Thank you so much to Bridgnorth Golf Club who raised an impressive £2,973 for our Derwen College Charity, supporting students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to access extra experiences and opportunities.
A giant cheque was presented to Derwen College students Dylan, Byron, Brendan and CJ by Men’s Captain Tracy Edmonds, who chose us as his nominated charity for the year. Tracy visited us to hand over the cheque to Community Fundraiser Megan Charman and students who were all blown away by the generous donation.
The funds were particularly special as Tracy has a personal connection to Derwen College – his son Liam was a student at the College, and was an enthusiastic member of the ‘Leaf It To Us’ horticulture business run by students at Walford campus.
“When it came to choosing a Captain’s Charity, Derwen College was the perfect choice,” said Tracy. “Liam really flourished at Derwen. He learnt valuable horticulture skills which he still uses today at his day placement on a farm in Cleobury Mortimer – a role he absolutely loves.”
During his year as Captain, Tracy organised a series of fundraising events, including a Captain’s Day competition.
Derwen College Community Fundraiser and Events Coordinator Megan Charman thanked Bridgnorth Golf Club for their kind donation.
She said: “Thank you so much for this generous donation which will help provide extra experiences and opportunities for students with SEND to progress and thrive at College and in the future.
“This donation feels particularly special as Tracy has seen first hand how the College can support young people into adulthood, and to reach their full potential.”
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