Friends of Asperger East Anglia

After a very inspiring talk by Marion Wright from NNVS, at our AGM we decided to set up a “Friends of AEA”.
This concept works two ways:

It enables relatives and people who are regularly involved with people with Asperger syndrome who know of the struggle, to become a “Friend Member” and feel really part of the organisation and feel they are actively involved in making a difference. They will have the same benefits as parent members with various discounts etc. We are hoping to extend the discount list in the near future. As a “Friend Member” you won't have the same daily pressures that parents and carers have and so it is hoped that you will feel more able to hold the odd coffee morning or any other ‘Fundraising' event for AEA. It is surprising how much you can raise by just asking a few people to bring a friend and serve them coffee or tea, have a small raffle and have fun at the same time.

We want to develop “Friends of AEA” by forming a small committee who could come up with ideas and organise certain events. At the present moment the committee consists of Sue Kuzmic, Tina Sills and Marcella Olive.

If you feel you would like to help with raising some most needed funds for AEA then please let Marcella know on: 07990 598614 (if you can't get me please leave a message and I will ring you back!).

Marcella Olive Founder and Vice Chair AEA

Just Giving    

Justgiving is the leading charity fundraising website enabling ordinary people to raise extraordinary amounts of money for the causes they care about. Asperger East Anglia has registered with www.justgiving.com so that our supporters can now make donations to AEA through the ‘justgiving' website or set up fundraising pages. To set up a fundraising page, all you do is enter the details of your event; whether it is a sporting activity, anniversary or any other special event and then select AEA as your charity.

Once you have set up a fundraising page, you then email the address of the page to everyone you know and they can donate online by credit or debit card and get an email receipt. Set up a fundraising page at www.justgiving.com now and help AEA by raising those much needed funds.

Date for your Diary

If you are an employer or interested in employment issues you should come to the free breakfast meeting at the National Skills Academy in Norwich on Wednesday 4th June. For more information email: adults@asperger.org.uk

Annual General Meeting

At Dereham Football Club on Tuesday, 18th March at 6.30pm for 7.00pm.
Guest speakers are: Michael Bateman and Kim Mwanza who will give an update on the SEN Strategy.

This is our first AGM so please come along to hear about who we are and our future plans. The meeting is open to all parents and carers of children with any Additional or Special Needs.

www.familyvoice.org.uk

Sponsored Climb and Marathon

Lesley Nelson is planning to climb Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the UK during the May half term and would like to use it as an opportunity to raise money for Asperger East Anglia.

Justin Ashford is running in the Flora London Marathon to raise money for our adult services. Justin is currently practising around the lanes and roads of Norfolk to prepare himself for the big day on Sunday 13th April.

Please make Lesley and Justin's efforts worthwhile by offering them sponsorship. Please contact Shaunagh at the AEA office or email: shaunagh@asperger.org.uk

Donations

A very big thank you to the following for their very generous and much needed donations:
Alison Mayhew very kindly sent us a donation.
Colin Freeman who kindly donated a jar of coins with totalled £36.37, it will go towards the running of the Adult Group.