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Draw Date 23/12/2019
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Runners smash football marathon for Beacon
Two referees ran a whole marathon from Molineux to the Hawthorns on Saturday (November 30) whilst passing non-league grounds to help raise funds for Beacon. The Whistle Foundation, a local charitable group, wanted to mark the upcoming two-year anniversary of the...
Draw Date 03/12/2019
“Everybody should volunteer because it’s satisfying and rewarding in its own way”.
Andrew has been volunteering in our Sedgley retail shop for over seven years and helps put all donated books onto shelves. Born in Wolverhampton, Andrew has worked for British Steel now known as Tata Steel for over 20 years as a material control officer. After being...
Draw Date 26.11.2019
“Thank you for giving me a boost and newfound optimism.”
Lesley is a participant on the BBO Bridges project which helps those living with sight loss and other disabilities realise their full potential and support them through their journey – whatever their aims. Lesley has been on the project since February and has grown in...
Draw Date 19/11/2019
The human touch goes a long way – volunteering with Beacon
Gwen Davis has been volunteering at Beacon for over ten years. Gwen visits two blind parents every week to help support them with personal tasks and provide social companionship. Gwen normally arrives in the morning and helps them read through the mail, read to the...