10 years ago we were prompted to raise money on behalf of the charity SPINAL RESEARCH, which, although a small charity, does a huge amount of research with the simple intention of finding a cure for paralysis. We organised a one day dressage competition at Brackenhurst Equestrian College and we were helped in this endeavour by many friends in the village. It was such an overwhelming success that we have repeated it ever since and our 10th Annual Dressage Competition in aid of Spinal Research is due to take place at Arena UK on Saturday 24th April.
The competition has grown significantly since the early days and many more friends from the village have come forward to help us. Some come to the competition and help on the day, others have made generous donations or provided sponsorship or bought raffle tickets. All this willing help and magnificent support has contributed significantly to our donation of over £43,000 to the Charity to assist in their research.
This year, with it being our 10th anniversary, we are trying to make an extra special effort to raise sufficient money to push the total raised to over £50,000.
We will be writing separately to those friends who have already declared their support, but we have had the idea of circulating a book of raffle tickets (only 5 tickets at £1.00 each) to every house in the village to give more people the opportunity to become involved in contributing to the total. We are well aware that many of you will have your own charities you prefer to support and if you do not wish to join in we will fully understand. We have no desire whatsoever to annoy or upset anyone. It’s just that we know it is only time and money which is keeping paralysed people in wheelchairs and one day soon a cure will be found.
We are simply trying to bring that day nearer.
Chris and I will deliver the raffle tickets to you (its cheaper than Royal Mail) and we will enclose a SAE for your response. This is at no detriment to the charity as we pay the postage. Even if you only want to buy one ticket the money will be gratefully received and you might win one of the many prizes on offer, the star prize being a pressure washer supplied by Raynor Industrial at New Farm, Hoveringham. If you prefer for us not to contact you in the future please let us know by using the SAE and we can ensure that you are not bothered again.
On a positive note, if you would like more than 5 raffle tickets or would like to make a donation using a gift aid form, please contact us directly either on 01159664644, 07769733772 or by e-mail philnewton@talktalk.net . Working together we can make a difference for paralysed people.
Phil and Chris Newton,
Rose Cottage, Hoveringham
Raising money for Spinal Research