Wantage WI keeps on Giving
It is with such shock and horror that we witness war in Ukraine as President Putin invades this independent state. Millions of Ukrainian people are being displayed. This is some of the stuff our ladies donated the the annual meeting.
A thank you all our ladies for your wonderful donations of
toiletries for ‘clean slate’ the Charity that helps abused women and men.
The lady that Liz had been in contact with (Tracy) came over to collect all the bags and a huge box of miscellaneous items – I cannot tell you how thrilled she was to receive them. They will be given out over the Christmas period.
Thank you again for helping to put a little smile and joy around at what can be a difficult time of the year for many ladies who are suffering at the hands of someone who should be caring and loving them.
Well we are back! We have continued with charitable activities throughout lock down take a look at https://wantagewi.com/covid-19-virus-what-virus/ andhttps://wantagewi.com/welcome-to-2021/ We are back and now collecting items to support our Afghan refugees!
Rita did manage to visit Fitzwaryn Special School on 13th March. She spent an hour there being shown around and observing the work being done. It really is an amazing school with such dedicated staff ensuring that all the children, no matter how severe their problems, achieve their potential. Our £300 cheque was well received by the two Library Ambassadors who told her that it will be spent on “lots more books.” She came away feeling quite emotional and so glad that we could help in some small way.
Brain Tumour Charity and London Marathon
In February Diane organised a soup kitchen after the monthly meeting to raise money to support Kris Beasley to run in the London Marathon. Kris is married to her niece Carly who was diagnosed with 2 brian tumours in September 2017 only months after marrying Kris. All money will go to the Brian Tumour Charity
Our amazing ladies raised a fabulous £480 getting Kris over the £2000 mark.
Royal British Legion
Wantage WI President Rita Hetherington handing over a Cheque for £100 to Jenny Hannaby, President of Wantage Branch of the Royal British Legion. The money was raised by selling poppies knitted by our amazing Charity Knitting group.
Brave the Shave
Wantage WI regularly support several local Charities making donations of goods and money.
In October 2017 the ladies sponsored Louise who had decided to Brave the Shave in support of Macmillan Nurses and Little Princess Trust.
Macmillian Cancer Support exists to help improve the lives of people affected by cancer – those with cancer and their families, carers and communities.
The Little Princess Trust provides real hair wigs free of charge to children and young adults up to the age of 24, who have sadly lost their own hair due to cancer.
Sandra one of our members and a lifelong friend of Louise donated her time and expertise as a hairdresser to cut Louise’s hair.In all total of £1,024 25p was raised.
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