Students at Slough s Ditton Park Academy raised almost £500 for the Save the Children charity by taking part in a sponsored 5km run - without leaving the school premises. The pupils from the school at Kings Reach were all sixth formers who take part in special enrichment classes, designed to help them develop life skills and independence. The lessons can cover everything from completing a First Aid qualification for those who want to become medics, cooking together as they prepare for university, or learning about personal finances. The 5km run saw them building up their sporting prowess by running round the Academy in circuits in miserable weather, raising £484 for Save the Children as they went.
The donation follows the monthly homeless feeding session by the community last week with Slough Outreach. President of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Atiq Ahmad Bhatti said: “I am truly humbled by the members of the community who have once again shown great charity by donating food items in abundance for the Slough Foodbank. At this time of year, wherever possible, each of us must double our efforts to ensure we look after those who may be in need of meals, food items, care and support. It continues to be a challenging time for us all, but through such donations we are able to continue to serve humanity and the local residents of Slough. Foodbank is a key resource for so many. May God bless each volunteer.”