Charity
A NOTE FROM THE CHARITIES
Welcome to the BG Energy Challenge 2012! We are looking forward to working with you and your team, in what promises to be a fantastic event! We are really grateful that you have chosen to support two very worthwhile charities, CARE International and Sparks.
CARE International is a leading aid and development agency, working in 87 countries to create lasting change in poor communities and help people find routes out of extreme poverty. We do this by tackling the deep-seated causes of poverty, not just the consequences. A huge part of CARE’s work is around emergencies. From 2010 to 2011 we responded to over 40 emergencies including the Haiti earthquake, Pakistan floods and East Africa food crisis. When an emergency occurs CARE aims to meet people’s most urgent needs: water, shelter, food and medical supplies. However, it can take years for people to recover and rebuild their lives so instead of providing long-term handouts, we help people help themselves.
Sparks is a children’s medical research charity dedicated to funding and championing pioneering research into conditions affecting babies, children and mums-to be - from childhood cancer, childhood arthritis and meningitis to clubfoot, cerebral palsy, spina bifida and many other conditions. Through the research they fund, the charity aims to improve the quality of life for children and families affected by serious illness or disability today, whilst seeking ways to better diagnose, treat and prevent these conditions in the future.
Since 1991, Sparks has invested over £22 million into vital medical research. The charity has funded 233 research projects in more than 80 hospitals and universities across the UK.
The medical breakthroughs made possible by this life-saving research, make a difference not only across the UK but for thousands of women, children and families around the world.
Good luck with all your training and fundraising! Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you require any assistance – we are here to help!
Ella Moffat
Challenge Fundraising Officer Events
CARE International UK
Claire Finigan
Challenge & Community Co-ordinator
Sparks