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Sebastians Action :: Christmas in July
Sebastian’s Action Trust is inviting community groups, schools, businesses and organisations to get involved in this year’s annual ‘sponsor a child for Christmas’ campaign.
Every year, Sebastian’s Action Trust - a charity based in Crowthorne that supports families of seriously-ill children and young people - organises a fantastic Christmas party.
Hundreds of people attend, and for families facing an uncertain future with their seriously-ill child, the day creates a wonderful opportunity for precious memories to be made.
It costs around £30 per child for the Trust to create a spectacular party, full of festive sparkle. Among the many attractions families will enjoy are Christmas themed arts and crafts, a face painter, a sensory area, petting farm, disco, BBQ, and the chance to meet real reindeers. And of course, all of the children who come along will receive a special gift from Father Christmas.
In the lead up to the Christmas party, we encourage everyone to get into the festive spirit and make a donation to enable us to make it a day for our families to always remember.
If you would like to organise a fundraising event rather than making a direct donation, we would love for you to contact us with your ideas. We can give you all the support you need to make as much as possible contributing towards this fantastic festive occasion.
To find out more about Sebastian’s Action Trust’s Sponsor a Child this Christmas Campaign, email fundraising@sebastiansactiontiontrust.org or call (01344) 622500.
Sebastians Action :: Christmas in July
About Sebastian's Action Trust:
- Sebastian’s Action Trust is an incorporated charity based at The Woodlands – its outreach facility in Crowthorne, Berkshire. Developed from the vision of one very special nine-year-old boy and launched just twelve days before he died of cancer in 2003, Sebastian’s aim for the charity was to provide a place where life-limited children and their families can holiday together away from the rigours of hospital appointments, gruelling treatment schedules and prying eyes. He wanted to create a private place where memories could be made which would last a lifetime, even if that life was to be cruelly cut short.
- In 2011, Sebastian’s vision was finally realised when The Bluebells, the UK’s first purpose built respite holiday home was completed. Since opening in July 2011, The Bluebells, located in North Waltham, Hampshire, has given hundreds of families the opportunity to spend precious time together.
- In 2017, Sebastian’s Action Trust opened a second outreach facility in Berkshire, The Woodlands, which is a base from which a range of therapeutic services are available to the families of children with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions.