Thanks to Krissy for details of this fundraising challenge. Ed
Lee White, Mandy Morritt, Anna Newton and Krissy Lloyd will be walking the 84 mile Hadrian’s Wall National Trail to raise money for the Way Forward Programme.
The charity, based at Downside Community Centre, runs a range of activities to support Islanders with physical and learning disabilities and autism. The four hope to raise over £2,000 to purchase new music and IT equipment.
First sponsor
Ryde Demolition are the first Island company to sponsor the trek, with a donation on £250.
Manager Neil Harrison said,
“We’re delighted to be supporting such a fantastic Island charity”
“All the staff do a wonderful job and make a real, positive difference to the lives of the people they work with. This challenge shows just how dedicated they are to the charity.”
Lee White, Way Forward programme lead explains,
“We already support over 100 people, but are getting new referrals every week”
“The new equipment will enable us to support the needs of those with more severe disabilities, as well as increase the range of activities we can offer our existing clients. We are very grateful to Ryde Demolition for their sponsorship, and hope other local companies will follow their lead.”
The Way Forward
Way Forward provides support seven days a week and offers activities including cookery skills, equine therapy, digital photography, and full scale drama productions. It also runs an out-reach programme at the West Wight Sports Centre for those wanting to do art and fashion design.
It is part of the same charity which runs Wight Crystal Spring Water, which provides employment opportunities to Islanders with a learning disability.
You can follow the team’s progress as they train for the Hadrian’s Wall Challenge on Facebook or donate online.
For more information on the activities run by Way Forward visit the website.
