Just over one week until our Charity Golf Day!

We now have 30 teams confirmed for Stanley's Memorial Charity Golf Day on Friday September 20th and with a target of £10.6k to raise we can now proudly let everyone know what that money is going to go towards.

EACH

EACH have launched a "Fund the Hospice for a day" scheme and we are very proud to be the first ones on this new scheme.  £5,300 helps Quidenham operate for just one day, allowing children and their families to access the care and support they need. This includes:

• Short break care which allows families to have a much needed rest knowing their child is receiving the best possible care
• 24/7 symptom management by EACH's True Colours Symptom Management Team
• Hydrotherapy to promote relaxation, improve muscle strength and movement and to relieve pain
• Music therapy to aid communication, expression and to encourage physical and cognitive development
• Specialist play to help build confidence, promote choice, create memories and help understand, cope and reflect on medical experiences
• Care at end of life including memory making and funeral planning
• Family support sessions offering emotional and psychological support including bereavement support

All of these are invaluable and mean a tremendous amount to the children and their families.

The day that we have nominated to fund is January 2nd, 2014 which would have been Stanley's 3rd birthday.  We can think of no more fitting tribute!

GOSH

With GOSH we have elected to put funds towards equipment that will directly benefit the Cardiac department.  So far this year we have put £5k towards part sponsoring a cardio probe to be used with an Echo machine which is a crucial piece of equipment in the diagnoses of heart conditions.  We have also nominated a portable echo machine with funding required of £80,000 as our next piece of equipment to part fund.  Both of these help to diagnose heart conditions within children and are simply a vital piece of equipment.  We know from Stanley's experiences how often they are used, and how important these items are.
 
Brad

The 2nd Stanley McLean Memorial Charity Golf Day is fast approaching!

After the success of last years golf day where over £9,400 was raised we are looking forward to the 2013 edition with even more exciting prizes and auction items.  An expected 128 golfers will be set to tee off on the 20th September not only raising thousands for Stanley's Trust but also giving themselves a chance to win some amazing prizes.  One of our main sponsors on the day, Intouch Systems will be putting up a laptop as a nearest the pin prize on the 6th hole, while Mini Cooper Norwich will have a brand new Mini on the 14th tee for any lucky competitior who scores a hole in one!

Marriott Hotels and Country Clubs have once again shown tremendous support to our events and so far we have received overnight stay with golf at the stunning Dalmahoy near Edinburgh, Hollins Hall which is on the doorstep of the Yorkshire Dales, Tudor Park, just minutes away from Leeds Castle in Kent and the grand Breadsall Priory just minutes from Derby.

In addition to great hotels breaks we will be auctioning of a signed Chelsea Team top, signed Liverpool team top, Ian Poulter signed picture and a Teddy Sheringham signed Titleist cap amongst other items.  Stoke City have generously donated 2 tickets to the Norwich City game on the 29th September in Stoke along with car parking and entry into their Sky Lounge.

We are always on the lookout for more items that we can either use for prizes, raffles or auction and if you have something that you would like to donate to help us raise thousands for these great charities please contact Brad on 07963827051.

One year on.........

 It has been just over one year since we lost our beautiful boy Stanley after his 3rd heart surgery at GOSH.  While every day is a challenge knowing that he is continuing to help other children through everyones fundraising efforts gives us a tremendous amount of comfort.  In one year over £35,000 was raised to support GOSH so that they can continue their lifesaving work.  We are now into our second year and we hope to be able to continue to raise money not only for GOSH but also for EACH, who have given our family tremendous support.

For everyone who has taken on a fundraising challenge, donated time and money, attended one of our events or just simply became more aware of why GOSH and EACH are so special, we thank you.

An amazing amount raised!

The first Stanley McLean Brighter Futures Dinner and Dance is now in the books and with the inclredible generosity of everyone who attended we managed to raise a staggering:

£3,416.24!!!

Thank you to everyone who came on the night, bought raffle tickets, bid on the silent auction, and just continued to reach into their pockets to continue to give!

From the glorious weather to the fantastic disco the entire evening was a great success.  Thanks has to go to the team at Sprowston Manor for the fantastic food and great service and highlights of the night have to include Jenny riding her raffle prize of a childs bike across the dance floor, Paul winning a silent auction prize that he didn't even bid on, and a certain 2 nurses who, in their own words, "owned the dance floor!"

Mickey from the Optimum Group has organised a link where you can purchase photos on the night, with a portion of those proceeds also going to the Charity.  Click here to see the photos on the night!

Once again,

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!

Brad and Debbie

One night to go!

Everything is just about ready for the very first Stanley McLean Trust Brighter Futures Gala Dinner and Dance tomorrow night.   73 people will be in attendance at the stunning Marriott Sprowston Manor to enjoy a 3 course meal, raffles and games before dancing the night away.   We have been receiving more amazing raffle prizes including overnight breaks from Marriott Hotels such as:

• Sprowston Manor, A Marriott Hotel & Country Club
• London Marriott Maida Vale
• London Marriott West India Quay
• London Marriott Marble Arch
• Marriott Peterborough

The Great Ormond Street Children's Charity have very generously sent up an Xbox360, PSP, Nintendo 3D DS and a child's bike, all of which will be raffled off to raise as much as possible.  Over £500 worth of raffle tickets have already been sold, with more to come on the night.


Check back later to see photos and how much was raised for Stanley's Brighter Future Fund at Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital!

Brad

Just 10 days to go to the inaugural Brighter Future's Gala Dinner!

The very first Stanley McLean Trust Brighter Futures Gala Dinner is nearly upon us and we have once again been incredibly touched by the generosity of business owners and friends in donating raffle prizes.  For those of you attending the evening raffle prizes will include:

• £50 gift certificate to the Unthank Arms
• 2 tickets to the Unthank Arms Comedy Festival for Tuesday July 24th
• A 3 course Sunday lunch for two at the Queens Head in Hethersett
• A signed cookbook from renowned Norfolk Chef Richard Hughes of the Lavender House
• A remote controlled 1:7 scale Ferrarri (very cool!!!)
• Cinema City film vouchers
• numerous bottles of wine and spirits
• and many many more!

In addition to great raffle items we also have a few secret prizes which we are holding back for some on the night games to raise even more money, so make sure you bring some coins with you, as well as a £10 note to write your name on!

We have also been able to secure the services of fundraising-auctions.co.uk who will be supplying some fantastic silent auction prizes with reserve prices starting at just £60 as well as a few live auction items.

Make sure you are "Dressed to Impress" (I have already had a dry run to make sure I still fit into my tux!) as Mickey Amey from the Optimum Photography Group will be taking pictures on the night for you to purchase with a portion of the proceeds going to Stanley's Trust.

And to finish the night off Compact Disco will be getting everyone on the dance floor!  The wine has been chosen, the fizz is chilling and we are excited about welcoming all of you on the night to a great evening of fun, games and most of all raising as much as possible for Stanley's Trust and Great Ormond Street Childrens Hospital!

Brad

Limited Tickets for the Gala Dinner Still Remain!!!

Very few tickets still remain for the very 1st Brighter Futures Gala Dinner on July 13th at the Marriott Sprowston Manor in Norwich.   We have some great raffle prizes including city hotel breaks from Marriott, a signed cookbook from the Lavender House, and my personal favorite, a very cool remote controlled Ferrari!

The evening starts with a welcome drink of fizz, some great games to get everyone going and raise more money, a 3 course meal and half a bottle of wine per person.  The evening finishes with a dance with music provided from Connection Disco until late.

Enjoy a great night out while helping us to raise thousands for Great Ormond Street Hospital and Stanley's Brighter Futures Fund!  More info on the upcoming events page or by contacting Brad on 07963827051.

If you cant make it but still want to help out we are always looking for raffles prizes!  Please get in touch if you have any items you wish to donate and we will be sure you are mentioned on the night.

 Brad