FUND RAISERS PROVE THE STRONGEST LINK

Quiz Night at Café Pasta in Support of the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability

Brains boggled at Café Pasta in Putney as teams enjoyed a Quiz Night and raffle in aid of the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability. The event was a great success. 5 teams of 6 people took part and nearly £800 was raised for vital equipment and services at the Royal Hospital, a national medical charity based in Putney.

The Quiz Night was organised by volunteer, Amanda Robart, who also managed to enlist the support of a wide variety of local businesses who donated prizes and gifts for the raffle. Livio Rossino, Area Manager of Café Pasta kindly offered to host the event free of charge, and donated a special meal for all the contestants. He said, "The Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability is a very worthwhile cause. I have been very impressed by the work of the staff at the hospital and by the volunteers, like Amanda. I am very happy that we have been able to help."

Amanda said, "This is my first fundraising event for the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability, and with the help and support of people like Livio I hope it will be the first of many."

Paul Kennerley, Director of Special Appeals for the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability said, "Quiz nights are always popular fundraising events and this one has been a fantastic success. Almost £800 has been raised for the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability and all those who took part had a great evening. We are particularly grateful to Amanda Robart for organising the quiz and to Livio Rossino and his team at Café Pasta for hosting the evening. Their support helps to raise vital funds for the work of the Royal Hospital."

The winning team won a bottle of Champagne from Waitrose in Putney. Raffle prizes were donated from Putney businesses; Sarah Archer reflexologist, The Green Room at the Body Shop, Toni & Guy, Headmasters, Home From Home Dog Boarding Agency, The Pied Piper, Putney Leisure Centre, Marks & Spencer and Ottakars Bookshop.

The Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability specialises in the treatment and care of people with severe disabilities resulting from brain damage, strokes, Huntington's disease, multiple sclerosis and many other complex disabilities. The Royal Hospital provides both rehabilitation and long term care for people with severe and complex neurological conditions.

To make a donation or organise your own event for the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability call Fundraising on 020 8780 4563.

Money raised will go to fund the treatment and care of people with severe and complex neurological conditions resulting from brain damage, strokes, Huntington's disease, multiple sclerosis and many other disabilities or injuries. The Royal Hospital provides both rehabilitation and long term care. It is not part of the NHS and relies on donations to provide its specialist services.

July 19, 2002