The organisers of the 2019 Back to School Appeal are delighted with the initial response and would like to thank all those who have already contributed.
It is not too late to participate. The charities ACCA and Castelo do Sonhos are hoping to help more than 800 needy children this year.
A big thank you to Ricky Dee of The Charity Van: Arm in Arm Messines, to C.A.S.A. - the Social Club, and the Algarve Art Society who have already made very generous donations to the appeal
Thank you also to all of the drop-off points. With the help of their customers, the wonderful teams at Iceland in Almancil, Guia,Gale, and Portimão have already made a start on their collections.
Every small item will help and can be left at the drop off points before 4th September. If you prefer to make a monetary donation we can shop for you: ACCA IBAN PT50 0079 0000 4342641910 122 and there are also collection boxes at the various drop off points.
And special thanks, as always to Gary and Sylvia King of The Golf Shack who are not only a drop-off point but have once again added their support to the appeal on a non-profit basis and are kindly offering to supply good quality backpacks and gym bags at a price of only 5 Euros each set of backpack and gym bag. You can purchase these yourself or order by emailing: backtoschoolalgarve@gmail.com
ACCA and Castelo do Sonhos are aiming to better last years total of 850 back packs given out to needy children but, WE REALLY NEED YOUR HELP TO MAKE THIS HAPPEN. Your generosity will play a part in helping these children make the best of their education and a brighter future.
Items and donations are needed by Wednesday, 4th September.
School Materials and Backpacks can be delivered to the following Drop Off Points:
Alcantarilha: The Golf Shack, EN125
Almancil: Curiosa Indoor&Outdoor , Troto, EN125
Almancil: Iceland Overseas Supermercados
Armação de Pêra: Holiday Inn Algarve
Gale: Iceland Overseas Supermercados
Guia: Iceland Overseas Supermercados
Silves: Castelo de Sonhos
Portimão: Iceland Overseas Supermercados
For more information about this appeal please contact Sue Butler-Cole on 282 330 242, 968 335 856 or email coleloram@hotmail.com
