It is estimated by experts that one in 400 people are affected by cerebral palsy at birth. Cerebral palsy is a disorder of movement and posture which appears in the early years of life. Cerebral palsy can occur regardless of sex, race, maternal age or social background. The condition affects people in a number of different ways and may cause difficulty in controlling the arms, legs head and body. Only 40% of children with a disability take part in sport after school compared to 79% of the general population.
Founded in 1968, CP Sport is dedicated to helping those with cerebral palsy to express themselves through sport. We do this by providing opportunities at all levels of ability – from “taster sessions” at the grass roots level right through to the Paralympic Games. Not only do we provide sports recreation for the community, we also provide valuable support for the educational sector. We offer coaching and training opportunities and specialist advice in classification.
CP Sport does not receive any government funding and we rely totally on individuals supporting our work. We are delighted that we are involved with the Great Nottinghamshire Bike Ride. Please help CP Sport encourage more disabled people to participate in sport.
For further information please contact us on 0115 9252620 or email dhardy@cpsport.org
Marie Curie Cancer Care is delighted to have been chosen as one of the charities to benefit from the Great Nottinghamshire Bike Ride and we hope everyone has an enjoyable day.
Marie Curie Cancer Care provides high quality nursing, totally free to give terminally ill people the choice of dying at home supported by their families.
A Marie Curie Nurse provides specific care, such as giving medications and treatments and monitoring their effectiveness. Because the Marie Curie Nurse is in the home for several hours at a time, she can give the patient’s regular carer (usually family members) the chance to take a break from caring to rest, go shopping, keep in touch with the outside world, or simply get a good night’s sleep. Carers also benefit from the opportunity to discuss their worries and fears with someone who has time to listen.
This service is provided free of charge, 365 days of the year and 24 hours a day. A Marie Curie Nurse is requested into a patient’s home via the District Nurse or a GP referral. Marie Curie Nurses tend to be requested at the latter stage of the cancer journey.
For information please call the Fundraising Office tel 0115 9382626 or email: sue.rowlett@mariecurie.org.uk
Rainbows is the children’s hospice for the East Midlands and cares for children between the ages of 0 and 19 who have sadly been diagnosed with a life-limiting condition.
Whist offering respite, palliative and terminal care for the children Rainbows also offers support to the whole family and in particular brothers and sisters who have to cope with the distress of witnessing the deterioration of a much loved family member.
Rainbows receives no direct government funding and every year we have to raise in excess of £2 million to keep the doors open to the children and their families who come to stay.
Sadly the need for Rainbows will never disappear but happily with help such as yours we will be there to meet the need.
For more information call 0115 9452114.
You Too Can Make A Dream Come True
All over the UK children are bravely suffering from life threatening illnesses and many of them have just one wish. These wishes are varied, often expensive and many families are not able to afford to make these wishes come true. However, with the help of our supporters of When You Wish Upon A Star, over 10 000 wishes have already been granted.
Making wishes come true is not only beneficial to the poorly child, but also to the parents, as they see their child’s tears transformed into laughter and frowns turned upside down. The charity feels that it is of the utmost importance to involve the parents and siblings in the special day of the very special child.
In order for When You Wish Upon A Star to carry on granting the wishes of poorly children everywhere, we are reliant on the generosity of people like you. With your help, we can make these children’s wishes a reality.
If you would like further information about the work of When You Wish Upon A Star or would like to help in any way please call 01332 517082, email: hayleyatwishupon@aol.com or visit our website at www.whenyouwishuponastar.org.uk
