Today on my usual reading of fellow writers' blogs, I came across Nick Wilford's latest post. Nick is a great guy, who though I don't know very well, is always friendly, supportive and encouraging.
In Nick's post, he was talking about his stepson Andrew's struggle with finding a collage that caters to his cerebral palsy, and how in his home country of Scotland, their only option for college for Andrew is a place that hasn't got resources that would really help him grow and develop. That's led them to look further afield, into England, but as the college system isn't free like it is in Scotland, that brings a whole new set of problems.
For the full details behind Nick and Andrew's story, you can read Nick's full post here.
Goodness knows raising kids is hard enough. Sometimes I have trouble raising my two boys. My own stepbrother, Robert, has Autism and even though his mom and my dad have only been together for a couple of years, I've seen first hand the hardships they've faced.
This is why I'm signing up for Nick's Overcoming Adversity blogfest - the aim of which is for participants to write a 500 word piece (fiction, personal experience or poem) about Overcoming Adversity, which Nick will then turn into an Anthology, the proceeds of which are going to Andrew's college fun. But not only that, I wanted to take the time to spread the word about this blogfest, and Nick's campaign. Over on Nick's blog, there's also a petition you can sign to get the Scottish Government to build a specialist further education college in Scotland and a donate button if you'd like to contribute to Andrew's college fun.
I think this is a great cause, and one that everyone should at least read up on.
Still not sure I'm gonna have time to do this, but promoting it is always a good thing! :D
ReplyDeleteHopefully you'll find time to enter, but if not, a little promotion is good too! :D
DeleteI've signed myself up. :)
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, Clare.
Happy New Year, Mina!
DeleteI look forwards to reading your entry.
I signed up earlier this week. It's an awesome effort by Nick!
ReplyDeleteIt is a really great idea. Can't wait to see your entry. :D
DeleteI signed up although I have no idea what I'm going to do.
ReplyDeleteNo, I have no idea what I'm doing either. I'm sure something will come, though.
DeleteThank you very much for the generous support, Clare. I'm overwhelmed! If it helps, I don't know what I'm writing yet either. :) But I'm looking forward to reading the entries!
ReplyDeleteYou're most welcome Nick. As soon as I read your post, I felt like I had to do something. :D
DeleteLook forwards to reading your entry, too.
Nick's idea for fundraising is awesome. I signed up too, but I don't know what I'll write.
ReplyDeleteIt is a fantastic idea.
DeleteThis looks like a great cause!
ReplyDeleteAgreed!
Delete1. I've already signed up.
ReplyDelete2. I've missed talking to you and wanted to say hi! :)
1. I look forwards to seeing what you com up with.
Delete2. Aww, thanks. I've missed talking to you too. "hi" back. :D
What a noble event to be involved with Claire! I'm sure Nick and Andrew appreciate it!! I'll have to run over and check it out.
ReplyDeleteAs soon as I read about Nick's cause, I wanted to support it. It's tough being a parent. If you do enter, I look forwards to reading what you come up with. :D
DeleteI've heard about his plight before. Thanks for reminding me and I will be reading up on this bloghop.
ReplyDeleteNo worries. :D I look forwards to reading what you come up with if you enter.
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