Posted on September 12, 2024 at 3:47 pm
to update them on my most recent trip to Romania. I always find great joy in talking to these little ones and being invited to speak at their assembly. Their sense of enthusiasm and willingness to help knows no bounds and I am sure that their Head teacher, Mrs Harridge must be very proud of her well mannered, rounded, and attentive students!
As mentioned in a previous post, the ‘Note 2 Change’ campaign was the vehicle in which the students raised their funds. Fellow student Jem Windridge- France, headed the campaign by rallying all his school mates to collect as many notes and as much loose change from their friends, families and supporters as possible. In the end,
As such St Margaret’s were applauded for their donation at the Alwoodley Family Fun Day (Link Universal‘s latest
fundraiser) as their cheque was presented on stage by Jem. Plus the Alwoodley Family Fun Day was covered by presenter ‘Kerry Maule‘ of The Lowdown Leeds, a whats on show, aired by ‘Made in Leeds’ TV. This gave the children at St Margaret’s even more coverage with regards to their fundraising activities.
However, the Note 2 Change campaign was also a competition between all the classes of St Margaret’s meaning that only one class could be the ultimate winners. Luckily for winning class 4M, Link Universal have some great sponsors who swiftly got on board and donated goody bags and prizes for the winning class. Along with Link Universal Certificates of excellence, 4M were very happy with their gifts.
The story centered around two brothers namely Archie and Jem Windridge-France. Archie the eldest brother has profound special needs and his younger brother Jem, has spent much of his life fundraising on behalf of his brother and others like him. The story then went on to explain my latest trip to ‘Romania’ and the special needs projects that I volunteered on whilst there. It was after almost a week before I realised that although I was there to look after the special needs individuals, it was the special needs girls who were looking after me.
They stroked my hair, hugged me and smiled in my direction constantly. On the day that I left they began to cry and showered me with presents.
A bond was formed – I now call them my sisters!
My story then came to an end with the pupils of St Margaret’s. Their dedication to the cause and their compassion for those less priviledged than themselves. Due to their steely fundraising determination they are now able to make a difference in other’s lives.
To bridge the gap of poverty, however large or small, is a blessing for all involved.
In conclusion my story ended on a thoughtful note as I explained that if it were not for Archie there would be no need to fundraise for others like him and if it wasn’t for the love of his brother Jem, there would be no Note 2 Change Fundraising Campaign. If it were not for my sisters in Romania and their appreciation there would be no incentive to help. And if it were not for the hard work and generosity of the children at St Margaret’s there would be no funds to help others.
By the end of my talk, I left St Margaret’s with a smile on my face, happy in the knowledge that everyone in that assembly, the children, teachers and Link Universal volunteers had come together. By doing so we have helped to make the world just that little bit brighter!
To see a little more of my talk at St Margaret’s check out the video below.
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