Birmingham PHAB Camps is a charity that means a lot to me and I’ll never forget it. When I was sixteen, I was going through a difficult time and my school suggested that I took a week holiday over the summer with this charity. 27 more wordsBearing Disability: Birmingham PHAB Camps Charity — Little Sea Bear
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Who am I?
Hi, my name is Sophie Abel and I am 22 years – old. I am currently in my third year of study at De Montfort University, studying Creative Writing & Journalism. I am a bubbly friendly person who can’t resist a challenge. I write regularly for my university’s magazine, ‘The Demon’ getting published in print… Continue reading Who am I?
My Experience with Birmingham PHAB Camps
I appreciate that I have spoken about my experience many times in previous blog posts, but I need to express that it was such a big part of my life, I need to continue to keep those memories alive. I have been a participant Birmingham PHAB Camps since I was eight, first as a camper, now… Continue reading My Experience with Birmingham PHAB Camps
Birmingham PHAB Camps – A Honourable Charity
Birmingham PHAB Camps is a true honourable charity that needs your help! Now at the end of my second year at De Montfort University, I was going through some recordings on my phone and I found an interview that I did on behalf of Demon FM, Afternoon Show with Maxine Ross-Wallis - the chairperson of Birmingham PHAB… Continue reading Birmingham PHAB Camps – A Honourable Charity
PHAB’s 50th Anniversary – My Tribute
Birmingham PHAB Camps celebrated their 50th anniversary this year, I decided to look back at my years at Birmingham PHAB Camps. I have been a part of the charity since I was eight years old when the charity contacted our house via our local special school. The charity explained to us who they were and… Continue reading PHAB’s 50th Anniversary – My Tribute
Birmingham PHAB Camps – 50 years of Dedication
Birmingham PHAB Camps celebrated their 50th anniversary earlier this year. Inspired by the impact the charity had on myself as well as many others, I looked back into the years of Birmingham PHAB camps leading up to their 50th birthday to see how the charity grew. PHAB TIMELINE - 1965 - 2017 1965 - Hidden… Continue reading Birmingham PHAB Camps – 50 years of Dedication
PHAB Sponsored Walk – Disney Princess’ & Marvel Superheroes
Birmingham PHAB Camps are a local charity that benefits young people with various disabilities to grow in confidence and participate in activities that they wouldn’t usual do. All money is raised through regular events such as sponsored walks and wheels, themed parties and quizzes. As well as events, the charity also receives donations from people either… Continue reading PHAB Sponsored Walk – Disney Princess’ & Marvel Superheroes
Birmingham PHAB Camps & West Midlands Laundry Club
As part of my work with Birmingham PHAB Camps I approach people and companies asking for sponsorship for the charity. Through 2016, I had tried contacting many companies and organisations, however I had very little success. After speaking to my loved ones and various other people for some advice on how to acquire sponsorship, my… Continue reading Birmingham PHAB Camps & West Midlands Laundry Club
Sporting Recovery CIC
As part of my gap, I searched for some voluntary work alongside my work with Birmingham PHAB Camps. I searched on websites to see if there were any suitable volunteering opportunities available in my preferred interests of creative writing or media. Not as easy as it sounds... After not succeeding in finding suitable volunteering opportunities… Continue reading Sporting Recovery CIC
Birmingham PHAB Camps – Helping Hand
In my gap year, I knew I had to seize as many opportunities. Every moment could be beneficial to my future if it is put to good use. Updating my blog with my experience of university and any other personal experiences was first on my agenda. Then, of course there was planning and writing my… Continue reading Birmingham PHAB Camps – Helping Hand
The Life of Sophie 