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Young VIPs for the day

31 July 2007

ITPS provide day of fun and VIP treatment for Sunshine Fund Beneficiaries

A lucky trio of  Sunshine   Fund  beneficiaries got to see  Newcastle  United in action from the comfort of a corporate box.

David Marr, eight, from Heaton, who has impaired hearing and cerebral palsy;  Michael  Start, 12, of South Shields, who suffers from scoliosis, ADHD and learning difficulties; and Andrew Mitchell, four, of Ryton, who has cerebral palsy and finds it difficult to walk, got to enjoy  Newcastle ’s friendly clash with Scottish side Celtic.

In October last year, David received a trike from the  Sunshine   Fund  to help him strengthen his legs and play outside more often. Michael  Start was given a buggy, and Andrew Mitchell was also given a trike.

Garry Sheriff, ITPS’s managing director, who provided the box, said: “As a business that continues to enjoy considerable success here in the North East, we consider it appropriate to share some of the rewards of this success with those less fortunate than ourselves.

“This year, we will be providing various levels of support to the  Sunshine Fund .
“And later on in the season we will again donate the use of this box as a auction prize at either the Sunflower Ball in October or the Celebrity Question of Sport event in November.”

During the course of the game, the box was also visited by former  Newcastle  striker Malcolm Macdonald and Toon favourite John Beresford.

Jo Harris, manager of the  Sunshine   Fund , said: “We really appreciated ITPS’s contribution. Donations and gestures like this really make the Sunshine Fund.”



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