We are delighted to announce that our Patron, Maureen Devereux, was awarded with an “Outstanding Services to the Community” award by the influential Lions International Charity.
She received the award on Wednesday 9th January and would like to thank all those who support the fund which has raised over £1.25m since inception for the primary purpose of educating African children.
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We are delighted to announcer that Raquel Cassidy, star of Downton Abbey, has recently become a Patron of the Charity. Raquel attended Farnborough Hill with Sean’s sisters and her father, Denis, was a trustee in the early years.
Raquel as Phyllis Baxter in Downton Abbey
In accepting the role Raquel said “I wanted to let you all know how honoured and grateful I feel to have been asked to join SDCF, not only because of deeply fond and happy memories I have of Sean himself, but also because of the work you have all been doing and the difference you are making to so many children at the school in Brewerville”.
Raquel is currently on the set of the new Downton Abbey film and has also starred in Lead Balloon, Teachers and the Worst Witch amongst many others.
We hope to talk with Raquel more in a future newsletter but wish her every success in this latest role!
Despite 30 degrees of heat, well over 150 people walked around Sean Devereux Park yesterday.
Thanks to all who took part, raised money and commercially-sponsored the event. Over the next few weeks we will report back on the money raised, which as of 15th July stands at in excess of £8000!
Meanwhile in Liberia similar temperatures prevailed and over 300 people had their own Walk for Sean, reminding us vividly of what we are all working for. Here you can see pictures from both Yateley and Liberia.
Just one week to go to the 2018 Walk for Sean and preparations well underway.
Looks like you will need your suntan cream, hats and water!
If you haven't registered to attend but are coming, please do so now via the Events page of this website.
To commemorate the 25th anniversary we are delighted to offer to our supporters this stylish cotton hoody.
The hoodies, which are unisex, are dark navy with a heather grey contrast hood and come in sizes from XS-XL. The logo is in gold on the front and features the inspirational words, "the beat goes on". (The hoody featured is a small)
The price is £20 (if you wish to purchase/collect at the Walk for Sean) or £23(incl UK pp) if you prefer to have it delivered.
To purchase for mail order, send order details (size/address) to admin@seandevereux.org.uk and pay £23 HERE; Click on Donate now and include YOUR NAME/HOODY as a reference.
To reserve to collect at the Walk for Sean, send order details (size/address) to admin@seandevereux.org.uk and pay £20 HERE; Click on Donate now and include YOUR NAME/HOODY as a reference.
We have recently published the Spring 2018 Newsletter and you can see a copy HERE.
If you would like to receive the newsletter directly to your inbox, just email as admin@seandevereux.org.uk
A summary of Mark's recent visit appears on the "What we do" section of this website and we will shortly be uploading a more detailed interview with Mark about his inspiring visit to see some of the children directly benefitting from your support.
After a 9 hour drive, much of it on rain-swollen mud roads, Mark visited Tappita, including the house where Sean lived.
As you will see in the short video HERE, Sean is still fondly remembered in the area.
He met the local elders, visited the site where our vocational centre used to operate and met the Salesians who have just recently returned to the area.
A fuller account of Mark's visit to Liberia and the benefits of your continuing contributions will feature in our next newsletter.
