Dreamdrops announced as winners of the “Overall Impact on the Community by an Organisation” award

Huntingdon Racecourse announced the winners of its first-ever Community Awards Day, held on the 5^th of November 2023.

The event was held to highlight the contribution made by individuals and organisations within the local community.

Dreamdrops won the “Overall Impact on the Community by an Organisation” award. The charity was recognised for its exceptional work with the Collins Club, fundraising for children being nursed in the local community, providing resources for children with SEND in local schools, and offering support to families with children discharged from Hinchingbrooke Hospital, ensuring they receive the care they need back at home.

Christine Luckham, Chairman of Dreamdrops said: “This award means so much to our wonderful volunteers and the local families that the charity supports.

“Dreamdrops has had an amazing year this year, with the support of local donations and fundraising. These have enabled us to provide the Special Care Baby Unit at Hinchingbrooke Hospital with new facilities, sponsor a local football team who offer free football sessions for boys and girls with individual needs. Enabling us to donate specialist equipment to Cambridgeshire Community Services NHS Trust’s Children’s Community Specialist Nursing service and much more.

“This month also sees the start of the charity’s Christmas Gift appeal which provided over 300 gifts to sick children in the local area last year.

“We are so grateful for this award and for being recognised for the all the fabulous work our volunteers do, but we could not do this without the support of local businesses, organisations, individuals, and families. Thank you to everyone!”

Anne-Marie Hamilton, former Chairman said: “What a day! Huge congratulations to everyone at Dreamdrops! This award is richly deserved. I am so proud of you all.”

To find out more about the local awards please visit: https://www.huntspost.co.uk/news/23906207.community-awards-held-huntingdon-racecourse/

To find out more about Dreamdrops please visit: 
Latest News | Dreamdrops (dreamdropschildrenscharity.org)

Photo:
Mike Andrews, Volunteer, Christine Luckham, Chairman, Pauline Rawlings and Wendy Baker, Volunteers