CHARITY CORNER… ORGANISERS OFWEST LOTHIAN
CHILDREN’S TAXI OUTING PICK UP CASH BOOST
An annual event for West Lothian chil- dren has been given a cash boost. According to the Daily Record, Eddie Millar, the taxi driver who started the West Lothian Spe- cial Needs Child- ren’s Taxi Outing with his wife, Helen, accepted a cheque for £500 from Mor- risons in Livingston at the football stadi- um on Monday April 15, alongside fellow committee mem- bers Alex Lamont and Margaret Dick- son. Speaking to the Courier, Helen said:
“When you have children with learn- ing difficulties, it can be difficult to take them into certain environments be- cause they can have meltdowns. “This event is for them and their par- ents. They come out for a nice day, and if there is a meltdown, nobody bats an eye - there’s no judge- ment as everyone’s in a similar situa- tion.” The taxi outing - which will take place on May 6 - is now entering its third year, and it will see 40 primary-aged
their time to show the kids a great day, with prizes for the best fancy dress. The taxis will take the children on a drive around the area,
eventually
Caitlin and Jackie Galloway of Morrisons Dedridge with Helen Millar (chair West Lothian Special Needs Taxi Outing) with partners who help on the day
children with special needs enjoying a day out with their families. It will begin at Liv-
ingston Football
Stadium at 9am, where kids will be put into taxis with 25 drivers giving up
ending up at Liv- ingston Rugby Club for a barbecue, a buffet, and a range of activities. There, families will be able to enjoy face painters, magicians, bouncy castles, a disco, and a ‘unicorn’ - amongst various other attractions. Eddie said: “If any- one wants to sup- port
the special needs taxi outing,
DUDLEY MAN TO TAKE A LEAP OF FAITH IN AID OF BRITISH LIVER TRUST
Local man, Ambas- sador to the Mayor of Dudley
and
Chairman of Dudley Private Hire and Taxi Association, Shaz Saleem, from Dud- ley is about to take a stand in the fight against liver disease by taking on a 160ft bungee jump off a crane at Cliff Lakes, Tamworth to raise vital funds for the British Liver Trust. Shaz, 33 was to don his British Liver Trust T-shirt on Sun- day 28th April and aimed to raise £500 but has so far raised £865 to support patients affected by liver disease. Shaz said: “This is a very
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cause, we often neglect the liver and fail to understand just how important it is. I was shocked to learn that the liver is responsible for 500 different func- tions in the body, it’s a busy little organ. “The work the Trust is doing is amazing and we all have a duty to support one another, so I’m doing my part by taking part in a 160-foot Bungee jump, I hope you do yours by sup- porting me.” Audrey Cornelius, Fundraising Manag- er at Liver Trust, says: “It’s down to the generosity of our supporters that we are able to con-
support and infor- mation to patients and their families. They also campaign for better patient care and treatment. The Trust is there to help
everyone affected by liver dis-
ease, whatever the cause and wherever in the UK they live. For more informa- tion on liver disease and the British Liver Trust, please visit w w w . b r i t i s h
livertrust.org.uk
either by helping with
fundraising,
contributing new ideas, or volunteer- ing on the day, they can get in touch with me by email at rhodeia18@gmail. com.” The Millars had the idea for the taxi out- ing at 3am a few years ago, just as Eddie was about to go on his shift. Having been in- volved with the Edinburgh Special Needs Children’s Taxi Outing, he said he thought it would be great if it could be recreated in West Lothian.
Shaz Saleem is doing a bungee jump to raise money for British Liver Trust
tinue raising vital funds to support our work. Good luck and thank you to Shaz for taking on this challenge and helping us raise awareness of the work British Liver Trust does.” The British Liver Trust is the leading UK liver charity for adults; raising awareness of the risk factors of liver disease and providing
Support Shaz by donating to the British Liver Trust through this link:
https://www.justgiving.com/saleem-founda tion01?utm_source=Sharethis&utm_medium =fundraisingpage&utm_content=saleem - foundat ion01&utm_campaign=pfp -email&utm_term=RMAG2JkNZ ”.
MAY 2019
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