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Katie's fundraiser for The Newman Holiday Trust

Katie Gaskell is raising money for The Newman Holiday Trust
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Walking · 12 October 2023

Established in 1981, the Newman Holiday Trust began by running a one week summer holiday for children with special needs. The Trust now provides holidays for about 130 children with special needs aged four to sixteen each year, in various locations around the UK. Due to the high level of skilled care they require or financial circumstances, the children selected for these breaks would not otherwise receive a holiday. The holidays provide a range of fun activities in a safe and supportive environment and use a care ration of one helper to one child at all times. The Trust is an entirely voluntary organization and owes its success to over 200 people who dedicate their free time to helping these children. This voluntary structure ensures that every penny raised goes directly towards a child's holiday.

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Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

I’m planning to challenge myself to walk with my walking frame 3.5km around my local Greenway which is a fantastic flat and level surface in a peaceful area in Monton.

I have cerebral palsy quadriplegic which can make getting around difficult and I do require support with various daily activities this can be very frustrating at times as my body doesn’t always do what I want it too!

I’ve decided to raise funds for the Newman’s Trust as this charity gave me the opportunity to enjoy a wonderful holiday with them myself when I was younger. The volunteers went above and beyond by supporting me so well, my experiences that week have had such a positive effect with lasting happy memories that I’d like to raise money so another child can enjoy the experience I did.

I have recently been to volunteer for a day on one of the holidays which was amazing to go and give something back !

The Newman Trust slogan is changing Lives and they have definitely changed my life.

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