Lorna Watson Community Fundraiser

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Every week in Northern Ireland three children, teenagers & young adults are diagnosed

with cancer

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We are a local charity that supports children, teenagers and young people living with cancer

by providing practical, financial, emotional and social support.

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• In Northern Ireland we support….. – Children of all ages diagnosed with cancer – Brothers and sisters living with cancer every day– Parents of children with cancer

• We support every family member so they in turn can support each other

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Financial Support• Road Miles• Home Heating• Travel for Treatment

Family Programme• Support in the home and in hospital• One to One sessions• Respite and constructive play.

How we help

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Nestled at the foot of the Mourne Mountains, Shimna Valley offers a tranquil setting for families to spend a relaxing holiday together.

Respite Care – Shimna Valley

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• Often a holiday at Shimna Valley provides the first opportunity a family has had to be together as a family, away from hospitals, clinics and treatment regimes.

• Shimna Valley provides the ideal environment of a ‘home from home’ where the entire family can enjoy being a family again.

• In 2012 Shimna Valley will begin its redevelopment project - 16,000 sq ft state-of-the-art centre

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Youth Programme• Age appropriate One to One and group support

• Helping young people overcome fears; rebuild self confidence ; become independent again

• Residential weekends at Narnia• KACTUS• TACT• Over 18• Young Shoulders

How we help

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Narnia - ‘a magical place for special children’

Young people with cancer to go for weekends at Narnia, the charity’s

log cabin set at the foot of the Mourne Mountains in Newcastle

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Kactus go rock climbing

Arts and crafts

Activities

A visit from the Fire Brigade

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• Fundraising…This is where you come in!

With your support we can make a huge difference to children living with cancer in Northern Ireland!

The money raised by you will allow even more children benefit from the charity’s support, helping them overcome their fears, regain self confidence and learn to become independent again.

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Thank you and Good luck!