Do you believe in children?
I believe in children and that's why I'm taking part in the Blackmores Sydney Running Festival 2010 and hoping to raise much needed funds to assist Barnardos Australia stop the cycle of neglect and abuse faced by many children in Australia.
Your donation will go towards supporting the health and wellbeing needs of Australia's severely abused and neglected children.
Children and young people like Dylan. He’s done nothing wrong, but throughout his life he’s been abused, insulted and left feeling worthless. Thirteen-year-old Dylan and his mum Angela suffered years of physical and mental abuse. Dylan’s father, a paranoid schizophrenic, often refused to take his medication, resulting in delusions and psychotic rages. Dylan was referred to Barnardos, where he would receive the help he needed to get him back on track both at home and at school. It would be all too easy for Dylan’s future to be shaped by the abuse he suffered but we hope that with our support it is possible to give Dylan the opportunity to put the past behind him.
With your support we can help more children land young people like Dylan.
To make a donation click the green 'donate now' button on the right hand side of the screen. Any donation amount is muchly appreciated whether its $5, $10, $15 or $20 or even more, every dollar counts and makes a difference in the lives of the young people Barnardos Australia support.
As I have seen first hand the difference your donation can make to the lives of Australian children, I would like to thank you for your support.
If you would like to read more about the work Barnardos does please read the statement below or visit their website:
www.barnardos.org.au