WITH Women Worldwide have presented a generous £3,500 to the Pumps 4 Kids campaign.
The donation helped the Isle of Man Newspapers/Manx Diabetic Group reach its original stated target of £20,000 to eradicate the current children’s waiting list for pump therapy for Type 1 diabetes.
The money was raised through a charity disco held in March, added to some funds left over from last year’s fundraising efforts.
With Women Worldwide began three years ago and, since then, it has raised £10,000 for charities supporting women and children both in the island and further afield. For further information about With Women Worldwide, call Anne Graham on 491370 or email manxnewwoman@yahoo.com
Our original Pumps 4 Kids campaign hit its £20,000 target in just six weeks, thanks to the generosity of our readers. Launched in conjunction with the Manx Diabetic Group in early March, Pumps 4 Kids aimed to raise the money to eradicate the children’s waiting list for pump therapy for Type 1 diabetes. Pump therapy completely replaces the need for injections.
We set ourselves a target of achieving the total by Christmas, but we did it in just six weeks.
As a result, we decided, with your help, to keep going. It will hopefully mean that, in future, no child will have to wait again for a pump.
We’re keeping our charity account open and hope you’ll keep letting us know about any events you’ve organised. If you would like to help Pumps 4 Kids, send your donation to The Treasurer, Pumps 4 Kids, 9 Hillcrest Grove, Birch Hill, Onchan, IM3 3HZ.
Alternatively, a special account has been set up at Barclays, under the account name Manx Diabetic Group - Pumps 4 Kids.
The account sort code is 20-26-74 and the relevant account number is 33877280.
Donations can be made in person at the bank or by sending the money to Barclays Private Clients International, Isle of Man International Banking Centre, PO Box 9, Barclays House, Victoria Street, Douglas, IM99 1AJ.
Cheques can be made payable to Pumps 4 Kids.
If you are organising an event, contact reporter Angela Gregory on 695642 or email angela.gregory@newsiom.co.im well in advance and we will cover your event and, diary permitting, provide a photographer.