include a postcard addressed to the Foundation so children can write to let us know how their Buddy Bag has helped them and to say thank you.

The Buddy Bags are tailored to suit babies and children according to age groups and gender and cater specifically for children aged 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 and 13-16 years old.

The Cost of a Buddy Bag

• Each donation of £25.00 ensures that one child will receive a complete Buddy Bag full of essential items.
• A donation of £5.00 helps us to provide toiletries to a child in need.
• A donation of £15.00 helps us to provide toiletries, underwear and pyjamas to a child in need.
• A donation of £20.00 helps us to provide toiletries, underwear, pyjamas and a cuddly teddy bear to a child in need.

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