Yesterday Lions Andrew & Lynn Reaney, Jim & Jean Fletcher, Kath & Ralph Buckingham, Pam Simmonite, Keith Liddelow, Paula Hancock, Terry Ackroyd and Janice Maskill joined Thorne Rural Lions, Doncaster Lions, Tickhill Lions and Went Valley Lions on a 5 mile charity walk from the Town Fields Pavillion to Lakeside Doncaster to raise funds for the children’s ward at Doncaster hospital. As it was a family day some members also took their dogs. It was a hot but enjoyable day and we hope lots was raised for a good cause.
We were happy to be able to give a donation when we heard Rotherham Opportunities College and Red Road FM both are not-for- profit organisations were collaborating to support an initiative that will provide radio production training sessions and podcast equipment for young people with learning disabilities This project will give them a chance to develop new skills, build confidence, and explore opportunities in radio broadcasting.
Yesterday Lions Andrew & Lynn Reaney, Jim & Jean Fletcher, Kath & Ralph Buckingham, Pam Simmonite, Keith Liddelow, Paula Hancock, Terry Ackroyd and Janice Maskill joined Thorne Rural Lions, Doncaster Lions, Tickhill Lions and Went Valley Lions on a 5 mile charity walk from the Town Fields Pavillion to Lakeside Doncaster to raise funds for the children’s ward at Doncaster hospital. As it was a family day some members also took their dogs. It was a hot but enjoyable day and we hope lots was raised for a good cause.
It is always a pleasure to support PACT a non profit charity based at Sheffield Children’s Hospital who do so much as they offer support to the families and children with tumours and Leukaemia.
A few details about PACT a service we hope you never have to use but heartwarming to know it is there.
PACT was founded in 1977 – with a donation of £113 – when eight parents created a support group for families whose children had cancer.
PACT started raising funds for a Christmas party and a summer trip for the children. The charity expanded its remit to include children with leukaemia in 1978 and, as funds were secured, services grew to include new ideas like the provision of equipment and facilities for families.
Over the last 47 years PACT has continued to raise money to help support the families, and increasingly to support the ward and clinic at the hospital.
We own and run a house in Sheffield right next to the Sheffield Childrens Hospital.
We provide practical support by purchasing equipment for the ward, school room and clinic and for the community nurses who look after the children in their own homes.
Every year we provide trips and treats for the children and their families and we own three caravans at local well known holiday parks. These facilities provide a welcome opportunity for a holiday break and some quality family time.
We know how families can often struggle financially during this time and where possible we provide breakfast and lunch for the Parents who’s children are inpatients. We also provide a treat trolley for the children where the children can choose two items free of charge.
We offer our support to every family who is referred to the Oncology unit at Sheffield Children’s Hospital and whose child has cancer irrespective of where they live. Our help continues when the child is in remission or even if the child does not survive and it only stops when the child moves on to adult services.
Lions Doing What They Do Best: Volunteering for a Good Cause! This time, Lion President Lynn and Secretary Janice were excited to volunteer for the Marie Curie charity, a cause close to our hearts. While out in the car park, they had a fun surprise when they met Elvis! Also lending a hand were Lion Vice President Jim and Lion Jean, all coming together to support Marie Curie and make a difference in the community.
Not all donations have to be new and we also love to recycle so when his grandsons outgrew there reading books Lion Jim Fletcher took them into Maltby Early Help where they were gratefully received.
PACT was founded in 1977 – with a donation of £113 – when eight parents created a support group for families whose children had cancer.
