Eight energetic Kenilworth Soroptimists took part recently in a Race for Life at Stoneleigh to raise money for cancer research. They were among over 2000 taking part in a 5 kilometre run (or walk!).
“How to put a smile on her face” Kenilworth and District SI are delighted to report that their bid “Child Mortality in Malawi” has been shortlisted for the next SIGBI four year project. Working through the charity Friends of Sick Children in Malawi (FOSCIM), and with the support of SI Blantyre, local nurses will be supported with specialist paediatric training to enable them to work more effectively with sick children and to pass on their skills to others.
Soroptimists were at the recent Lions Show in Abbey Fields, Kenilworth – despite the miserable weather – selling plants to raise funds for a charity we support: Friends of Sick Children in Malawi. A large array of bedding plants, kindly donated by Borden Hill Nurseries, was available. Nearly £400 was raised on the day with additional funds being raised through the sale of left over plants after the event.
Soroptimists from Kenilworth & District SI and friends recently raised money for the victims of the Nepal earthquakes, donating £750 to the Disaster Emergency Committee. One of our members hosted a tea party where we enjoyed cakes baked by members, a jam sale and a raffle – and of course a chance to catch up with our friends. Additional funds were raised through the sale of cakes not used and a canal trip.
The Kenilworth and District Soroptimists held a fund raising event at Stoneleigh Golf Club to raise money and raise awareness for Ovarian Cancer Action. A group of 44 Soroptimists, friends and family gathered to play skittles and indoor games; they also held a quiz at the event all to raise money for this very worthy cause. The local Soroptimists are specifically supporting the charity this year as part of their commitment to Educate, Empower and Enable women and girls to reach their full potential. The event raised £300 for this very worthy charity and is the first in a number of activities and events to raise money for Ovarian Cancer Action.
The Race for Life raises money for Cancer Research. Soroptimists from SI Kenilworth will be taking part in the 5K race at Stoneleigh on Sunday 28th June 2015. More information about the event can be found on their website: http://raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org
The annual SI Public Speaking Competition will take place in Stratford on 14th March 2015. SI Kenilworth are sponsoring two students from Kenilworth School
Kenilworth Soroptimists raised around £1000 selling plants at the recent Lions Show in Abbey Fields, with plants kindly donated by Borden Hill Nurseries (thanks to one of our members). We had a good selection of bedding plants and perennials on offer as well as herbs and vegetable plants. The weather was kind to us this year and our borrowed gazebos were needed to provide shade rather than hold of the pouring rain of last year. All proceeds are going to Friends of Sick Children in Malawi.
Once again, Kenilworth Soroptimists are involved in the annual Swimathon to raise money for charity, this year for Parkinson’s UK and Warwickshire Young Carer’s Project. The event will take place on Sunday 19th October 2014 at the Warwick School Sports Centre, Myton Road, Warwick. Participants from businesses, schools, associations, pubs, clubs, family groups, etc, are all welcome. For further information, please see Swimathon flyer.
A Kenilworth Soroptimist member joined with Soroptimists from Great Britain & Ireland and SI Europe when they attended the Global Summit at the Excel Centre London. Soroptimists were taking part in the Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict, the largest ever gathering brought together to address this key issue. It is a high-profile event and world leaders were joined by global celebrities, such as Angelina Jolie, helping to generate worldwide news coverage. But Soroptimist action and advocacy to help women and girls during and after conflict is nothing new and will continue after the media spotlight moves on. Foreign Secretary William Hague and Angelina Jolie opened the event which was also attended by Stella McCartney. William Hague promised there would be “Tougher sentences for traffickers” and that there would be an ending to impunity for soldiers who commit rape. He also announced that
