Edge Grove parents, pupils and staff have continued to do amazing things to support various charities and the NHS in these strange and uncertain times. For that reason we thought it would be nice to celebrate all the incredible things that you are doing and see if we can generate even more support. We know that it’s a very difficult time for everyone and that not all families are in a position to get involved but we hope that you will find comfort in seeing what is being done by your friends and local community.
'You Donate We Deliver'
This has been set up by an Edge Grove parent, Sarah Laster, and her friends to support NHS workers. They are delivering food and essential supplies to a number of hospitals and other NHS facilities. Currently they are delivering food to 13 hospitals, providing 900 meals per day; supplying snacks for ambulance staff; catering for staff in hospitals with no canteen facilities; helping to set up supermarkets at hospitals for staff who are unable to get to the shops; and assisting with catering for a local care home where staff are now living. This is just some of what they are doing. To find out more visit @youdonatewedel1 on Twitter or their Facebook page. If you would like to support them please contact them via Twitter or Facebook or donate here.
Sponsored Run
Oliver in Pre Prep wanted to do something to help the NHS and so decided to challenge himself to run five miles, twice as far as he has ever run before. He took on the challenge on Sunday and did it! Not only did he complete his challenge, he raised over £1300 in the process. An amazing achievement. Well done Oliver!
School Charities
Three of the charities that Edge Grove has been supporting this year have been in touch to say thank you for our support and to let us know about their current activities.
The Children’s Trust sent us their newsletter in which they thanked us for the funds we raised for them at the Christmas Fair. The efforts of the Year 7 and 8s meant that we were able to donate £1,000 for vital work with children with brain injuries. Since they can’t hold their usual fundraising events this summer they have sent us some virtual links and activities. The first was for Easter but I think you’ll agree it can be done at any time. Download the activity pack here.
Hertfordshire Community Foundation (HCF) has set up a coronavirus disaster relief fund appeal raising funds to support voluntary groups providing care and support for elderly and vulnerable people hit by the social and economic impact of the coronavirus. You can find out more and support the appeal here. Visit their Facebook page @Hertfordshirecommunityfoundation and hear the Foundation Director Helen Gray (also an Edge Grove parent) talk about the fund.
Mr McManus is still in training for the postponed London Marathon which he will be running for HCF. Please keep him motivated and on track with messages of support and if you can with a donation (if you haven’t already). Watford and Three Rivers Refugee Partnership (WTRRP) and the Watford Food Bank are continuing to provide food to families and the numbers needing help are growing. Members of staff and their families have been packing boxes and delivering food to those who can’t come to the foodbank. If you would like to help with this either now or in the future please contact Alex Evans. If you would like to make a donation you are welcome to leave food in the Pre Prep foyer and we will ensure that it is delivered. A list of the items most needed at the food bank can be found here.
Thank you to everyone who is doing so much to help in this crisis. From staying at home to setting up organisations – you are all doing your bit.