Would you like to support a local children’s charity and be in with a chance to win a monthly cash prize?

by | Mar 23, 2021 | Children, Dartford Charities

For just £5 a month, you could join We Are Beams 50/50 lottery. 

Half of all the income supports Beams work with disabled children and their families and half is paid out in cash prizes every month. The more members that join the bigger the prize fund!

In 2020 We Are Beams raised £5,000 through the 50/50 lottery, this was used directly to pay for children with disabilities and complex health needs such as Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Autism or severe ADHD to go on days out.

This year has been incredibly hard for the families We Are Beams support; many have been shielding since March and are relying on Beams respite care and family support services more than ever at this difficult time.

Based in Hextable and supporting over 450 families throughout Kent and Medway We are Beams services have remained open throughout the pandemic but have had to adapt to new challenges as all traditional fundraising events have been cancelled.

Joining the 50/50 lottery and donating £5 each month will make a real difference to the children We Are Beams support.

It’s simple to join just visit https://wearebeams.org.uk/5050-lottery/

Beams will be celebrating their 25th Anniversary this year and if you would like to donate please go online at www.wearebeams.org.uk

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