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MY TRAVEL Essex branches (Lakeside, Grays and
Basildon) are collecting foreign notes and coins for us. (Feb 2003). We can get
this money exchanged. These collections have generated £1600 to support our
research programs. Foreign currency is lying around in everyone's homes. When
the Euro came into use, a lot of foreign currency could not be changed, but we
can get it changed. There is still lots of it about so why not collect this
money for the DSRF? ANY note coin or
even a token is of value to us.
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Foreign Coins - Why not collect them at home or at your
church or social clubs?
Even if you don't live near Essex, you can still collect foreign
currency. There is still lots of foreign coins and notes about so why not
collect this money for the DSRF? Please contact John@dsrf.co.uk.
London Marathon - Is held in April each
year Runners are always needed and we always need sponsors.
Click here to
read about our 2002 London Marathon runner Nifty Nev and see his picture.
Why not have a Garden Party? Parents
and Grandparents have ran several of these events.
Rain or shine its a lot of fun. Friends
and neighbors will want to get involved. A BBQ and a Bring
& Buy stall are a good start. Home made ice cream was a big hit at
one event. A small private raffle can raise money before the
event and during the event. Local businesses will donate
prizes. They are often very generous. Hotels and restaurants may
donate a Dinner for two. A Travel agent might donate a weekend in Paris.
These are prizes that have been donated in the past. Ticket sales
are often less than the value of prizes so you don't need a lot of
prizes just a few good prizes. If the event is not open to the public
there should be no need for a permit but best to make sure and ask.
Tell us about the event and we will send a letter to allow the use
of our Registered Charity number.
Charity Bike Ride 2001 - Birmingham
to London
£5,000.00
was raised this year for children with Down’s syndrome. This is a record and a great achievement by the participants in the bike ride and for the members of the Sikh Arts & Cultural Association who run this event. Over 200 cyclists took part in this ride from Birmingham to London. A huge effort by everyone involved.
Lands End to John of Groats Bike Ride 2001
£1,135.00 was raised by Tim O'Shea and Richard
Catling. An event in which they enjoyed completing very much.
Richard has two young cousins who have Down's syndrome. He said; "It is an
added pleasure to contribute towards such a worthy cause as
yours."
Click here to read his letter
We hope to get a photo
ASAP.
Sponsored Line Dance. Cowboys and
Cowgirls Line up now!
£634.00
was raised for the DSRF by Jean James through a
sponsored line dance. £384 was raised through sponsorship and a further £250
was donated by her employer The Royal Bank of Scotland. This is a useful example
to shows how willing employers are to help in boosting charity donations.
Poppy Wilson (Age 10) can show you how to
organize a Bring & Buy event.
£202.00 was raised
by a Bring-and-Buy sale held at the Southam Primary School in Leamington
Spa. Poppy Wilson (age 10), together with friends Natalie King (age 11)
and Olivia Austin (age 11) organised a bring-and-buy sale where they sold their
treasured toys to raise money for charity.