16 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! DIVERSE ABILITIES Diverse Abilities is on the hunt for volunteers Dorset’s disability charity, Diverse Abilities, is looking for volunteers for the coming year. Events on the calendar include: •Diverse Abilities own events: Dorset Neon Run, Country Challenge, Rugby Lunch, Gala Ball, Christmas Carol Service, the charity’s annual Christmas tree collection service •Community events including: Grooves on the Green, Wimborne Folk Festival and Camp Bestival, as well as street collections throughout the year, with further events to be confirmed. Laura Stanley, fundraising officer at Diverse Abilities, commented: “We’ve got an exciting calendar of events this year where we need the help of our local community in order to take on a variety of tasks including bucket collections, running stalls, and handing out flyers, as well as raising awareness of Diverse Abilities. You’ll have a great time, as well as helping to raise money to support children and adults with disabilities in the local area” Volunteers are crucial to the work charities like Diverse Abilities carry out, and donating free time is just as valuable as giving money. The opportunities give volunteers a chance to learn new skills, meet new people, enhance CVs, gain experience, discover new interests and improve mental wellbeing. Visit diverseabilities.org.uk/ volunteer for more information about the roles available. Contact Laura on: volunteer@diverseabilities.org.uk if you would like to get involved. Family 2k & Neon Run Diverse Abilities, Dorset’s disability charity, has announced that The Family 2K is set to return to Poole Park on Saturday, April 22nd. The Family 2K is returning following its successful launch in 2022, with it proving popular for the whole family to get active and raise money for a local charity. The course is adapted from the main event in Poole Park with registration opening at 5pm and the fun run beginning by 5.30pm. Lucy Rowley, events fundraising officer at Diverse Abilities, commented: “The Dorset Neon Run is always so much fun, and The Family 2K proved to be really popular last year. We are really excited to bring it back this year. It’s a great excuse to get fit with the family and enjoy the outdoors together, all while doing good for an organisation right on your doorstep.” The Family 2K is followed by the Dorset Neon Run is a 5k fun run around Poole Park, lighting up the night with colourful outfits, neon glow, and live music provided by Hot Radio and Hot Gold. The event is not timechipped, so participants are welcome to walk, run, jog, and dance their way around the course. Visit dorsetneonrun.com to find out more and purchase tickets for the Family 2k and main Dorset Neon Run.
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