‘6 Villages for 2006’ campaign
23/08/2006
Italy was crowned World Cup champion but the real winner was SOS Children. As a result of the funds raised we will be able to support 800 orphaned and abandoned children in new family homes in six new SOS Children’s Villages.
In addition, we will be able to provide support to over 5,000 children and 1,000 families through additional community outreach programmes.
A monoprint of Wembley’s famous Twin Towers was the highlight of a football inspired art exhibition held at Ninetythree Gallery in London to support the ‘6 Villages for 2006’ campaign. The online prediction game, SOS Football, raised more vital funds for the campaign by testing fans' knowledge of the teams.
A big thank you to everyone involved in the campaign and for making it such a huge success.
Christmas Cards
You can view a selection of SOS Children charity Christmas cards on our Christmas cards for 2006 page. Cards are available to buy now: call 01223 365589 or email cards@soschildrensvillages.org.uk to place your order.
On the move for SOS Children
On the move for SOS Children
Congratulations to all competitors in the British 10K Run and the London Triathlon who completed the courses. Your support is much appreciated! (Well done to the SOS staff who also took part!)
Johnny Chatterton (right) hitting the heights for SOS Children in the Mont Blanc Half Marathon.
John Herold and his friend Ron making their mark at the Great Scottish Walk 2006.
Stuck for a present at Christmas?
If you are lost for what to Christmas presents to buy, why not think about the gift of sponsorship for a friend or family member? With regular updates from your sponsored child or village it is the best way to make sure that Christmas lasts throughout the year. We would love to talk to you more about sponsorship: please call 01223 365589 or visit our sponsorship webpages and sponsorship directory.
Sponsor a child for life, not just for Christmas.
WOW Celebrity Golf Day
28 September 2006
At the exclusive Buckinghamshire Course in Denham, test your handicap for World Orphan Week. Teams are available at £1,000+VAT. If you would like to enter a team of four please contact Ruth on 01223 365589 or email ruth@soschildren.org.
Schools
Our WOW Schools’ Fundraising Pack contains ideas for events you can hold during WOW week. What about an art exhibition celebrating WOW (with mums and dads encouraged to buy their child’s artwork!), or cake stalls selling world food, or virtual challenges? You can see our schools pages for more information, or if you would like a pack please email schools@worldorphanweek.com.
Companies
Get your colleagues to donate an hour's pay during WOW - with the director leading the way of course! You can download our simple form here and circulate it amongst your colleagues - easy to do with email. You'll see how quickly the money starts coming in.
Hold an event at your office for WOW. There are lots of great ideas such as a family fun day with bouncy castles, competitions and entertainment. Another idea is a dress-down day - everyone pays to wear casual clothes for the day. To make it more interesting you could give it a theme - why not to ask everyone to wear green for WOW?
For more details please email companies@worldorphanweek.com.
Clubs and Groups
Get together with your friends and raise money for WOW - hold a pub quiz, coffee morning, bring and buy, dinner dance, barbecue, picnic - even a sponsored bike ride! Bring the WOW factor to your event! For more details please email events@worldorphanweek.com.
Virtual Challenge
Take part in a virtual challenge - climb the equivalent of Mount Kilimanjaro (six km) up the school stairs or ‘Swim across Lake Malawi’ (20km) by doing laps of the local pool!
Email sponsoredevents@worldorphanweek.com to arrange your event.
Download details from the website: www.worldorphanweek.com
Volunteer Regional Co-ordinator Lindsy is supporting Vietnam for World Orphan Week by involving local brownies and scouts in activities, as well as by holding fundraising walks and getting schools in Doncaster involved in WOW.
Let us know what you are doing and we can feature you in the next newsletter and on the WOW website!