Its only a small amount but I have made a donation via a crowdfunding site to support a local community group.I choose NF2 - based in Stowmarket
NF2 is a rare genetic condition that causes the growth of multiple
benign tumours throughout the nervous system, most commonly seen in the
brain and spine. NF2 may be passed on from parent to child at the time
of conception, or it may start in a family with no previous history of
the condition. It occurs in 1 in 35000 of the population, is often life
limiting, and currently has no cure.
Can You Hear Us? C.I.C (CYHU) is the first UK organisation to provide
informal Social Gatherings that bring people with NF2 together in a
carefree, friendly atmosphere. The primary aims of the Gatherings are;
to reduce the effects of isolation, increase resilience, improve
confidence and self-esteem, and build a supportive community for people
affected by NF2 in the UK.
Many people affected by NF2 require psychological support and often
carry the burden of multiple disabilities such as hearing loss, visual
impairment, facial nerve dysfunction, swallowing complications, chronic
pain, balance difficulties, muscle wastage, restricted limb function,
and sometimes are reduced to using a wheelchair.
The Social Gatherings give people the chance to try new things in a
supportive environment by featuring a variety of fun, and sometimes
slightly challenging, activities that help people to build positive
attitudes towards their abilities. Contrary to the usual focus on what
NF2 patients cannot do, attention is projected onto the things that they
can do, which, with occasional support from others, is much more than
they think.
There are lots of crowdfunding sites such as
http://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/
https://www.buzzbnk.org/
http://www.zequs.com/
http://www.sponsume.com/
So if you have a tenner to spare, why not consider giving it to help some people do something good??
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