The 151 Club was established in July 2008 with the aim of fundraising in aid of two children's charities. CLIC Sargent was chosen because the treasurer's granddaughter received tremendous support from the charity when she was diagnosed with Leukaemia in 2005 and during her two and a half years of chemotherapy. The secretary's granddaughter suffers with Cerebral Palsy and receives therapy at the BOBATH Centre in Cardiff.
Both grandmothers felt they would like to help ensure that funds will continue to be available so that other families can benefit from the support offered by these two worthwhile charities. The rest of the group members, all volunteers, give 100% commitment to all events organised. Since the launch event on 6th September 2008, the group has raised £10000, which has been divided equally between the two charities.
In addition to fundraising, the group are anxious to make the community aware of the existence of these two charities since our research has shown that not many families are aware that these services are available in the South Wales Area. We work closely with representatives of both CLIC Sargent and BOBATH, and have visited their headquarters to see, at first hand, the support which is given to both patients and family members. More information, on both charities, can be seen on their individual websites.
If you would like to support the work of The 151 Club, and with it the work of BOBATH and CLIC Sargent come along to some of the events or donate online.
