Help us reach our kids' holiday target urges charity

A call for generous-hearted Cornish people to help send a group of

youngsters who have learning disabilities on a special Easter break in France is being

made by their support charity Brandon Trust.

The holiday is being supported by the Big Give, who have agreed to double

the money raised by Brandon Trust so the charity now needs to raise an

initial £1,400 in pledges by October 14

to qualify for the match funding.

"To help us achieve this we are urging generous indviduals and local

companies to pledge donations of £100 or more," said Steve Richardson, the

charity's Locality Manager for Children's Services.

"The trip to a camp in Provence

would be the first opportunity for most of the youngsters to enjoy a break and

make new friends away from their families,"he said.

The holiday for up to 10 youngsters, aged between 10 and 17, would also

help them foster confidence and a sense of independence while providing a much

needed break for their parents or carers, said Steve.

Pledges can be made by contacting the Brandon Trust directly on 0117 907

7200 (quoting "the Big Give appeal") or through the Big Give website; http://new.thebiggive.org.uk/projects/view/17150