THANKYOU!!!!! From the bottom of our hearts 🤗🤗🤗🤗
Yesterday, Archie and I hosted our FIRST EVER independent fundraiser. I know that we have been lucky to support and work with lots of other charities in the past (and will continue to do so) but this was our first bash at going it alone.
The purpose of this event was not only to spread awareness about autism and its many early signs (speech delay, no response to name being called, tiptoe walking, etc.,) which so many people are still unaware of, but also to let parents and their amazing children feel that IT’S OK! Being neurodivergent is tough, yes, but EVERY CHILD has so much to offer if they are supported and encouraged to embrace their wonderful unique self!
The Boscombe Salvation Army generously opened their doors and allowed us to use three HUGE spaces to support and welcome families. THANKYOU Salvation Army!!
Check out the vid of us setting up in this STUNNING building here ⬇
https://www.facebook.com/reel/975436744022771
We had a coffee morning/bake sale in “The Sanctuary”, a PHENOMINAL kids fun zone in the main hall and a break out quiet space in the community hall. This meant that kids could play or relax, parents and carers could finally get that very well deserved cup of coffee (and cake!) and most wonderfully – talk to each other and share the highs, lows and all the in-betweens.
We also needed to raise some money to buy more sensory equipment for the many local schools, clubs, CIC’s and families that we at Awesome Archie proudly support. Archie and I are delighted to announce that, minus expenses, we managed to raise a WHOPPING £348!!!!! 😲😲😲😲😲😲😲 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳
This means that we have been able to look at our schools and families request list, get online shopping and we will be able to deliver those support goodies over this coming term.
So far we have purchased this AWESOME lot (each one in multiples) and we still have more to buy so THANKYOU!!!
Finally, my own personal thanks (and there are many) to all of these wonderful people…
Thankyou to EVERYONE that took the time to come! To everyone that bought a cake or coffee or made a donation! It means the world to us as a family… truly!
- To Ray Moye, Angela White, Claire Randell, Dave Mercer and John Starkes for serving the T and Cs, cleaning and clearing up and levelling me when I got a bit teary (that happened quite a lot!) 🤗🤗🤗
- To Emily Randell (Scoff’ Em’s) Adrian Winter, Lou McCall, Colin Lowe, Laura Smith, Michelle Holley, Sheila and Tracey Clapcott for your amazing, donated cakes and treats.
- To Sarah at Baked Boscombe. THANKYOU for everything you did for us. From the multiple, stunning cakes and treats to the loan of your beautiful cake stands, not to mention your expertise and support! It was an honour to meet you and your incredible family and we are so grateful for all you did. PS. peeps, Baked Boscombe serves THE BEST food locally and we HIGHLY recommend you visit them deets in link above.
- Jonathan Searle – What can I say? From the HOURS of prep and planning, the use of your teaching experience, (whether it be through your Sunday School ministry or the many holiday clubs you run ) and your TOTAL understanding of the importance of event’s such as these… THANKYOU!!! Same time next year?! 😉
- And finally to Archie and Herbie whose differences inspire us every day. To Joshua and Daisy for being THE BEST superhero siblings that our boys could wish for (believe me that’s not an easy job) and to my husband, Ian. You are our rock and we are so grateful for ALL you do, so often silently in the background, to support us!
All in all, the day was AWESOME. I don’t mind admitting that I am utterly shattered but feel so grateful and humbled by your kindness.
Here is a collection of our photo wall pics and a link to our donation page if you feel you would like to add to our funds.
(simply scan with your phone x)
THANKYOU ALL!!!