Final Harry Potter book to be sent to hundreds of hospitalised children
July 17, 2007 by Andy Merrett · Leave a Comment
On July 21st, thousands of children in American hospitals undergoing life-saving treatment, including chemotherapy and bone marrow transplants, will be treated to the final instalment of Harry Potter.
The Hope for Henry Foundation will deliver thousands of print and CD versions of the book, as well as hosting Harry Potter themed parties at the hospitals, complete with gift bags, trivia contests, readings, and other activities.
The audiobook of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, read by Jim Dale, will be given to children too sick or too young to read the 784 pages of this much-anticipated book.
British Heart Foundation’s Valentine Appeal 2007
December 6, 2006 by Andy Merrett · Leave a Comment
Whether you’re cosily coupled up or a sassy singleton the British Heart Foundation (BHF) has the perfect way to make next Valentine’s extra special. By giving a gift that saves lives you can make February 14 a day to remember, not just for you and your loved one, but for heart patients across the UK.
The Valentine Appeal is aiming to raise £1m which will help fund BHF Heart Nurses and the charity’’s Heart Information Line to care for and support more heart patients and their families. Whether a gift for that special person or a treat for yourself, the BHF has a range of heart-warming ways that you can support the Appeal:
It’s BBC Children in Need day
November 17, 2006 by Andy Merrett · Leave a Comment
Here in the UK, it’s the BBC’s annual charity extravaganza raising money for Children in Need in the UK.
Every penny raised goes towards helping disadvantaged children in Britain.
Fundraising has been going on all week: tonight is the grand finalé, kicking off at 7pm on BBC1.
Join in and raise some money for a worthy cause.
