On
Monday 15 September, Shiplake College will undertake its biennial 20 mile
charity walk in aid of five charities put forward by the College Charities
Committee.
With
well over 400 students and staff taking part in the walk from Moulsford to
Shiplake along the River Thames, we are hoping to raise a lot of money through
sponsorship in order to be able to support these five very worthy causes. The
last walk raised close to £20,000 which would be a great target to try and beat
this time around.
The
charities being supported are:
- Thames
Valley and Chiltern Air Ambulance –
some of our boys know just how valuable this service is in our region,
especially when called out to an emergency on the rugby pitches. Shiplake
College very much values the care and service that TVACAA provides and are
pleased to be supporting such a vital emergency service.
- Sue
Ryder –
the care offered by the Sue Ryder hospice provides great comfort not only to
the patients but also to families and friends. Many members of the college and
local community will have been touched by the support given by the Sue Ryder
hospice and it seems fitting that we support them in return.
- Gap
Africa –
a charity much supported over the years by Shiplake College. Gap Africa is run
by Marcel and Sally Wagner who have been associated with Shiplake for many
years and still lead the expedition society trips to Kenya. As part of the
trip, students visit schools in the Kikundu region where money is desperately
needed for resources and buildings.
- Children
on the Edge –
this charity supports children in developing countries that are living on the
edge of society. For a society that has so much, it seems right to support
those who have so little.
- Chiltern
Centre –
a fantastic local charity that offers quality care to children and young adults
with disabilities as well as support for their families. Shiplake has had a
long association with the Chiltern Centre and we are pleased to offer this
continued support.
Sponsorship
forms are available in school. With plenty of notice given ahead of the event,
we hope that everybody will be able to collect a good amount in sponsorship.
All donations can be gift aided as long as the donor confirms they are a UK tax
payer.
Payments
can be made via cash or cheques made payable to Shiplake College. Please return
completed sponsorship forms along with the money to Housemasters or the School
Office.
Please
note donations can now be made online via our VirginMoneyGiving Page.