COVID-19 has had a devastating effect on vulnerable families in Kent this summer. Many have been unable to leave their homes, which has led to extreme distress and in some cases a family breakdown.

Now more than ever they need our help. Please enter the Beams Summer Virtual Raffle now and show your support, it is just £2 a ticket to enter.

To purchase your tickets please visit: https://wearebeams.enthuse.com/virtualraffle#!/

There are some fantastic prizes on offer including:

  • £100 Bluewater Voucher
  • £40 Voucher for Hi-Lites Hair Salon
  • £25 Voucher for Paula Florist
  • £20 Voucher for Beautiful Nails Dartford
  • £10 Voucher for Davenports Hair & Beauty, Dartford
  • Breakfast for 2 at Bella Venezia, Dartford
  • Fruit and Vegetable Hamper from Stanhill Farmshop, Wilmington

Close date: 30th September 2020
Draw date: 1st October 2020

Thank you and good luck!

For more info please contact fundraising@wearebeams.org.uk or call 01322 521049. Visit www.wearebeams.org.uk  for more information.

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Enter the Beams Summer Virtual Raffle so that we can support more families of disabled children that are in need this summer. Tickets are just £2 and can be purchased here

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