“For me, I won’t forget the service user who left the building with her bag, with tears streaming down her face, saying that this would be her best Christmas ever. She just couldn’t believe what she had been given.” Without your generosity, we would not have been able to provide some of the poorest and ill people in Leicester and Leicestershire with food that helps improve their well being and where a good diet is essential to keep their HIV stable”
Jenny Hinds, project manager at LASS ( Leicester Aids Support Services)
“The team challenge enabled some elderly/disabled clients to get out and socialize with others. This raised their morale and led to a very enjoyable afternoon which would probably be spent alone if the challenge had not been arranged. I would like to thank the MARS team on behalf of those who attended for their care and attention to detail in providing a wonderful afternoon. The warm welcome they received and the wonderful food which was prepared freshly and beautifully presented contributed to a lovely time for everyone. All the comments I received were very positive.” Julie Logan of Castle Donnington Volunteer Centre “the team demonstrated real commitment to the project, attention to detail, excellent support to each Service user to the highest standard” “we would like to thank you so much for all the support, giving our Service users a better quality of life” Pat Harriman Team Leader at Leonard Cheshire “the team demonstrated real commitment to the project, attention to detail, excellent support to each Service user to the highest standard” “we would like to thank you so much for all the support, giving our Service users a better quality of life” Pat Harriman Team Leader at Leonard Cheshire The challenge was a huge success and gave the children some much needed fun! It allowed them to spend some time with people who had no other commitments for the day and who could focus their full attention to them. They made really nice keepsakes with their handprints on that they have given to their parents. Overall the day was a huge success giving parents much needed respite and allowing children to have fun, which is so important to their well being particularly considering the difficulties of living in temporary accommodation” “A huge amount of thanks for all the time, effort and energy that went into the day – particularly Wendy Wing who organized the day with us. We all had loads of fun and feedback from our service users has been really positive about the event” Gill Taylor, Assistant Manager, Border House “Everyone involved in the team challenge was very enthusiastic, keen, motivated and thoughtful about the needs of the clients. They ensured that everyone had a good time” “The visit from the team from MARS created a brilliant Christmas atmosphere and was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone who was present” Glebe House – Sue McGrath |
