On Saturday 7th December, Footsteps volunteers took over the tills at Waitrose in Wallingford and helped to pack the bags of busy Christmas shoppers. Santa’s little helpers did a fantastic job at collecting money and over the course of the day we raised a total of £624.18! Thank you to everyone who helped and donated.
Category: Fundraising
Thames Run 2014
The 2014 Wallingford Thames Run is raising money for Footsteps Foundation and we’re looking for all levels of runners to get involved and join Team Footsteps. It’s an established and increasingly popular event which attracts over 500 runners and is achievable for all. The 10k run taking place on Sunday 25th May at 10.00am features a multi-terrain course along the Thames and around the historic Oxfordshire town, starting and finishing at Howbery Park.
We are also looking for volunteers to help on the day with marshalling and manning the Footsteps stand. To find out how you can get involved, please contact info@footstepsfoundation.com
Please visit www.thamesrun.co.uk for more details on the race and contact info@footstepsfoundation.com if you would like to find out more about running and volunteering.
Radcliffe Orchestra Concert raises nearly £1,500 for Footsteps
The Radcliffe Orchestra did a fantastic job at entertaining its audience of around 140 people on Saturday 9th November. They played music from Beethoven, Chopin and Brahms which was thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended.
Footsteps Foundation would like to thank Grundon for sponsoring the costs of the event. Thanks to their support, we were able to provide wine and refreshments at the post-concert reception, which seemed to go down well with the musicians and guests.
Our volunteers were brilliant. They helped sell tickets, organise the raffle, present gifts to the orchestra and prepare the food and drink. We couldn’t have done it without them!
Special thanks to The Picnic Hamper, Waitrose Headington and all of the local companies who donated gifts and prizes for the event. We raised just under £1,500 for Footsteps Foundation which will contribute towards the cost of therapy for disabled children in need of financial assistance. Thank you to everyone involved in making this possible.
Would you like to do some bag-packing at Waitrose to help raise funds for Footsteps Foundation?
Would you like to help Footsteps raise money by bag-packing at Waitrose in Wallingford?
Saturday 7th December, 10am – 4pm. (Shifts available)
Children and adults welcome.
Please contact Clare at Footsteps Foundation for further details:
01865 343851 / clare@footstepsfoundation.com
One place left for the Adidas Silverstone Half Marathon – 2nd March 2014
The Adidas Silverstone Half Marathon takes place on 2nd March 2014, at the historic Silverstone motor racing circuit. Whether you are attempting your first half marathon, or using this event as a training run for the Virgin Money London Marathon, this race is for you.
Footsteps Foundation only has one Guaranteed Entry place left for the 2014 race so if you would like to get your hands on it, email clare@footstepsfoundation.com for further details.
Once it is gone, it is gone, so grab that place while you can!
Grace collects ‘Child of Courage’ Award
On the 28th September, Grace Windram and her family joined Footsteps Foundation’s Fundraiser, Clare, at the Rotary 1070 District Conference in York. Footsteps Foundation was one of the chosen charities to present to the conference delegates and Grace accepted a ‘Child of Courage’ Award on behalf of Footsteps. Grace looked like a princess and was really pleased with her award. It was such a special occasion and we were delighted to take away £2,000 from the event.
Radcliffe Orchestra Concert – Saturday 9th November 2013
On Saturday 9th November Footsteps Foundation will be the local charity benefitting from the Radcliffe Orchestra Concert at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford.
The orchestra consists mainly of professionals in the health care sector who have been playing together for over 26 years. November’s concert programme will include Chopin’s 1st piano concerto and Brahms’ 2nd symphony.
The concert starts at 7.45pm in the Tingewick Hall of the John Radcliffe hospital. Tickets are £10 (£8 concessions, under 16 free); and includes refreshments afterwards. To buy your tickets please contact admin@footstepsfoundation.com We would love to see you there!
Chocolates for Chocoholics
Once again, Footsteps Foundation will be distributing Chocoholics brochures and taking your orders in the lead up to Halloween and Christmas. There are lots of lovely chocolaty treats and stocking fillers on sale, whether you’re looking for corporate gifts for your clients or stocking fillers for your children. Orders you make through Footsteps, will enable us to claim 15% back which will help us to raise money for family grants.
For a glimpse at some of the chocolate gifts on offer, please visit http://www.chocolate-parties.com/ You can request your brochure and order form by emailing info@footstepsfoundation.com
M&Co Fashion Show – 21st October 2013
M&Co in Abingdon are hosting a fashion show on Monday 21st October at 7pm. Tickets are £5 each and include refreshments and nibbles after the show. All money raised on the night will be donated to Footsteps Foundation.
One of our very own Footsteps mums will also be modelling in the show so come along and join us to see what’s on offer! Visit M&Co’s website for a sneak preview!
Tickets are limited and are sold in advance at M&Co. If you would like to reserve one, please contact info@footstepsfoundation.com
Oscar walks 75m
Congratulations to Oscar for recently completing his longest walk ever.. He walked 78m with his walker and raised £678 for Footsteps Foundation. He also raised money for his school and the British Heart Association. Well done Oscar!