I am a volunteer and consultant with the Cedar Foundation having worked for 20 years in UK with children with disabilities. I was introduced to Cedar Foundation in 2007 and have supported their work since then, helping with training and advice as required. I am excited that Cedar Foundation is at the forefront in helping the authorities in Bulgaria to improve the quality of life for disadvantaged children.This is a big motivation for me in doing what I can to support their work. I visit one of the small group homes in Kazanlak twice a week and have seen many improvements in the children. Several of the children were in pampers day and night and now after one year, many of them are using the toilet appropriately. Some of the children are now attending school or day care services, giving them different opportunities and experiences. It is also good to see the children helping with laundry, hanging clothes on the drier and folding items up when they are dry.As I was leaving the group home one day, a child who doesn’t normally speak, said Ciao and blew me a kiss. I was very touched by this small gesture. When I see how the children are flourishing in the smaller, more family type environments it fills me with hope that these children will have a much better quality of life. I want to continue to support this important work in the hope that my small contribution will help to make a difference.”
Anne Luck