Wednesday 17 November 2010

Summer Holidays

I know, I know. I'm getting really bad at updating Paddy's blog! We had a fab summer with family and friends though, hopefully the piccies say it all xxx

Sponsored Walk Update...


Well it seems an age ago now but we had a really successful fundraising day back in August when a team of about 20 of us hit the promenade and walked for 5 miles to raise money for new equipment for Patrick. It amazed me at the time the amount of support we got on the day as the wind and rain decided to join us but we marched on, kids in tow without a moan from any of them. I've never seen the beach so empty as it was that day in August which made it all the easier for us. Now that all the sponsor money has been collected I can happily announce that we raised around £1250 which has enabled us to buy Patrick an amazing off-road buggy making walks in the country and down the beach or anywhere on grass accessible to him which is just brilliant. We've also just ordered him a p-pod bean bag seat which will give him some comfort at home rather than being plonked on the floor all the time! We have enough funds spare to help sort out his bedroom which we hope to have done in a few weeks time (he currently shares with us). We'll be able to construct a change table for him and make it a great space for a growing boy.

With all that said I have to say a massive thanks to all those who sponsored us and gave there time and energy on the day, I am humbled and honoured that we have so many great friends and family.