Last night I couldn’t sleep. Terrified that no-one would turn up for Reilly’s party. When I opened the blinds to see the snow bleaching down outside I felt even worse!
I packed up my little mini with raffle and tombola prizes and set off at 2 miles an hour to pick up the party squad and get set up.
I needn’t have worried. At 1 o clock the doors opened and people flooded in. The room was packed! Reilly was brilliant for a good hour after that he clung to me and typed McDonalds into my phone constantly 🙂 we spent a bit of time outside and that’s ok. We also spent a little bit of time in the foyer reading a George Pig book. When you need 5 minutes you need 5 minutes.
The children partied TOGETHER it was so lovely to see. It was amazing to hear some of the parents had used examples from my blog to explain about stimming etc to their children before they came. This is what it’s all about!! Education and acceptance.
Special mentions today go to those people who gave up their own time to come and entertain the children. These people are priceless coming along at such a busy time to help the local community.
Rite Rhythm Disco contacted me and said if we ever needed someone for a disco he would love to help us out. He has an autistic son also and gets it. He did today and did an amazing job.
Party Animals came along to show and tell the children about animals. Snakes, frogs, guinea pigs, dragons. The kids absolutely loved it!!
Martin the Magician was a huge hit! Hilarious and kept the kids entertained perfectly. Thoroughly recommended.
Sandra McGrath from Cramlington Village Club didn’t hesitate when I asked if they could help us out with the venue. They also donated prizes for our raffle.
Hannah Wilkinson our beautiful Elsa who I only met a few weeks ago came today after I heard her singing at our annual charity ball. She did an incredible job and the kids were mesmerised by her
Maisey Maxwell our little helper who set up her own stall to do glitter tattoos for the children (and adults I noticed). Awesome!
And not to forget our raffle ticket, tombola selling, room decorating squad!
With tickets purchased online and the party today Reilly’s party raised just short of £500!
BUT …
Marce Gaygaskel who plays Granny Mary in the play The Life of Reilly superbly wrote a cheque for £1000 today. She believes in this project as much as we do. Absolutely blown away by her generosity. Cannot thank Marce enough.
Our crowdfunding when all paid in will stand at just over 4k. We can do this!
We have 12 days then we can fund this pilot and start shooting in February. Crowdfunder Life of Reilly
He’s fast asleep now but has kept looking through the photos and videos. He absolutely loved the DJ equipment and did a bit scratching 🙂
The Life of Reilly 