The 2002 Christmas Appeal has been very successful, thanks to a wonderful response from all our members. It has raised almost £4,000 (£3,923, to be precise) and when taking into account the gift-aid these personal donations can attract, I believe the total will be much closer to £5,000. It is always an amazing and humbling insight to realise that BSA's work is so appreciated that our members willingly part with their hard earned money to support our work.

One special idea to highlight came from the speech and language therapists at Belfast City Hospital who agreed not to send out Christmas cards but to make a donation to the BSA instead - they raised an amazing £55! To all our members who contributed - thank you so much!

Norbert Lieckfeldt
Chief Executive

From the Spring 2003 edition of Speaking Out