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£1,334
raised of £750 target by 74 supporters

    Iʼve raised £1,334 to support Crowdys Hill School, Swindon www.crowdyshill.swindon.sch.uk

    SWINDON
    Funded on Friday, 12th July 2019

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    Story

    On the 18th of October 2018 Ciaron McCandless passed away just 12 days before his 18th birthday. Ciaron attended Crowdys Hill School for the past three years, spending the last two years as part of the sixth form.

    He was initially worried about starting at a new school, but Ciaron immediately felt comfortable and this is a testimony to the wonderful teaching in Crowdys. Ciaron had attended mainstream education for most of his life but it wasn't until he joined Crowdys that he began to blossom, both educationally and socially.

    By joining Crowdys, Ciaron was able to fulfil his ambition of joining a football club - JBFC (Julie Bowers Football Club - Julie was also Ciaron's sports teacher), and in his first full season helped the club win their first championship, something he was incredibly proud of - he said they couldn't have done it without him!

    Ciaron also had the opportunity to engage in work experience, working at The Hub on Clive Parade - The Hub is a cafe/shop which is run between Crowdys and The Night Shelter.

    The wonderful work of all the staff & students at Crowdys made a massive difference to the last few years of Ciarons' life. We know they rely on fundraising, organised by The Friends of Crowdys Hill, for many of the opportunities they are able to offer their students and, in memory of Ciaron we would like to raise funds to enable this enrichment. The Friends of Crowdys Hill School Charity allows the school to buy additional equipment and resources to further enhance what they are able to offer to their students.

    The first fundraising challenge is for a friend of ours, Sue Learoyd-Smith, to run the London Marathon on 28th April, 2019. Once she has completed the distance, she will be taking part in an assembly at Crowdys to present a cheque for the amount raised, and to talk to the students about the event.

    We hope this is just the first of many events to raise money for Crowdys in memory of our son, Ciaron x

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    • Crowdys Hill School6 years ago
      Crowdys Hill School

      Crowdys Hill School

      6 years ago
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      Wow, what can we say. This is an amazing achievement.

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    • Crowdys Hill School6 years ago
      Crowdys Hill School

      Crowdys Hill School

      6 years ago

      Well we have arrived at Marathon day, all the hard work training has now come to an end and it's time for Sue to enjoy the run. Although I'm sure she'll never tell you it's enjoyable running for 26 miles. At least it's nice a cool today. Once again we would like to say how grateful we are for the support that's been shown. Here's a photo of Sue picking up her race number, so if you're watching on TV or in person you can look out for her as she runs past. Feel free to shout words of encouragement. Yes she really is that small. :D

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    • Crowdys Hill School6 years ago
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      Crowdys Hill School

      6 years ago

      The last training session took in a very scenic route. Perfect place for a quick break and photo opportunity. #SmilingFromAbove #Ciaron

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    74

    • Jordan

      Jordan

      May 4, 2019

      Ciaron used to joke that once he was 18 he could finally have a massage just like his parents. It broke our hearts knowing that that never happened. He lightened up our working days.Sorry its not much

      £10.00

    • Angie Gunter

      Angie Gunter

      May 1, 2019

      xx

      £20.00

    • Robert

      Robert

      May 1, 2019

      Well done

      £30.00

    • Anonymous

      Anonymous

      Apr 29, 2019

      £10.00

    • Helen Wraight

      Helen Wraight

      Apr 28, 2019

      Brilliant Sue, you're my hero !

      £10.00

    • Lavinia Colley

      Lavinia Colley

      Apr 28, 2019

      Have a brilliant marathon Sue - so pleased I could share some of your (short) training runs! Enjoy the experience and look forward to seeing the bling next week. Vinny xx

    • Nerys Lewis

      Nerys Lewis

      Apr 28, 2019

      Good luck Sue!!

      £10.00

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    Crowdys Hill School

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    A special needs school which caters for children with Moderate and Complex learning needs as well as associated medical conditions including Autism (ASC), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), diabetes, epilepsy and Cerebral Palsy.

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