Fundraising effort from nursery staff

The staff of King’s Park Nursery chose both the Down’s and Proud group in Lurgan and the Meningitis Research Foundation to donate money that was raised in lieu of staff Christmas presents.

By The Newsroom

Published 30th Mar 2014, 15:00 BST

King's Park Nursery School have raised £330 for local charities by making donations in lieu of presents at Christmas. Half of the money, £165 was presented to local charity, Down's and Proud. Receiving the cheque on behalf of Down's and Proud is Ruth Russell. Also pictured is her son Rhys.

Both mean a lot to the staff and families of  King’s Park.

Rhys Russell is a pupil in the nursery since  September 2012 and is a member of the Down’s and Proud group. The group have been a great source of support for Rhys’ mother Ruth since Rhys was born.

Another pupil in the nursery, Ollie Well’s family, are actively involved with the Meningitis Research  Foundation and the Leo Tribute Fund. Ollie’s brother Leo was just two years and five months old when he lost his battle with meningococcal  septicaemia.

A total of £330 was split between the two local charities.

Meningitis Research Foundation