Dinner and dance raises funds for disabled
Fundraisers danced the night away
recently at a ball organised by St John Ambulance to raise a
massive £2,500 for their annual Holiday for the
Disabled.
Champagne reception
The event which included a champagne drinks reception, a three
course meal and a disco was held at Maidenhead Golf
Club and was attended by around 60 people.
Money was generated through ticket sales, a
raffle and a silent auction which
saw bids for lots such as an iPod, champagne, spa vouchers and a
Reading FC match day programme signed by the team. A cheque
for £310 was also presented on the evening by Tim
Bradbury, one of the founders of the disabled holiday on behalf of
Intersurgical in Wokingham for whom he works.
The holiday for the disabled first took place in 1982 when it
was organised as a one off event, however it proved so
successful, it has been run every year since then. The
holiday provides disabled young people with opportunities to take
part in a range of activities which they would not
normally have access to, such as go-karting, bowling and visiting
theme parks while allowing those who care for them all year round
to have a much deserved week off. The holiday is an example of one
of the care projects St John Ambulance volunteers
get involved with alongside their first aid activities.
Commenting on the success of the ball, Graham Hattey, Chairman
of the Holiday committee said, ‘Everyone who attended had a really
great time and we raised a good sum of money which
will make so much difference to the lives of the disabled people
who we take on the holiday. Thank you to everyone who came to the
ball and also to those who have supported us in other ways.’
St John Ambulance would like to thank the Maidenhead
Lion’s Club for funding the venue for the ball and also
Iver and Langley Rotary Club for providing the
welcome drinks.
The charity is continually seeking donations
towards the Holiday for the Disabled which costs around £12,000 per
year to run and also require people to go along as carers.
For more information on the Holiday for the Disabled please
email us