Charity & Fundraising
Charity and fundraising events supported by Acorns staff, service users and families.
Acorns ‘Festival Fun at the Beach’ in June at The Royal Victoria Country Park, Netley, Hampshire. Raising money for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust, a UK-wide charity uniting people to stop cystic fibrosis.
Hayden Foster, Acorns Business Development Director & Registered Manager, and Helen Green, Acorns Head of Recruitment and Wellbeing Lead, completing the ABP Half Marathon and raising funds for Abby’s Heroes. The Hampshire-based charity is dedicated to supporting children with cancer and their families.
Acorns hosted a fundraising event supporting Macmillan Cancer Support on Southampton Common. Macmillan provides specialist health care, information and support to people affected by cancer.
Sue Vaughn, Acorns Founder & Ambassador, completed a 1KM open water swim organised at Southampton Boat Show in aid of The Rose Road Association. Rose Road is a charity that supports disabled children and young people with complex needs.
Helen Green, Acorns Head of Recruitment and Wellbeing Lead, cycled an amazing 383km across Vietnam and Cambodia to raise money for Abby’s Heroes. The Hampshire-based charity is dedicated to supporting children with cancer and their families.
Acorns service users, families and staff supported Abby’s Heroes Big Purple Tea Party week with their own Purple Party in the Park, on Southampton Common.