Brighter Sines charity, vow to help raise more money for
local children’s hospitals and hospices.
Local fundraisers Brighter Sines have vowed to raise more
money for local children’s hospitals and hospices this year, to help the
children of our local communities.
Set up in July 2013 by Maurice Sines and James Crickmore,
to bring awareness and offer help and comfort to those around us. Without help
and support charities and hospices far too often find themselves in hard times.
All money donated to Brighter Sines, is given directly to each cause. Unlike
other charities, no percentage is taken for admin.
Maurice Sines said, ‘ We believe charity should start at
home and with the communities around us’.
So far Brighter Sines have visited Basildon University
hospital’s accident and emergency department to hand out some much needed toys,
to brighten up their visit. They have given money to Alamanda’s Therapy animals,
who help support the terminally ill. Rettendon Primary school as well as 3 year
old Finley Ranson, Battlesbridge. Who suffers from a rare eating disorder
Eosinophilic Enterocolitis, which means he is unable to eat normal foods
without having an extreme allergic reaction.
Money raised has so far come from various events held, a
fund day last September held in Wickford raised £1200. Which included an
appearance from Chas & Dave cockney singer, Chas Hodges, who sang into the
evening. A Christmas dinner and swing night held, raised £684. As well as
various raffles, coffee and cake mornings.
James Crickmore said, ‘ Everyone is willing to send money
abroad, which is great, but they can forget about improving our childrens
education in schools. Or helping hospices give care to the disabled. We will do
more to help our children, but we ask for the support and awareness from our
local communities and businesses.
Forthcoming fundraising events for 2014 are yet to be
confirmed, information will be posted direct to the website:
brightersines.co.uk and facebook page.
