Fundraiser - Dragon Boat Race 2025

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Dragon Boat Challenge

The PlayWise Puff Dragons and the PlayWise Dragon Bytes

PlayWise Learning is a non-profit organisation supporting young disabled children and their families to reduce the impact of disability on everyday life, living and learning. We are excited to announce our latest fundraiser, can you help?

Bytes Software is a leading provider of world-class IT solutions; including cloud, security, licensing, SAM, storage, virtualisation and managed services. Bytes Software has been and continues to be huge supporters of PlayWise. They have not only raised and donated money to us but they also provide their support at Christmas.

Date: Sunday 20th July 2025

From: 9:30am (our race time advised nearer the date)

Place: On the Thames, Canbury Gardens, Lower Ham Road, Kingston, KT2 5AU

Not only is there a day of Dragon Boat racing but there are also stalls, sideshows and food stalls, plus our very own PlayWise tent. Bring a picnic and the family for what promises t

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PlayWise

Our organisation provides a home visiting education service for families with disabled children. A vibrant and welcoming community hub specifically designed to meet the needs of our families, a variety of specialist SEN workshops & bite size training courses, subscription services for local nurseries & schools, along with practical and emotional support & guidance to our families in order to promote good mental health & well-being.

70%

£1,395.00 raised of £2,000.00 target by 75 supporters

£1,395.00 donated

When

From the 13th June 2025 until the 30th July 2025

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