Wednesday, 21 August 2013
Sunday, 18 August 2013
Champion Cyclist becomes a Patron of Hearts and Minds
Hearts and Minds founder Ian McGrath commented: "I am absolutely delighted and honoured that Rik has become a Patron. He has been a huge supporter of Hearts and Minds over the last year and helped to raise the profile of the many fund-raising events that he has taken part in, such as the Cycling Buddy Charity Challenge in Spain. Everyone at Hearts and Minds is looking forward to working with him even more closely in the future."
Find out more about Rik here:
Facebook: Rik Waddon
Twitter: Rik Waddon
Website: Rik Waddon Official Site
Tuesday, 13 August 2013
Surprised by an iPad
You've spent weeks collecting old mobile phones to get an iPad through the Hearts and Minds mobile phone recycling scheme for your child. Finally it arrives. So how do you present it?
This is what Toni Harwood did once her campaign was finished:
"The iPad arrived while he was at school, so I took it up with me at the end of the day," she says. "The children were all in the hall practising for the end of year play. But the teachers made time at the end to ask Ethan about his challenge, talk about it in front of the whole school, and then surprise him with the iPad.
"Brought a tear to this proud Mum's eye. Thank you all for making this possible. Now to learn about Minecraft!!"
Could an iPad help your child too?
If you live in Britain, simply collect 165 old mobile phones and the Manchester-based charity Hearts and Minds will exchange them for a new iPad.
Details here:
Website: : heartsandmindsphones.co.uk/
Facebook: facebook.com/HeartsAndMindsUK
More about the charity here: Hearts & Minds Challenge
This is what Toni Harwood did once her campaign was finished:
"The iPad arrived while he was at school, so I took it up with me at the end of the day," she says. "The children were all in the hall practising for the end of year play. But the teachers made time at the end to ask Ethan about his challenge, talk about it in front of the whole school, and then surprise him with the iPad.
"Brought a tear to this proud Mum's eye. Thank you all for making this possible. Now to learn about Minecraft!!"
Could an iPad help your child too?
If you live in Britain, simply collect 165 old mobile phones and the Manchester-based charity Hearts and Minds will exchange them for a new iPad.
Details here:
Website: : heartsandmindsphones.co.uk/
Facebook: facebook.com/HeartsAndMindsUK
Twitter: @handmchallenge
Pinterest: Hearts and Minds
YouTube: HeartsAndMindsUK
Google+: Hearts and MindsMore about the charity here: Hearts & Minds Challenge
Monday, 12 August 2013
Manchester Mums run a lively Facebook campaign to get TWO iPads
A lively Facebook campaign aims to get two iPads for two young men in Manchester via the Hearts and Minds mobile phone recycling campaign.
Annette Jackson is one of two parents behind the campaign:
"My son is autistic and has an iPad that has dramatically helped his speech and education - for example he can count to 10 now! It's really amazing how much it has helped him. I am collecting old phones to try and get an iPad for my nephew Karl, while my friend is collecting for her son Reiss - I met her through our local autism support group."
Reiss is 11, autistic, and has very little language or communication, and sadly his old iPad is no longer working.
"Reiss has been devastated without his iPad, so we are hoping to replace it as soon as possible. We are also hoping to get an app which will help with his communication, and allow us to put timelines and schedules on it, which would help him to cope with daily life."
The other iPad is for 22 year old Karl who has charge syndrome, autistic tendencies, multi sensory impairment, complex learning difficulties and communication difficulties.
The group has been running a successful poster campaign too:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hearts-Minds-Phone-Challenge-for-Reiss-Karl/152291651640593
https://www.facebook.com/events/609596002418001/
Could an iPad help your child too?
If you live in Britain, simply collect 165 old mobile phones and the Manchester-based charity Hearts and Minds will exchange them for a new iPad.
Details here:
Website: : heartsandmindsphones.co.uk/
Facebook: facebook.com/HeartsAndMindsUK
More about the charity here: Hearts & Minds Challenge
Annette Jackson is one of two parents behind the campaign:
"My son is autistic and has an iPad that has dramatically helped his speech and education - for example he can count to 10 now! It's really amazing how much it has helped him. I am collecting old phones to try and get an iPad for my nephew Karl, while my friend is collecting for her son Reiss - I met her through our local autism support group."
Reiss is 11, autistic, and has very little language or communication, and sadly his old iPad is no longer working.
"Reiss has been devastated without his iPad, so we are hoping to replace it as soon as possible. We are also hoping to get an app which will help with his communication, and allow us to put timelines and schedules on it, which would help him to cope with daily life."
The other iPad is for 22 year old Karl who has charge syndrome, autistic tendencies, multi sensory impairment, complex learning difficulties and communication difficulties.
The group has been running a successful poster campaign too:
Check out the campaign Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hearts-Minds-Phone-Challenge-for-Reiss-Karl/152291651640593
The group has also set up a Facebook event, another great way to get friends and family involved:
https://www.facebook.com/events/609596002418001/
Raffle Prize for Phone Donors
Annette also runs a Facebook page to promote the handmade decorative plaques, canvas, photo frames that she makes that give a positive spin on raising autism awareness. These items are used to help charities raise funds locally - and she will be holding a raffle for anyone that donates a phone, and if anyone collects over 10 phones they will receive a free plaque....take a look at them here :)
Annette also runs a Facebook page to promote the handmade decorative plaques, canvas, photo frames that she makes that give a positive spin on raising autism awareness. These items are used to help charities raise funds locally - and she will be holding a raffle for anyone that donates a phone, and if anyone collects over 10 phones they will receive a free plaque....take a look at them here :)
https://www.facebook.com/CloseToMyHeartPlaquesGifts
PLEASE HELP THIS GROUP IF YOU CAN!
Could an iPad help your child too?
If you live in Britain, simply collect 165 old mobile phones and the Manchester-based charity Hearts and Minds will exchange them for a new iPad.
Details here:
Website: : heartsandmindsphones.co.uk/
Facebook: facebook.com/HeartsAndMindsUK
Twitter: @handmchallenge
Pinterest: Hearts and Minds
YouTube: HeartsAndMindsUK
Google+: Hearts and MindsMore about the charity here: Hearts & Minds Challenge
Friday, 9 August 2013
The Voice Star Cleo Higgins becomes an ambassador for Hearts and Minds
Hearts and Minds is absolutely delighted to announce that The Voice Star Cleo Higgins has kindly agreed to become an ambassador for the charity.
In her new role, Cleo will be performing at the annual Hearts and Minds Ball in November (full details for this will be available soon) and will be attending other events as well, and supporting the charity in the media.
For more about Cleo Higgins, her Facebook page is here:
https://www.facebook.com/officialcleo?directed_target_id=0
to hear her amazing voice, check out her YouTube channel:
CleoHiggins
or follow her on Twitter:
@officiallycleo
Watch out for her involvement in upcoming events via the Hearts and Minds website or Facebook pages:
Hearts & Minds Challenge
HeartsAndMindsUK
Hearts and Minds events
Wednesday, 7 August 2013
Prestige Car Club to sponsor Hearts and Minds
Hearts and Minds is delighted to announce that the Prestige Car Club will now be a sponsor of the charity.
Prestige Car Club was founded in 2011 to give everyone a choice of world-class supercars and prestige cars to drive, without the hassle or expense of owning one. A huge thank you from all at Hearts and Minds for your support.
Watch out for their involvement in upcoming events via the Hearts and Minds website or Facebook pages:
Hearts & Minds Challenge
HeartsAndMindsUK
Hearts and Minds events
Prestige Car Club was founded in 2011 to give everyone a choice of world-class supercars and prestige cars to drive, without the hassle or expense of owning one. A huge thank you from all at Hearts and Minds for your support.
Watch out for their involvement in upcoming events via the Hearts and Minds website or Facebook pages:
Hearts & Minds Challenge
HeartsAndMindsUK
Hearts and Minds events
Tuesday, 6 August 2013
GIVEAWAY - Free tickets to Old Trafford thanks to Rio Ferdinand
Rio Ferdinand has kindly donated 1000 tickets for his testimonial match against Sevilla on Friday 9th August at Old Trafford to Hearts and Minds If you want the chance to get a pair of these tickets please email Cheryl on heartsandmindsevents@gmail.com.
The testimonial will kick off at 7:30 pm.
Rio Ferdinand is now 34 and will start his 12th season at the club this year - Sir Alex Ferguson signed him from Leeds in 2002 and managed him at Old Trafford until the end of the 2012/13 season.
Sir Alex Ferguson said: "It is great that the club are granting Rio a testimonial for his services to the club. He is one of the best central defenders this club has seen. It will be a fantastic night for him and the fans, but it also gets next season’s campaign off to a great start."
It will also be another chance to Olympic Champion sprinter Usain Bolt, who will be fulfilling a dream to play for the club and will line out with the team.
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