And The Winner Is...
Standing outside in the freezing cold at the races with a money box in my hand I couldn’t help think, "Why am I doing this?"
When I explain to people what I am collecting for I remember why.
I have been a volunteer and staff member of the Dynamic Centre For Children And Young People With Disabilities for five years now.
Dynamic is a local charity based in Wrexham and is the only provision of its kind in North Wales.
Dynamic gives the members something fun to do after school. It gives children and young people with disabilities a chance to play, socialise, relax and meet other children who have similar disabilities.
It also gives parents respite while their children are having fun.
I placed a few bets for the first time in my life and was lucky enough to win £5 on one race. You may be thinking, "£5? Is that it?", but a win is a win. However, the real winner today was Dynamic, raising a total of £403.46.
With the help of six volunteers (including myself), for an hour and a half’s work we felt a great sense of achievement. I encourage people to help out for local charity, knowing firsthand how wonderful it is.
Volunteer With Dynamic
CLIC Volunteering Page
IMAGES: www.dynamicwrexham.com
3 Comments – Post a comment
GeoffCLIC
Commented 5 months ago - 5th December 2011 - 22:59pm
Stargirl, I am very familiar with Dynamic, it is a fantastic project and a very worthwhile cause, good for you and all the best with your volunteering, you are an unsung hero.
Star Girl
Commented 5 months ago - 6th December 2011 - 19:36pm
Thank you GeoffCLIC
It's been a big part of my life for 5 years and have loved it! :)
FYI Joolz
Commented 5 months ago - 15th December 2011 - 19:02pm
What a great article. I hope you and everyone at Dynamic have a great Xmas.