CASHING IN: Ladies do their bit for charity.Helensburgh Advertiser
Saturday, 10th May, 2008
Bargain hunters picked up the latest trends and raised cash for a good cause at a “nearly new” clothes sale in Rhu Church Hall recently.
The event, held in aid of Cambodian Acid Survivors Charity (CSC), raised nearly £400 which will help fund free surgical treatment and rehabilitation for victims of the after effects of war.
Joan Walshe decided to hold the fundraiser after speaking to a friend whose son, Professor Michael Irwin, trains doctors and health workers in Cambodia.
She organised the event with the help of Jane Nicholson.
She said: “There is no state medicine in Cambodia and treatment for large sections of the population is prohibitively expensive, so we decided to do something to help those caught up in the legacy of the war against the Khmer Rouge. The sale was very popular and proved a huge success.
She added: “We received donations of beautiful clothing and had help from so many volunteers and we would like to thank all who supported this event.”
The charity aims to improve the quality of life for Cambodia’s disabled children and poor people by developing sustainable health services.
Many patients are the victims of landmines left after the war, cleft palates, cataracts and acid attacks.
To find out more about the charity and the work they do, or to make an online donation, visit www.csc.org Cheques made out to the Children’s Surgical Centre can also be sent to P.O. Box 1060, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Saturday, 10th May, 2008
Bargain hunters picked up the latest trends and raised cash for a good cause at a “nearly new” clothes sale in Rhu Church Hall recently.
The event, held in aid of Cambodian Acid Survivors Charity (CSC), raised nearly £400 which will help fund free surgical treatment and rehabilitation for victims of the after effects of war.
Joan Walshe decided to hold the fundraiser after speaking to a friend whose son, Professor Michael Irwin, trains doctors and health workers in Cambodia.
She organised the event with the help of Jane Nicholson.
She said: “There is no state medicine in Cambodia and treatment for large sections of the population is prohibitively expensive, so we decided to do something to help those caught up in the legacy of the war against the Khmer Rouge. The sale was very popular and proved a huge success.
She added: “We received donations of beautiful clothing and had help from so many volunteers and we would like to thank all who supported this event.”
The charity aims to improve the quality of life for Cambodia’s disabled children and poor people by developing sustainable health services.
Many patients are the victims of landmines left after the war, cleft palates, cataracts and acid attacks.
To find out more about the charity and the work they do, or to make an online donation, visit www.csc.org Cheques made out to the Children’s Surgical Centre can also be sent to P.O. Box 1060, Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
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