A Donegal sports club is doing its bit to ensure special needs pre-schools are not left behind.
Following the Let Me, Be Me! Campaign to preserve specialist pre-schools in Donegal, it is important to highlight the importance of these schools in this county.
One of the two schools which is under threat of closure, following a decision to cut resource teaching hours to school children with special needs, is Ballaghderg Special Needs Pre-School in Letterkenny.
Three Rivers Badminton which is based in the Oak Tree Business Park, Killygordon has been very active over the last few years in not only trying to highlight and develop the sport of badminton in this county but also to use the growth of the club to highlight and raise funds for local groups.
Through one of the clubs’ families, Three Rivers got involved with Ballaghderg Pre-School with the intentions of raising enough money for an iPad for the school.
Through various events ran during the season by the club and assistance from the clubs sponsor, Kelly’s of Mountain Top Letterkenny, €300 was raised for Ballaghderg Pre-School.
Following the emphasis on the work being carried out to reverse the decision made to cut back on resources for the schools, Three Rivers Badminton along with Kelly’s Mountain Top would like to highlight the importance of schools like Ballaghderg not only to the children who attend it but also to the families of the children.
Three Rivers will be kicking off their new season with the senior club kicking off this month and the juniors kicking off in September. For more information on the club, you can not only find information on facebook but you can also e-mail threeriversbc@gmail.com for their welcome pack which includes all the information required if you are interested in joining.
Three Rivers would not only like to thank Kellys for their support to the club but also to all the volunteer coaches and helpers who make the club the success that it is.
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