Riding for the Disabled Charity Hamper

Website Editor • November 22, 2018

Our Christmas Charity for 2018

Riding for the Disabled Christmas Charity

The Riding for the Disabled Association

22nd November 2018

Every year, our practice picks a charity that we support with a variety of fundraisers. This year it was a unanimous decision to support the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA).

The horses and ponies at the RDA provide therapy, achievement and enjoyment to people with disabilities all over the UK.

Their network of 500 volunteer groups organise activities such as riding, carriage driving, vaulting, showjumping and Hippotherapy to over 25,000 people each year. They have been carrying out our life-changing activities for almost 50 years, and take great pride in the exceptional standard of their coaches and volunteers (18,000 in all).

They offer activities for all age groups and, wherever possible, to people with any disability – and you’re just as likely to find an RDA Group in an urban setting as a rural one.

They rely on voluntary help, donations and legacies to deliver all their services.

How are we helping?

All the staff have contributed items for our Christmas Hamper Raffle. Tickets are available from reception now and only cost £1. We shall be making the drawer slightly later this year (mid January) and one lucky winner will get our fabulous hamper. The hamper contains lovely goodies for both pets and owners alike!

ALL the proceeds from the raffle will be going to the RDA charity.

Bilton Veterinary Centre Christmas Hamper

Where can you find out more?

If you would like to find out more information about the RDA and how they help people, please visit their website at https://www.rda.org.uk. Thank you!

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