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Action For Kids secures London 2012 Inspire Mark

by Ethos public relations

National disability charity, Action For Kids has been granted the Inspire Mark by the London 2012 Inspire programme, in recognition of its Multi Activity School Holiday Programme.

The London 2012 Inspire programme recognises innovative and exceptional projects that are directly inspired by the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and Action For Kids has been awarded the mark for its holiday activity programme for young disabled people, which includes a range of Paralympic sports.

Sports such as boccia, volleyball and tennis are featured within the charity’s participative and stimulating holiday programme, to help build anticipation and excitement amongst its students ahead of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Seb Coe, Chair of the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games, said: “We want to use the power of the Games to inspire change. The Inspire programme is recognising the work our partners all round the UK are doing to help us achieve this vision now – one year away from the start of the Games. I congratulate everyone involved in the Action For Kids’ Multi Activity School Holiday Programme for securing the Inspire mark and wish you every success with your work.”

In addition to its range of Paralympic sports, the Action For Kids Multi Activity School Holiday Programme includes music classes, gardening, arts and crafts, dance workshops as well as picnics and day-trips. The programme also gives students the chance to develop their office skills and confidence in a vibrant and fun environment as part of the charity’s Work Related Learning programme.

“We are absolutely delighted to have been granted the Inspire Mark for our Multi Activity School Holiday Programme,” said Sally Bishop, founder of Action For Kids.

“The mix of activities and the range of sports which we feature in our programme enables our students to really get involved and feel a part of the build up to the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and it is great to see just how enthusiastic and excited they are, with just one year to go!”

Action For Kids is a charity that is dedicated to helping transform the lives of children and young people with physical and learning disabilities across the country by removing barriers to independence.

To find out more about Action For Kids and its work, please visit the website www.actionforkids.org.

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Posted at 4^th October 2011