The £1.5M upgrade will transform The Yard Dundee into a fully accessible, year-round community hub for disabled children, young people and their families. The refurbishment includes a new roof, sensory room, Changing Places toilet, expanded play areas, communal kitchen and dining area, plus a vibrant outdoor garden.
While our centre is being transformed, we’ve continued to support families from temporary premises at Dundee East Community Sports Club, with summer holiday sessions running at Kingspark School. We’re so grateful to NHS Tayside Charitable Foundation for contributing £100,000 towards the outdoor space and donating two spaces for this year’s Kiltwalk.
Most of our amazing walkers will take on the four-mile Wee Wander, while a few brave souls will tackle the full 20-mile Mighty Stride. Among them are families like Cheryl and Rio, who are returning for their second year and inspiring others to join in.
Gill Thomson, our Service Development Manager at The Yard Dundee, will be walking alongside her two sons. She says:
“The fact that so many mums, dads and children have signed up is a real testament to how much The Yard means to them.
Four miles may feel like a big ask but we’re a strong and resilient community and are determined to do our best. All the summer fun at The Yard is keeping us fit and fired up for the big day!”
Long-time Yard mum Pamela Donaldson is also walking with her nine-year-old daughter, who has attended The Yard since she was three says:
“The Yard is a place where my daughter can just be herself and feel free. We’re so excited about the reopening and the opportunities the new building will bring. I don’t normally ask for sponsorship, but this is a cause I’m so passionate about. I don’t know what we would do without The Yard, or how we would have managed over the years without their support.”
So far, our wonderful supporters have already raised almost £1,000, but there’s still a way to go. Every donation will bring us closer to opening the doors of a bigger, better Yard Dundee this autumn!
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