Footsteps Foundation was chosen to be one of the two local charities benefitting from this year’s Wittfest at The Plough Inn in Long Wittenham. For the second year running, our creative volunteers painted lots of faces, children and adults, across the weekend. The weather was lovely, the music was great and it was a fantastic atmosphere. We attended the cheque presentation and took home £1,650 for Footsteps.
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Stephen attempts two gruelling challenges in one day!
On October 19th, supporter Stephen Morgan will attempt not one but two gruelling challenges in aid of Footsteps Foundation. In the morning, he will complete the Grim Duathlon, a 5k run followed by a 20k bike ride and then another 5k run. Despite the Duathlon being a big challenge in its own right, Stephen will also attempt the Grim Blackout by night – a 15k run in the dark! We think he deserves a medal! If you would like to show your support, you can sponsor Stephen at http://www.justgiving.com/Stephen-Morgan8 Every little helps to fund a footstep!
Tea Room Take-over
On Saturday 7th September, a team of Footsteps volunteers took over the tea room at Dorchester Abbey for a couple of hours. They were busy selling home-made cakes and serving cups of tea to local residents and tourists visiting the renowned Abbey. In only two hours, the team raised £250 for Footsteps Foundation. Thank you to all those who made cakes and donated their time to help out.
Internship opportunity
Footsteps Foundation is seeking a Fundraising Assistant to help with the development and management of the charity’s fundraising activities.
The role will involve assisting with a range of fundraising and administrative activities, including
research, administration, customer service, event management, trust fundraising and
database support – an interest in working across and gaining experience in all these areas is vital.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an intelligent, highly organised and creative candidate.
To see the full role description or request an application form, please contact clare@footstepsfoundation.com
Donate an hour to help a disabled child
Footsteps Cerebral Palsy Awareness Week takes place between the 11th – 18th May and Footsteps Foundation is appealing to individuals to donate an hour of their salary to help a disabled child access the rehabilitation they so desperately need.
During an hour of therapy at Footsteps, a disabled child can achieve 100 steps on the treadmill. By donating an hour of your salary, you can help make this possible.
You can join Footsteps staff and therapists in donating an hour of their salary by visiting our Just Giving page to make your own donation.
Footsteps Cerebral Palsy Awareness Week: 11th-18th May 2013
Footsteps Cerebral Palsy Awareness Week will soon be here for the second year running. There will be something for everyone to get involved in and we are appealing to families, schools and businesses to help make it a success.
Friday 17th May will celebrate FOOTSTEPS FRIDAY.
It is a great opportunity for schools, companies and families to join together in celebrating the achievements of children attending Footsteps.
You can get involved by:
– Holding a coffee morning or cake sale at work or at your child’s school
– Wearing fancy dress to work or encouraging your local school to hold a non-uniform day
– Entering a team into the Oxford Fun Run on Saturday 11th May
– Donating an hour of your salary to help a disabled child access an hour of therapy
Footsteps Foundation will publically acknowledge all schools and businesses who get involved during the Awareness Week.
For further information about FOOTSTEPS FRIDAY and FOOTSTEPS CEREBRAL PALSY AWARENESS WEEK, please contact clare@footstepsfoundation.com or call 01865 343851.
Vote for Footsteps Foundation
Direct Debit are giving a Big Break to one lucky charity by donating £2,000 to the organisation that gets the most votes. Sums of £1,000 and £100 will also be donated to other charities.
Please vote for Footsteps Foundation by visiting the Big Break website. Voting will end on the 31st March.
The Footsteps team wish you a Merry Christmas
Wishing you a very Merry Christmas from the team at Footsteps.
Well done to all the children who have attended sessions this year and thank you to all of our supporters, volunteers and donors for your continued support.
Have a wonderful Christmas!
Footsteps Foundation gets a ‘special mention’ at the OCVA Charity Awards
Pip and Clare attended the OCVA Charity Awards at the Town Hall in Oxford on the 23rd October. Footsteps Foundation was nominated for the ‘Charity of the Year’ Award and received a special mention on the night.
Footsteps Filmstars!
It’s been a busy week at the Footsteps Centre! We have just finished filming for our first professional film which documents the lives of Footsteps families and shows how the Footsteps therapy programme continues to make a positive difference to the lives of many children.
Thank you to all those who have contributed to the project and a special thanks to Tracy Christie for volunteering her time and expertise to the project.
We are very excited to see the finished product at the end of the year! And if that’s not enough, we will soon be working with a group of students from Oxford Brookes University who will also be producing a short film for Footsteps. Watch this space!