TRANSATLANTIC CHALLENGE – Charity Donation
Whilst competing in the race Richard thought
that it would be a good idea to raise money for an excellent cause in
tandem.
Richard's
chosen charity is Chestnut Tree House Children’s Hospice, so if you'd like to
support Richard on this venture then please donate generously to the Chestnut Tree
Appeal. (See below for information).
Many
thanks in advance for your support.
Chestnut Tree House is the only children’s
hospice in Sussex and cares for children and young adults from 0-19 years of
age with progressive life-limiting and life-threatening illnesses from all over
the county.
Completed
in 2003, the hospice provides a ‘home from home’ environment with 10 children’s
bedrooms plus 8 family rooms, a wet and dry play area, computer and music
rooms, a multi sensory room and hydrotherapy pool. The house is set in beautiful gardens within an area of
outstanding natural beauty.
There are potentially 400
families with life-limited children in Sussex.
Chestnut Tree House offers support for the whole family including
psychological support, care in bereavement therapy, end of life and respite
care and sibling support.
The hospice costs
approximately £1.6 million per year to run.
Families
are not charged for their care and the hospice receives no government funding
at all, so it relies completely on the generosity, help and support of the
people of Sussex.
A friend and colleague of Richard’s, Catherine Oehlers, is looking
after the fundraising side of Richard’s trip. If you would like to make a
donation to Richard’s chosen charity you can do so either by direct bank
transfer or cheque as detailed below:-
Bank Transfer:
Chestnut Tree House
Sort Code - 070093
Bank
Account - 33333334
Account Number / Reference - 0321/703797652
Please email Catherine to let her know and include
your home address in the email. That way we can claim gift aid on your
donation, allowing us to make even more money for the children. Coehlers@bwgroup.com - Subject
‘Donation’.
Or
Cheques made payable to ‘Catherine Oehlers’
or ‘Chestnut Tree House’ and sent to:
Catherine Oehlers
B&W Loudspeakers Limited
Dale Road
Worthing
West Sussex
BN11 2BH
Alternatively, if you would like a sponsor form to
collect at your school or workplace etc, please email coehlers@bwgroup.com or ring her on
01903 221800/01273 692142 and she will be happy to send you one.