Cricket and Scope UK
Cerebral palsy doesn’t always have a clear cut cause, but some of the causes that could result in a cerebal palsy claim include things such as birth trauma and post-natal injury to the head.
Scope UK is a leading charity that works with families and those who are affected by a variety of disabilities, including cerebral palsy. Recently the charity held a Sporting Inspirations Dinner where cricketing legend Chris Cowdrey, former England Test Captain, and current vice captain of the England team Alastair Cook were in attendance.
The evening consisted of a variety of traditional auctions and a silent one. Chris Cowdrey raised around £20,000 from only eight lots in the auction he called, some of the items won included a large scale replica of Jensen Buttons Formula One car, a tour of the ITN studios and a week-long stay in a luxury villa in Barbados.
The silent auction had a signed picture of the Downton Abby cast, a number of short breaks and holidays, afternoon tea with Cherie Blair at Brown’s Hotel in Mayfair and an MCC cricketing coach for your chosen school. This auction raised another £20,000 and pulled the grand total up to £100,000, which is enough to provide support to 200 families.
The funds raised from this event were going to the project called Face 2 Face, which is a parent befriending scheme. This scheme gives vital support to parents of disabled children by offering telephone support. It is run by a group of volunteer parents who all have disabled children and are trained to offer support, guidance and information to assist parents and carers of those with disabilities. It seems simple enough on the surface, but knowing you are not alone and having someone else to talk to about what you are going trough as a parent can make all the difference.
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