ajm200 Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 This was posted on another forum that I belong to. The person who wrote this plea for help is not related to me. I know that you are all willing to support a good cause so I hope you can help with this BTW I have the ladies permission to copy her plea for help Amanda Please vote for a disabled and special needs group -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Friends If I have never happened to mention my involvement with special needs ice hockey before, then I guess you’ll have no idea what this thread is about. If I have, then please feel free to skip the first paragraph! Two of my children are disabled. As a result, they have limitations on what they can participate in, this is not only because of their physical capabilities, but also the lack of facilities for children with disabilities. About 6 or 7 years ago, I found an advert for the Werewolves of London Special Hockey programme. My eldest son joined and has never looked back. He has gained so much from the project, not only learning to skate, but I believe the core strength and muscle control that he built by skating and playing ice hockey has lead him to be able to do more things such as swimming and riding a bike. My daughter also joined about 3 years ago, and despite her dyspraxia, she was invited to join the under 10 mainstream team earlier in the year! For many of our players, this is their only form of exercise. Aside from that; there are so many positives, these players develop their social skills, they have real fun and are proud of their achievements, and we have regular award ceremonies and celebrate their achievements. The players also learn a new interesting skill, after all how many of you can play ice hockey?? (ok Mr Preen you're an exception ) This gives them confidence as it is something that they can do, and something different to be able to talk to an able bodied person about, and not feel that they are ‘second best’. In 2007 the club went ‘full circle’ when my son qualified as a level 1 ice hockey coach, and now coaches the players on the ice – how cool is that? What I’m writing you for is to ask you to vote for us. We are delighted to have been nominated for a National Lottery Award. The Werewolves of London Special Ice Hockey Club is competing against nine other projects for the title of ivillage.co.uk Award for the Best Health Project. We could be in with the chance of winning £2000 and we need your vote to help us win! Please help us win! Please take a moment to vote for us. Just visit http://www.lotterygoodcauses.org.uk/awards Click on ivillage.co.uk Award for Best Health Project category and vote for us – It’s alphabetical so Werewolves are almost at the bottom, you need to click on ‘More’ then ‘Vote’ at the bottom Alternatively you can call 0845 3865178 to register your vote. Every vote counts so please help us to get as many as we can! Thank you in advance for supporting such a fantastic project. P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 done, a very worthy cause! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted June 16, 2008 Share Posted June 16, 2008 Voted too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajm200 Posted June 17, 2008 Author Share Posted June 17, 2008 Thank you all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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