Bromley Salsathon
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Love Salsa?You can make a difference.
You can now make a direct donation to the Bromley Salsathon by clicking on the Virginmoneygiving link below.
You can give generally to the Bromley Salsathon Event, or if one of the participants is registered for online donations you can attribute the donation to them directly by quoting their name in the message section of your donation. ************************** On 21 April 2012, the Bromley Salsathon 2012 took place in The Glades Shopping Centre, Bromley to raise money for two fantastic local charites, The Burgess Autistic Trust and Bromley Mind. 60 salsa dancers, from Bromley Salsa and other local dance schools, danced for a total of 7 hours in front of thousands of passing shoppers to raise (to date) £6,500.
We will also be collecting money on the day, and on 25th May we will be holding our regular Bromley Friday Special, which will in fact be our 10 Year anniversary Charity event, whereby all the proceeds will also go to Bromley Mind and the Burgess Autistic Trust. |
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The Charities |
Burgess Autistic Trust
Charity No: 1002032 We are committed to improving the quality of life of people with ASD and to supporting those who care for them. We are dedicated to raising awareness and increasing understanding of ASD, and by working with partners and professionals, ensure the provision of quality services. www.burgessautistictrust.co.uk Bromley Mind
Charity No: 1082972 Bromley Mind works to enhance and enrich the quality of life of people with dementia and mental health needs. Over 1,500 people each year benefit from our services, which:
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Registration |
All registrations have now closed. For further information on the Salsathon contact Sarah on 07909 841987 or e-mail rodgerssarah@hotmail.co.uk To replace your sponsorship firm, please click the link below. |
Sarah's Story |
Sarah is the advanced teaching assistant at Bromley Salsa. Sarah nominated Burgess Autistic Trust.
***** "My son has Asperger’s Syndrome - a high functioning type of Autism. Life is certainly interesting with Finn. He is highly eloquent and is an intelligent little boy who is caring and very sensitive. But getting him to fit into mainstream life is and always will be, too much to ask of him. He lacks social understanding and so every day is a struggle. Meeting his needs is not easy. Autism is often referred to as a ‘hidden’ disability. People are unrealistic in their expectations of Finn and this affects his self esteem and confidence. The condition is incredibly complex and every individual on the Autistic spectrum is different. And so understanding the condition is not easy. It is not something that Finn will be cured of, nor will he ever grow out of it. It is my responsibility to ensure that he understands his disability and that he develops the right skills and tools so that he is able to live a happy and fulfilling life. The Burgess Autistic Trust has helped us enormously. Through various workshops and visits, they have been able to support Finn, and those who are close to him, in gaining a deeper understanding of his condition. They run a wide range of services and activities specifically designed for children on the spectrum from special low noise, low light cinema trips to supporting children through ‘teenagehood’, a childhood phase that is particularly difficult for those with Autism. Perhaps most importantly, their support continues into adulthood, a time when Governmental help is thin on the ground. I have found their support invaluable so far and I am so grateful to the wonderful people at BAT who work so hard to support families like us. Please help us to raise money to help those on the Autistic Spectrum." |
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