La Tania Charity Day Wed 13 April 2011 – The History

*La Tania Charity Day Wednesday 13th April 2011 – The History * The La Tania Charity Day started in the year 2002 after a seasonnaire, Dan Provost lost his mother, Pat, to cancer.

He decided with the backing of the Community to set up a fitting day to remember his mother and raise money for cancer.

A committee was set up and voted that the money raised should go to the French Charity, Ligue National Contre le Cancer and an English Charity, Sebastian’s Action Trust.

Since that day, La Tania, as a community, has raised 150,000 Euros for charity.

The Sebastian’s Action Trust was set up after The Gates family lost their 11-year-old son to cancer. They have since raised 1,000,000 Euros with Charity Dances, walks, meals and the generosity of the public. The money raised is to go towards homes for children that are seriously ill with cancer, where they can spend quality time with their family.

The Gates family are always represented on the Day bringing balloons, banners and posters. This year we welcome Jane Gates, Sebastians mum and Tesco’s woman of the year, Rebecca Gates, Sebastian’s sister, and Sebastian’s Action Trust Charity worker, Danielle.

*Who takes part? *The day is a result of a massive effort from everyone in La Tania. Although the initial efforts stemmed from the English speaking community, it is now enjoying generous contributions and effort put in by French businesses.

We enjoy the support of the local businesses, the Tourist Office, residents and also the ski companies and accommodation providers that operate in the resort.

But more can be done to promote the Charity events and gain even greater support from the locals. The Charity day is about fighting Cancer and supporting those suffering from it, regardless of nationality.

To date la Tania has raised 150,000€ (55,000€ of which has gone to building the Sebastian’s Action Trust house which will be finished this year). La Tania will be invited to the opening and an inscribed glass brick has been placed in the building thanking La Tania for its contribution.

*Charity Day / Week *The fund raising now actually takes place over the whole week.

On Monday 11th April the Hotel Montana is to hold their 4th Charity Dinner and Dance – This Year’s Theme – “The Oscars”. It’s a great chance to dress up as there will be a theme to the evening. The tickets get sold out straight away and any locals re should reserve as soon as they come out on sale. Profits from the night go to the total that is divided between the chosen Charities. There will also be a Charity BBQ at Lodge du Village over in Meribel Vilage and a fund rasing night at Dick’s T-Bar in Meribel.

The day itself is based around The Pub Le Ski Lodge who contribute all their profits from the day to the Charity Week total. Companies sponsoring the event will have their banners displayed around the event area outside the Tourist Office and Ski Lodge.

It is a Carnival atmosphere with everyone making a massive effort to have the best Fancy Dress.

*Events * Ø 11am decorate the area

Ø 1pm BBQ – 10 € per person – Outside Bars with profits to Charity

Ø 2pm-5pm – Live music outside the Tourist Office on a professional stage

Ø Raffle and Auction

Ø Cake making competition

Ø Harley Davidson rides throughout the day

Ø World Egg eating Championship

Ø 5pm Downhill Float parade drawing massive crowds who watch the descent and subsequent chaos!

Ø Live music during the evening at the Ski Lodge and Chrome bar

Ø Curries and Tartiflette

Ø The biggest fancy dress party in the Alps!

*How your business can help? * There are several ways in which you can donate or support the event. Businesses are asked to either sponsor the official Charity Day T-shirt or provide banners to be displayed on the day (50-200€ depending on size) and donate prizes to be raffled or auctioned off.

Donations can also be made directly the organisers by contacting Sandy Jardine (details below)

*Press Coverage *As the event has got larger so we are attracting more and more press coverage and we are hoping for an attendance 1500 people this year.

The event is covered by: · The local press – Le Dauphiné Libéré, · 3V Info News, · La Tania websites – www.latania.co.uk, www.latania.com · La Tania Charity Day Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/charityday · Twitter @La_Tania·

A roll of honour of all the sponsors is published on www.latania.co.uk and the event is advertised on Radio Meribel and Radio Courchevel.

We hope we can count on you to help and embrace the resorts’ efforts in raising money for these worthy causes.

Many thanks for your continuing support,

‘Sandy’ Jardine keironjardine@hotmail.com Mobile: 06 80 68 62 54

http://www.sebastiansactiontrust.com/ http://www.facebook.com/charityday http://www.ligue-cancer.net/index.php http://www.latania.co.uk/photos/CharityDayIndex.htm