Vectis Historic vehicle club handed over a £2,500 cheque to Ability Dogs 4 Young People on 21st September.
The cheque was presented by Peter Hodgson, Club President on behalf of all club members. 16 Classic Cars attended the photo shoot in the warm sunshine. The VHVC had been left a legacy of £2,000 to the club by the late Paddi Eales. A decision was made to add a further £500 from the Open Day to enable the organisation to train a new puppy named Paddi. which would twin with “Jack” named after Paddi’s husband in 2017.
Speaking to Ability Dogs 4 Young People’s CEO Carol Court, the club had been made aware of the very difficult time faced by them following Covid. They now have over 60 dogs and puppies, with 35 directly assisting disabled young people with a variety of needs. The Charity covers all the costs of working and training Ability Dogs and puppies, including vet bills, food and equipment.
Carol said:
“I would like to personally thank VHVC for continuing to support the charity and our Ability Dog training programme. This has been a difficult year, after Covid, but we are very fortunate that VHVC and other Island clubs are generously supporting us. This means that we can continue training Ability Dogs to assist disabled young people on the Island. Thank you.”
Club members attending included: Dave Spurgin, Keith Walker Pobjoy, Jenny & Chris Belford, Vickie Rasmussen, Kevin & Sandra Froment, Denis Rumbold, Steve Ansell, Ray Bailey & Gwyneth Byerley, Peter & Tina Groves, Chris Offer, Graham Woodford, Jonathan Brown, Richard & Julie Keast, Simon & Trish Boyle, Dave Carter, Peter & Jan Hodgson.
Great brilliant so useful to disabled learning difficulty mental health people
Well done everyone, and wonderful legacy from Paddi Eales.