Fundraising Trek in Peru
23rd Sept - 2nd Oct 2005
for the National Autistic Society
Helen Rothwell hits the trail and hopes to hit her target!
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These are the boots that will do the walking
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Click on the boots to go to the links below.
This is the link to Helen's Sponsorship page.
Helen says "I have worked with both children and adults with learning, physical and communication difficulties for the last 18 years and am currently working with Autistic young adults in Lindfield, West Sussex. I have been at Hollyrood for nearly four years now and although this can be challenging I enjoy it very much. Although I have been working in care for a long time the only fundraising I have done before is dressing up as a clown for Comic Relief (see pic below). I thought it woud be an exciting challenge to trek in Peru on behalf of the National Autistic Society."
"I have worked for two of the Disabilities Trust homes.
Ernest Kleinwort Court, Burgess Hill, West Sussex and
Hollyrood, Lindfield, Nr Haywards Heath, West Sussex
Helen at work with clients at Ernest Kleinwort Court, Burgess Hill, Sussex
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Helen at work with clients at Hollyrood, Lindfield, Sussex
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"I am proficient in Makaton which is a unique language programme offering a multi modal
approach using signs, symbols and speech for the teaching of communication, language and literacy skills. Makaton was devised for children and adults with a variety of communication and learning disabilities. I have learnt the 8 stages of Makaton. I have just done a tutor training course and hope to become licenced as a Regional Tutor in the near future."
See the Makaton website for more information.
E-mail Me
An excerpt from the NAS website - about Autism:
"The National Autistic Society exists to champion the rights and interests of all people with autism and to ensure that they and their families receive quality services appropriate to their needs. This site includes information about autism and Asperger syndrome, and about support and services available in the UK."
Much more information about Autism can be found on the NAS website
An excerpt from the NAS website - about the trek:
"The trek along the Inca Trail will enable you to immerse yourself in this ancient civilisation and soak up the Peruvian culture. The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu is rated amongst the ten best trekking trails in the world due to its striking beauty, ancient Inca ruins and diverse ecological zones.
This route includes very different terrain from high desert plateau to tropical Andean rainforest."
Much more information about the trek can be found on the NAS website
"I need to raise £2,500 minimum - hopefully £3,000, for this worthy cause.
I would welcome sponsorship from all and everyone. If you pay income tax then please donate through Gift Aid. This will mean that for every pound you give, NAS get an extra 28 pence from the Inland Revenue, helping your donation go further."
Donations can be made on-line:
If you haven't done so already, PLEASE do it NOW
You can see here how much has already been donated on-line too!
See list of donors and sponsors.
If you prefer to donate by post you can print a form here
Collecting tins are being distributed around Burgess Hill.
You can make your donations at the following places:
World's End Post Office, Leylands Road
The Cafe in the Market Place
VKMs in Station Road (Others to follow)
More pictures of Helen - on holiday with clients
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