On 2 October 2022, James will be running the TCS London Marathon to raise funds for three North West Norfolk based charities -
➡️ Pandora Project that supports women and children affected by domestic abuse
➡️ West Norfolk Deaf Association which helps people of all ages to live independent lives
➡️ West Norfolk Befriending that tackles loneliness among older people.
To DONATE to the charities please visit:
Pandora Project https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/jameswildmpmarathon
West Norfolk Deaf Association https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/jameswildmplondonmarathon
West Norfolk Befriending https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/jameswildmp2022marathon
Pandora Project supports women and children fleeing domestic violence in North West Norfolk. A Pandora Project spokesperson said:
“Thank you to James for picking our charity. People think domestic abuse doesn't happen in Norfolk, but our service has never been more in need, so please donate as every penny raised will go towards helping women and children affected by domestic abuse. We wish James the best of luck with the marathon!”
West Norfolk Deaf Association provides wrap-around support for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community. They also offer a range of audiology services for clients and alleviate pressure from the QEH's Audiology Department.
Commenting, Anna Pugh, Manager of West Norfolk Deaf Association, said:
“West Norfolk Deaf Association are very grateful for all the support and donations we receive. Without people like James Wild MP, our local charity would be unable to offer the full range of services and support to over 4200 deaf children, young people , adults and elders living in Kings Lynn and West Norfolk ever year. Their generosity has allowed us to fund the first ever Deaf Swimming Club, social CHAT (Conversation Hearing Aids and Tea) Clubs for elders living with hearing loss in the community, a Saturday Club and Holiday programme for Deaf children and their siblings, and a weekly Coffee Morning for people who use BSL as their first language. These services enable deaf people to participate and contribute to the wider community reducing social isolation and loneliness , increasing confidence and communication skills.”
West Norfolk Befriending supports the elderly by providing a befriending service with regular telephone calls and visits to their homes. They also organise lunches for clients giving opportunities for them to socialise with the broader community. James met manager Pippa May when he first became elected to discuss the need for the service in rural North West Norfolk and the importance of building resilient communities.
Pippa May, Manager of West Norfolk Befriending, said:
"West Norfolk Befriending (WNB) is delighted that James has chosen to support them. It will mean that we can work with more isolated older people in West Norfolk. WNB offers befriending by in-person visits or phone calls, engaging with a part of the community that is often forgotten or overlooked. Covid hit the less mobile frail older people very hard. A team of trained, loyal volunteers undertakes the contacts making a real difference in many lives. WNB are particularly pleased to be chosen, as this year they are celebrating 20 years of working with isolated older people and their carers in West Norfolk.”
