The celebration of HM the Queen’s 90th brought in much-needed funds for children’s charity ACCA. Generous donations mean that more youngsters in need will have specialist life-changing treatments
The Algarvean sunshine was at its brilliant best, bubbly flowed, and canapes did the rounds when ACCA supporters came together at Monte da Quinta Resort on 12 June for a special celebratory afternoon.
HM even made her presence known with a life size model presenting a photo opportunity.
In addition to the funds raised through the sale of tickets to the event, lucky-dip goodie bags filled with luxury products and generous discount vouchers offered by local restaurants, help top up the afternoon’s takings. Available, too, were ACCA’s beautiful greetings card packs, produced in association with ArtCatto. A highlight of the party was the lavish fashion show presented by La Dolce Vita, and introducing the stylish ‘Save the Queen’ Collection.
The event, arranged by ACCA to fund therapies for kids in the area, raised over €2,000; the money will go to help children like 14-year-old Barbara, who was given a hearing aid three years ago, but not taught to speak. Barbara was teased unmercifully at school… and the fact that she could hear what was being said made matters even more difficult for her. Speech therapy, paid for by ACCA funds of local residents’ contributions, made all the difference. Similarly, there is Hugo, whose parents were undergoing an acrimonious divorce when his mother set fire to the family home. His older brother is now in a mental institution for his own protection, and ACCA has arranged for Hugo, who is in his father’s care, to have the psychological therapy that is vital to help him re-adjust to life. ACCA identifies these children and negotiates a good discount with therapists to assist as many children as possible.
If you want to help other children like this please contact 918 376 657 or donate by transfer to Ass. Solid. Crianças Carenciadas Algarve – ACCA, IBAN PT50 0079 0000 4342641910 122.
For greeting card packs (six cards plus envelopes), €10, call 965 581 831.
