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Kyla Murphy Parent Carer and Trustee for Carer Support South Lake
Hello, I’m Kyla Murphy, one of the newest volunteer Trustees for CSSL. I came to the role during the Covid-19 pandemic, as a result of my own Carer’s Assessment.
Continue readingSky Dive Fundraiser for Carer Support South Lakes
Can you imagine standing at the edge of an open doorway in an aircraft flying up at 15,000 feet the noise of the engines and the wind ringing in your ears with only the outline of distant fields below.
Continue readingRobert Powneys’ Virtual Channel Swim
Robert Powneys’ Virtual Channel Swim
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You can still donate to Robert Powneys’ Vitual Channel Swim. So far he has raised £1,117.00 and overcome injury to complete his epic challenge.
Robert Powney, from Windermere, has completed his virtual “Swim the Channel” despite an injury that left him on crutches. It has taken him 30 days to complete a total distance of 22 miles at his local pool – which is the equivalent of swimming the English Channel.
Robert swam around 900 metres a day despite injuring his knee shortly after starting the attempt. The injury left him having to use crutches to get in and out of the pool.
“I’m really pleased to have completed the 22-mile swim,” says Robert. “I had a couple of setbacks, but I was determined to carry on.
“On what should have been day three of the swim I tore ligaments in my knee and leg while out walking which delayed me and added to the challenge!
“Every time I got in the pool – the first ten minutes seem to take a lot of effort. But after that, I got into a rhythm, and it got easier.”
Although he’s completed the 22-mile challenge he says he is going to continue swimming as he’s enjoyed it so much – so he’s begun a virtual swim back towards Dover!
“I would like to say a big thank you to all those who have made donations. It has made the challenge so worthwhile.”
Robert, who is a carer himself and looks after his wife Gwen, has now raised around £1,117.00 .
He was inspired to take on the challenge after seeing the support work done for young Carers by the Kendal based charity.
“We were in Dorset and I heard a child in a group say they were on the best holiday they had ever been on,” says Robert.
“It transpired that they were young Carers who were on a respite holiday to give them a break from their caring roles. I decided then that I wanted to do something for the charity to help young carers.
“It broke my heart to see children as young as five were caring for their families. I hope the funds I’ve raised will give young Carers the chance to be children again or to spend some quality time with their loved ones without having to act as carers.”
Robert has a Just Giving web page where people can still make donation: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/virtual-swim
Great North Run 2022
Great North Run 2022
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Running the 41st Great North Run, the largest half marathon in the world, on Sunday 11th September 2022, five volunteers will be taking part to raise awareness for Carer Support South Lakes and the the work they do supporting unpaid Carers.
The Great North Run is the largest half marathon in the world, taking place annually in North East England each September. Participants run between Newcastle upon Tyne and South Shields.
Carer Support South Lakes is an independent, local charity and network partner of Carers Trust. We provide a range of services to support and enhance the lives of unpaid carers of all ages throughout South Lakeland.
There are thousands of Carers in South Lakeland. Many juggle work, school, or other commitments along with their caring role, and most don’t think of themselves as Carers, nor do they realise the range of services available to help them, such as access to information, emotional support, advocacy, financial support and opportunities to take a break. Taking on a caring role can lead to feelings of isolation, frustration, depression and can result in ill health.
The Coronavirus pandemic has had a massive impact on the lives and wellbeing of unpaid carers within South Lakes, increasing isolation and negatively affecting peoples health and wellbeing.
The Great North Run is an annual event that Carer Support South Lakes participates in where five volunteers raise money for unpaid Carers as well as achieving personal goals.
This year’s participants are Tim Farron MP, Martin Saunders (one of our Trustees), Michael Crowe, Alison Magee-Barker (back for more) and Phil Jones.
The money raised will go towards 1-1 support, sitting service, wellbeing, support groups and counselling.
You can donate via JustGiving www.justgiving.com/campaign/GNR2022CarerSupportSouthLakes. Your generosity is very gratefully appreciated – thank you so much!
Young Carers Christmas Cards
Young Carers Christmas Cards
Every year we run a Young Carers Christmas Card competition. The two chosen winners win a prize, have their Christmas card professionally printed and are available to purchase by the public. This years entrants put in a lot of effort, but we say a huge congratulations to our winners Lucy and Ashleigh for their thoughtful and innovative designs.
If you would like to buy these Christmas cards and support the charity at the same time, they can be purchased from the office: Carers Hub, Wainright’s Yard, Kendal, LA9 4DP Mon-Thurs 10am-3pm
Carer Support South Lakes will be in the Market Place at Kendal Farmers Market on Friday 29th October from 9am-3pm. Come along and say hello – and buy your Christmas Cards
Cost:
- £3.50 per pack of 10 (2 different designs)
- £10 for 3 packs
2020 Cards
- £2 for pack of 10 (same design)
Carers Ball Sponsorship Packages
Carers Ball 2021 Sponsorship Packages
Platinum
£3,000
- A Table for 10
- Sponsor a table on the night for Carers
- Overnight Stay at the Castle Green for 2 people
- Main Sponsor for Carers Week 2022 (June 2022) to include lead up PR and individual social media for the week
- Your pop-up stands or banner displayed at the event entrance
- Brand placement on event materials, including presentation screens displayed throughout dinner
- Full page advert in the Carers Ball Programme
- Acknowledgement in the Carers Ball welcome
- Recognition as sponsor on Carer Support South Lakes social media
- Opportunity to display stand at the Drinks Reception.
Gold
£2,000
- A Table for 10
- Sponsor a table for the night for Young Carers
- Main Sponsor for Young Carers Day 2022 (March2022) to include PR and individual social media for the day
- Brand placement on event materials, including presentation screens displayed throughout dinner
- Half page advert in the Carers Ball Programme
- Acknowledgement in the Carers Ball welcome
- Recognition as sponsor on Carer Support South Lakes social media
- Your pop-up stand or banner displayed at the Drinks Reception.
Silver
£1,000
- A Table for 10
- Brand placement on event materials, including presentation screens displayed throughout dinner
- Half page advert in the Carers Ball Programme
- Acknowledgement in the Carers Ball welcome
- Recognition as sponsor on Carers Support South Lakes social media
- Your pop-up stand or banner displayed at the Drinks Reception.
Drinks Reception
£500 SOLD OUT
- Your pop-up stands or banner displayed at the Drinks Reception
- Acknowledgement on each table
- Mention in the Programme and on screens throughout the event
- Recognition as sponsor on Carers Support South Lakes social media.
Balloons
£300 SOLD OUT
- Your pop-up stands or banner displayed at the Drinks Reception
- Acknowledgement on each table
- Mention in the Programme and on screens throughout the event
- Recognition as sponsor on Carers Support South Lakes social media.
Auction Prizes
Do you have access to a prize or experience money can’t buy? We would welcome donations of prizes for the auction. Businesses who donate auction prizes will be acknowledged in the evening programme; on the presentation screens and in the compere’s commentary when the prize is being auctioned.
To donate a prize please contact Marian Graveson on 0799 9029943 or via email
Carers Ball 2021
Carers Ball 2021
Friday 19th November 2021
6.30pm to 11.59pm
Castle Green Hotel, Kendal
Tickets: £50 per person
Dress code: Black tie
Join us for: a Drinks Reception, Three Course Dinner, Raffle, Balloons, Auction and entertainment by The Seals.
We rely on the kindness of businesses, organisations, groups and individuals like you to support our events and help us raise essential funds to ensure we can provide the free support and respite activities for carers, to allow them to continue to carry out their vital caring role for their loved ones.
How You can Help
Auction Prizes
Do you have access to a prize or experience money can’t buy? We would welcome donations of prizes for the auction. Businesses who donate auction prizes will be acknowledged in the evening programme; on the presentation screens and in the compere’s commentary when the prize is being auctioned.
There are many other ways you can offer support:
- Attend an event
- Purchase one of our special Carers Ball sponsorship packages
- Donate a prize for a raffle or auction
- Donate your services
- Share the event on social media or display a poster to promote the event
All our fundraising Ball donors and sponsors have their name included in the Evening Programme, in our Newsletter and are featured on a dedicated ‘Ball Supporters’ page of our website.
If you would like to donate a prize, please contact Marian Graveson, Business Development Manager on 0799 9029942 ext. 202 or email: or drop it off at Carers Hub, Wainwrights Yard, Kendal, Cumbria LA9 4DP
We couldn’t hold these events without your generosity – thank you so much!
40th Great North Run 2021
40th Great North Run
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On Sunday 12th September 2021 five volunteers will be taking part of the 40th Great North Run to raise awareness for Carer Support South Lakes and the work they do supporting unpaid Carers.
The Great North Run is the largest half marathon in the world, taking place annually in North East England each September. Participants run between Newcastle upon Tyne and South Shields.
Every year Carer Support South Lakes sends five participants to raise money for unpaid Carers as well as achieving personal goals.
This years participants are Evan Shanks, Craig Dart, Martin Saunders (one of our Trustees), Alison Magee-Barker and Janette McLaughlin.
Carer Support South Lakes is an independent, local charity and network partner of Carers Trust. We provide a range of services to support and enhance the lives of unpaid carers of all ages throughout South Lakeland.
There are thousands of Carers in South Lakeland. Many juggle work, school, or other commitments along with their caring role, and most dont think of themselves as Carers, nor do they realise the range of services available to help them, such as access to information, emotional support, advocacy, financial support and opportunities to take a break. Taking on a caring role can lead to feelings of isolation, frustration, depression and can result in ill health.
The Coronavirus pandemic has had a massive impact on the lives and wellbeing of unpaid carers within South Lakes, increasing isolation and negatively affecting peoples health and wellbeing.
The money raised will go towards 1-1 support, sitting service, wellbeing, support groups and counselling.
Your generosity is very gratefully appreciated – thank you so much!
To support our volunteers for the Great North Run please go to www.justgiving.com/campaign/CSSLGNR21.
Walk 1000 miles for Carers
Walk 1000 miles for Carers
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Walking to raise awareness for Carer Support South Lakes because of the work they do supporting unpaid Carers.
When Jane started walking towards her walk 1000 miles challenge, the idea behind it was to fill a void. 2020 wasn’t easy on anyone, especially unpaid Carers like Jane. Last March, she broke her ankle which put her in a tight spot because her husband Jimmy had dementia and required round the clock active care and attention, but they managed with help from her daughters, neighbours and online deliveries. Then, in June, Jane lost her mother and, tragically, six weeks later, Jimmy.
Jane says, “It was all somewhat surreal, organising two funerals with only limited numbers allowed due to Covid, then not being able to grieve properly as contact with family members was so limited. Carer Support South Lakes knew exactly how to help and put me in touch with a bereavement counsellor. Having someone to talk to definitely helped”.
“As time passes, I am beginning to feel stronger, both mentally and physically and found that walking is really helping. We all know the benefits of exercise but when you’re feeling so broken with grief and loneliness it can be really tough to find the motivation to get moving”.
Setting herself the challenge of walking 1000 miles in a year initially felt like “way too much of a commitment” but then after some more thought she realised it would be a great way to keep up momentum to help her through the challenging times ahead as well as an opportunity to raise some much needed funds for CSSL, “especially after the support I have received from them in the last year”, she says.
She has also laid down the gauntlet for others within the charity to join her and currently has a small posse uniting in the endeavour. Two CSSL volunteers (Rowena and Sharron) , a friend (Karen) and 2 team members (Nicola and James), each walking their own 1000 miles, making 6000 miles in total!
Please would you consider encouraging them as they aim to fit this challenge into their busy schedules, by giving a donation via Just Giving? Your generosity is very gratefully appreciated – thank you so much!