LalPac Working for Charity

Watch this space for the latest news on any new fundraising events in which we get involved.

LalPac got into the charity mood quite by accident..

In 2004 one of our ladies suggested a team enter the Marie Curie Ladies Driving Challenge. Say no more, three volunteers were immediately found, then four in 2005... and the rest as they say is history (see the results of past challenges below).

We all realise how lucky we all are at LalPac, and that small fund raising events can make a difference to people less fortunate than ourselves.

If you feel you would like to boost any of our fund raising efforts, we are always willing to take a cheque made out to the relevant charity. Some of our customers have already supported us in this way and we thank them for their generosity.

Alternatively click on the links to our charity 'fundraising' events, to do your own thing.

Bring Your Bear to Work Day Friday 25th June 2010

The last Friday of June saw our staff walking into the office with their bears. Yes teddy bears!

The occasion, we were celebrating one of the most famous bear's birthday, Paddington.

Action Medical Reseach for children, for life, decided that Paddington was a good ambassador and encouraged people to have a Bring Your Bear to Work day. Although it was primarily aimed at nursery schools, LalPac decided it was a fun thing to do.

The charity kindly donated a special toy Paddington which was raffled to raise funds.

We also had a “name that bear” competition. Sharon kindly loaned her bear for a photo-shoot and his picture was circulated to staff with a request to guess his name. When his name was revealed at the end of the day not one person had guessed he was called Henry, some of the more unusual suggestions were Unbearable, Robin Caudelius Fredrico Equire the 3^rd and Cross Eyes.

As it was the last Friday of the month we combined the day with dress down Friday and staff paid £1 per bear plus £1 for their jeans. In total we raised £139. 92 for the charity.

For a small fee (which will be donated to the charity) we can reveal who brought the pink bear with a frilly dress and bows!!!!

Dress Down Fridays

After a break we are going to re-introduce this initiative which was suggested by one of our Technical Help Desk team. The idea; on selected Friday's throughout the year we are going to have to pay £1.00 for coming to work in our casual clothes. In order to benefit the most people a different charity would be nominated each time.

OUR CHARITIES

CLIC (Cancer and Leukaemia in Childhood) and Sargent Cancer Care for Children merged in January 2005 to become the UK's leading children's cancer charity. Both have a rich history of excellent care and support, and together they are stronger and more effective, providing more for more children and young people with cancer and their families. http://www.clicsargent.org.uk

Jeans for Genes a National Childrens' Charity their immediate goal being the provision of funding for the care of children, practical support, equipment, respite for parents, help lines and weekend conferences which help families feel they're not alone. Their long term ambition is to support ground-breaking research into genetic disorders. http://www.jeansforgenes.com

Cancer Research UK is the world's leading independent organisation dedicated to cancer research. They support research into all aspects of cancer through the work of more than 4,500 scientists, doctors and nurses. http://www.cancerresearchuk.org

Marie Curie Cancer Care established in 1948 best known for its network of Marie Curie nurses working in the community to provide end-of-life care for patients in their own home. They have 10 hospices across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and two centres for palliative care. They also run the world-renowned Marie Curie Research Institute, which investigates the causes and treatments of cancer. http://mariecurie.org.uk

The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) was formed in 1963. They are an umbrella organisation for 13 humanitarian aid agencies. Action Aid; British Red Cross; CAFOD; Care International UK; Chrisitan Aid; Concern Worldwide; Help the Aged; Islamic Relief; Merlin; Oxfam; Save the Children; Tearfund; World Vision. These are the people who appealed for the tsunami victims. http://dec.org.uk

A RUMMAGE IN THE ARCHIVES - Past fundraising events

PETER COLSON - Just Giving - CLIC Sargent £2,618.77 - Peter has now closed his page.

CHRISTMAS PARTY 2008 - CLIC Sargent £70.80.

JEANS FOR GENES 2008 - £25.

AFF FREEFALL JUMP Summer 2008 - Cancer Research UK £900.

CHRISTMAS PARTY 2007 - CLIC Sargent - £159.

A DRIVING CHALLENGE September 2007 - Marie Curie Cancer Care - £758.04.

CHRISTMAS PARTY 2006 - CLIC Sargent £142.55.

HOT FOOTING - FIRE & GLASS WALK - October 2006 - Marie Curie Cancer Care - £720.79

CHRISTMAS PARTY 2005 - DEC - £125.65

JEANS FOR GENES - October 2005 - £106.

PRE-PANIC PARTY - AIDING TSUNAMI VICTIMS - January 2005 - DEC - £166.40