The Make A Child Smile Appeal
- The Make A Child Smile Appeal
The Make A Child Smile Appeal was created by Richard Barker in 2004.
It’s raised over ten thousand pounds for the Children With AIDS Charity.
Richard wants to reduce the stigma that surrounds HIV.
In Richard’s own words:
:"We’re unable to cure HIV/AIDS; however we still want to stop the virus from spreading. We’d also like to reduce the amount of stigma that still surrounds this virus. Virtually all of those living with HIV/AIDS conceal their identities, because they don’t want to be verbally or physically abused. These children are incredibly courageous! I decided to support this charity, because I was inspired by their stories."
The Make A Child Smile Appeal has been supported by Bill Gates and J.K. Rowling.
The money that’s raised at its events will be used by the Children With AIDS Charity’s Education Department, which is both educating young people and fighting the prejudice that surrounds HIV. Excess funds will be directed into the Hardship and Respite Breaks Project.
The Make A Child Smile Appeal distributes small gifts to children that have been infected and affected by HIV.
In 2008 Richard was nominated for a new award, which will be given to Britain's Most Inspiring Fundraiser.
References
*Barker, Richard. "CHARITY CHAMP RICHARD IN LINE FOR NATIONAL TITLE". "Brentwood Gazette", 16/04/2008.
External links
* [http://www.cwac.org/smileappeal.html Official website]
* [http://www.myspace.com/makeachildsmile The Make A Child Smile Appeal] at MySpace
* [http://www.cwac.org Children With AIDS Charity]
* [http://www.RichardBarker.info Richard Barker's website]
* [http://www.macsmp3.co.uk www.MACSMP3.co.uk]
* [http://clothes4kids.spreadshirt.net/en/GB/Shop Clothes 4 Kids!]
* [http://www.brentwoodgazette.co.uk/displayNode.jsp?nodeId=170532&command=displayContent&sourceNode=170515&contentPK=20402640&moduleName=InternalSearch&formname=sidebarsearch CHARITY CHAMP RICHARD IN LINE FOR NATIONAL TITLE]
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