Service users organising events ‘For Us & For You’

Cygnet Hospital Godden Green has launched a new service user led project that aims to reach out to others through a series of monthly events that will raise money for charity. The project has been named ‘Cygnet For Us & For You’ and follows on from the success of Godden Green’s virtual QE2 round the world cruise last year.
A quiz was the first of the 'Cygnet For Us & For You' fundraising events
A quiz was the first of the ‘Cygnet For Us & For You’ fundraising events

Service users are contributing to the planning and hosting of each event as well as choosing which charities to raise money for. The first event, which raised money for the mental health charity Mind, took place on 20th February with a quiz created and presented by the service users. A wonderful menu of ‘brain’ food and drinks helped everyone who took part in the quiz. A representative from Mind attended the event and gave a short talk following the lunch and provided encouragement to the service users.

Those taking part in the quiz were provided with 'Brain' food and drinks
Those taking part in the quiz were provided with ‘Brain’ food and drinks

The aim of the project is to provide the service users with enjoyable events whilst developing their confidence through their recovery. A variety of different events are planned including BBQs, movie screenings, sponsored activities and further quizzes. The next event is organised for Friday 13th March and will be raising money for Red Nose Day.

The service users and team at Godden Green are very much looking forward to raising money through the year and to provide some fantastic events ‘For Us & For You’.

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