Thursday 17 June 2010

Climbing mountains for disabled children

Maplewood staff, friends and families On SATURDAY 26th JUNE a group of Maplewood House staff,friends and parents will climb Ben Nevis to raise funds for an outdoor activity area for Maplewood accessible for all abilities and promoting interactive play.

Examples of the kinds of equipment which will be part of the activity area include musical equipment, a sandpit, sensory and motor skill equipment, mirrors and much, much more.

Tailored and accessible activity equipment is important to promote the well-being and development of disabled children while having fun. It also helps the staff to do the excellent work they do in supporting families with disabled children.

Friends of Maplewood would welcome sponsorship from individuals and companies for the Ben Nevis event and/or sponsors for individual pieces of equipment.

You can make donations payable to 'Friends of Maplewood' and send to:
The Treasurer,
Friends of Maplewood,
c/o Maplewood House,
Ash Grove,
Bamber Bridge,
Preston,
Lancashire,
PR5 6GY

or contact us at friendsofmaplewood@gmail.com for any further information.

Ben Nevis