Newcastle Theatre Royal pantomime stars Clive Webb and Danny Adams very kindly took time out of their busy schedules to present computer equipment to disabled children from across the region supported by Smile for Life.
They presented iPads to Ewan Barry, 12, from Jarrow and to Millie Gallagher, 8, from Sunniside. They also presented Michael Lynn, 12, from Monkseaton with a touchscreen computer monitor.
All three of the children will benefit hugely from the equipment. Millie is profoundly deaf and the iPad will help her to communicate with friends. Ewan has Friedrich’s Ataxia which makes it difficult for him to carry heavy books or laptops, or to write for long periods, so the iPad will make schoolwork much easier. Michael has Autism and the touchscreen monitor will help him work independently.
Clive and Danny also presented the three children and their families tickets to Sleeping Beauty.
The donations of equipment and tickets formed part of Smile for Life’s grant programme. They also kicked off our ‘Five Year Anniversary Appeal’. We are aiming to raise £250,000 over 2012 so we can assist 500 children in need of support this year.
Our work is entirely funded by the generosity of the public and any further support, in either donations or volunteering would be hugely appreciated.
If you’d like to find out more about the appeal please contact Smile for Life on 0191 284 4166, drop us a line on deborah@smileforlife.org.uk or even pop into our office on Ashburton Road.
