► RAG Week

R.A.G. WEEK 2011 (31ST JANUARY - 4TH FEBRUARY)
R.A.G. (raising and giving) week is one of the biggest campaigns that we do each year, and every year we always seem to raise more and more money. This year we are hoping to carry on this tradition.

It has now become tradition for R.A.G. week to be coordinated by a committee, this year made up of Agnetha Addison (the R.A.G. officer), and Anant Naik (VP Communications & Engagement). Since September we have been working hard to make sure that this year is bigger and better than ever.

A key part of R.A.G. week is deciding on the charities that we are going to support. Because it is you guys who are going to be helping to support the charities the R.A.G. committee decided that it would be good to let students make suggestions as to which charities they would like us to raise money for. At Fresher’s Fair there was a R.A.G. stall where people could make charity suggestions, as well as sign up to get involved in R.A.G. week. Once this charities list had been put together we created a short list which students could vote for online. 

CHARITIES:
This year the charities that we will be supporting and raising money for are –

Regenerate
Regenerate is a charity which works in the local community with the aim of bringing hope to transform lives and communities. They work within various urban communities, such as Roehampton, where they focus on working with children, young people and their families. They work to provide the opportunity to empower people to make positive changes in their lives and the lives of others through their relationships and creative initiatives.

Roehampton is one of the largest housing estates in Europe and this is one of the key areas that Regenerate work in, where it reaches hundred of people through its partnerships with churches and other local organisations. You may well be familiar with the big double decker bus which visits the Roehampton estate, as well as many other estates in South West London.

Since 2004 the charity has also worked on an initiative to take teams of young people from London estates over to Africa to support and initiate projects with street children. This project is known as ‘The Africa Impact’

For more information on this charity please visit www.regenerateuk.co.uk

The Cystic Fibrosis Trust

The Cystic Fibrosis Trust is the UK's only national charity dedicated to all aspects of Cystic Fibrosis (CF). We fund research to treat and cure CF and aim to ensure appropriate clinical care and support for people with Cystic Fibrosis. 

Our objectives are to:
 - Fund medical and scientific research to develop a cure and provide effective treatments for Cystic Fibrosis.
- Ensure appropriate clinical care for those with Cystic Fibrosis.
- Provide information, advice, support and, where appropriate, financial assistance to anyone affected by Cystic Fibrosis.

www.cftrust.org.uk/ 

The Childrens Trust
The Children’s Trust is a national charity working with children who have multiple disabilities and complex health needs. We are based at a 24 acre site in Tadworth, Surrey but offer our services to children from across the UK.

The combination of services offered by The Children’s Trust is unique. Every year we help hundreds of children and young people and their families from across the UK through:

- Rehabilitation and therapy services for children and young people with acquired brain injury
- Expert nursing and medical care for children with multiple disabilities and complex health needs
- Special education for children and young people with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) and complex health needs
- Information, research and policy development:  

For more information on this charity and the work that they do please visit www.thechildrenstrust.org.uk/

 

A MESSAGE FROM YOUR R.A.G. OFFICER:
Hi! I'm Agnetha Addison, this year's R.A.G. officer. R.A.G. Stands for raising and giving, and that's exactly what we are planning to do lots of during the week!

This year we've worked hard to hopefully have a sucessful and amazing R.A.G. Week. Last year we managed to raise over £4000 for our charities. So lets go one better this year guys! I'm really confident that with your help we will have an amazing week! Look out for posters around the university about the events and where and who all of your money is going to, as well as the info on this website, and make sure you get involved! I look forward to seeing you throughout the week!

Lastly, if you're interested in boosting your CV a bit, we are always looking for people to volunteer at the events, collecting donations etc. Please contact me by email; addisona@roehampton.ac.uk 

R.A.G. WEEK - WHAT TO EXPECT:
Throughout the week, we will have a variety of different day and night time activities, so there is plenty to choose from. We have college nights, quizzes, sport matches, film screenings, prize giveaways, auctions, raffles, Krispy Kremes on sale, Granny themed Fez, but to name a few.

To round of the week we are having an 'Inflatable' themed Bop, where you can try to test your skills against an inflatable sheep! This is one that is not to be missed!

If you would like any more information about RAG week, and the events that we have planned, or would like to get involved by helping out then please email anant.naik@roehampton.ac.uk

 

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