It's been a super-exciting few weeks!
We've been raising awareness with the help of TV and social media.
As a local charity that receives a (massively appreciated) grant from BBC Children in Need, Footprints was approached to feature in the build up to the annual fundraising show to let audiences see just how their donations are spent (this time with Thomas and mum, Helene). The short film has had 28,000 views so far on the BBC news page.
We were also approached by Notts TV to film a session with Xander and his Grandma, Louise. Katie, a Notts TV graduate intern, found out about our charity by investigating a tweet about teapots!
What better way to reach and empower more families than by having parents (and grandparents) talk about their experiences, so this is a big thank you for accommodating us during your sessions and at home.
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Jelly on a plate!
High-Five to three-year-old Ben, who has overcome his avoidance and dislike of messy textures (well, jelly for one). This is a fantastic achievement!
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Exciting news!
We're delighted to have recruited Abbey-Rose Williams, a new Junior Conductor, who is joining us in January. We can't wait to welcome Abbey to our Footprints Family!
Announcing two new Footprints ambassadors!
Two fantastic new ambassadors have joined the team - Becky Sheeran and Karen Richards are already active supporters and we are looking forward to them being more involved. Thank you, ladies.
Working hard to raise awareness of our charity, ambassadors are Len Simmonds, Jackie Clark, Kryshia Ford-Wilson, Lisa Fox, Dave Taylor, Karen Richards, Becky Sheeran, Caroline Samworth and Sally Radford.
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Following the success of the first event in 2016, our ambassador Lisa Fox's second event for us was at the Crowne Plaza Hotel and the setting was perfect.
The Little Footprints Ball raised £14,500 thanks to Lisa and supporters Touch of Charm, Francesca and Alan March, Donna Jordan, and Dave Taylor - Original Nottingham Forest Memorabilia - grateful thanks to some incredibly generous auction and raffle donors, bidders and ticket purchasers too!
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Did you know that we have a Football team?!
Team Footprints FC is the exciting outcome of Paul Brooks' first football event for Footprints in September.
The team's first official game is on Sunday, 2nd December in Eastwood and they will be sporting a brand new kit sponsored by Recon Electrical and the Dog and Parrot.
If you aren't a Facebook user, email us at enquiries@footprintscec.org and we will forward. BTW - if you're a Hollyoaks fan, see 'Dirk Savage' here talking about #TeamFootprintsFC!
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Robin Hood Half Marathon
£6,000 (almost one year's support for two families), that's the amazing fundraising total of our brilliant Robin Hood Half runners including four-year-old Laurence, who raised £737.98 by running in the mini-marathon!
Thank you: Chris Beckitt, Deb Farrell Daly, Karen Richardson, Laura Shaw, Kate Tew, Dave Taylor, Dan White, Abi Sharpe, Ellie Moppet, Katy Potter, Sarah Merrill. We must also thank the 'support crew' for helping with our race village stall and for being the most animated 'race marshall' team!
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Afternoon Tea in Plumtree
What a fabulous way to spend an afternoon!
Thanks to Lucie Gregory and The West Bridgford Liberty Singers, the event raised more than £2,000 for Footprints! Mike and Jackie Clark also provided lots of support with the Burnside Memorial Hall, it's a lovely venue.
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Haircut anyone?
Thank you to Suleyman Basar, Mira's father, for raising £657.85 for Footprints from some very generous customers and supporters!
Thank you to everyone involved in the fundraising!
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A new fundraising activity!
Play the Weather Lottery and have the chance to win £25,000!
Footprints is a benefiting charity
so come and play! Just £1 per go.
Please, take a look to see how it works and sign up -
you never know - it could be you!
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Around this time we would be talking to you about our Cherub's Ball.
We are, but a bit like our charity, it's got a new name!
We're delighted to announce the Footprints Superhero Ball on Saturday 18th May at Colwick Hall.
It's our first birthday!
May 2019 is our first anniversary as Footprints and it's the perfect opportunity to celebrate. Come and leave your footprint on the dance floor and help to make our birthday bash 'super' special!
The definition of 'Superhero' is "a person whose actions or achievements are far greater than what people expect". We meet these Superheroes every single day – they're among us, the children and their families, our Trustees and ambassadors, fundraisers, our staff – it’s a long list! So, come and join us in celebration of Superheroes - we won't be asking you to wear a Lycra suit and a cape (unless you really want to); it’s Black Tie and glamorous frocks as usual.
Limited time to get a great deal!
We're excited to offer an amazing Christmas discount to get the ‘Ball’ rolling. Book a table for ten, pay by 31st December, and the cost will be £450 (£45 pp).
The price per table from 1st January will be £550 (£55 pp) and still incredible value!
Please contact Andrea Kelly for details andrea.kelly@footprintscec.org
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If you need a bit of an incentive to plan your 'new year, new you' here are two events that should appeal! Virtual Runner UK will donate to Footprints 20% of your entry to the Step Challenge in March, and April's London 5K. The beauty is these can be done virtually on your doorstep!
Virtual Runner UK Step Challenge - March 2019
We all make impressions with our footprints, so let’s make them count in our step challenge during Conductive Education awareness week.
Sign up to do the step challenge between 12th and 19th March 2019, complete as many steps as you can to earn your medal and multi-functional headwear combo!
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Virtual Runner UK 5K London Challenge - April 2019
Run or walk 5k between 1st and 30th April 2019 in support of the London marathoners to claim your bling!
The 5k should be done in one go.
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Are you planning to bag a bargain online?
If you shop on Amazon, please, would you support our charity next time you visit the site?
Go to smile.amazon.co.uk and select a charitable organisation to receive donations from eligible purchases. In the search box, type in Footprints Conductive Education Centre, and we pop up as the 2nd option! We will receive 0.5% of the net purchase price, and it won't cost you anything!
Please add us as your charity to support. Once you are registered, it comes up automatically after that (those brilliant cookies ensure that Amazon remembers) and every eligible purchase you make at smile.amazon.co.uk will result in a donation. If you go straight to the main Amazon site to purchase we lose out 😥
Remember, those pennies make pounds!!
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We are also registered on Give as you Live!
Please, register and donate while you shop -
you won't feel a thing!
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