In response to Hans Lobstein (Letters, August 10), I would like to object to the view that one charity is more "worthwhile" than another.
It is common for most fundraisers to raise money on behalf of a charity that is close to their hearts or one of which they may have had personal experience.
Mark Necus, a father, has chosen to support a children's charity and in particular his local branch of Barnardo's Brighton & Hove Link Plus who work with up to 100 disabled children, young people and families each year.
The project gives disabled children the opportunity to broaden their social lives, make new friends and gain new experiences. It allows families some rare and valuable time to themselves and their other children and provides a rewarding experience to the carers.
Most charity volunteers will not receive expenses, as they appreciate they are helping a charity to achieve its aims. Volunteers may benefit from learning and using new skills and feeling the satisfaction of playing a positive role in someone else's life.
In the case of link-carers at Brighton & Hove Link Plus, they do actually receive reimbursement in line with government and fostering regulations.
I would like to once again say a huge thankyou to Mark on behalf of all of the children and families who receive essential support from Barnardo's Brighton & Hove Link Plus. I hope that others will be inspired by him to fundraise for their charity of choice.
-Gina Armstrong, Barnardo's Brighton & Hove Link Plus, Portslade
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