Sheldon Mydat - Inspiration and Motivation - The resource for young aspiring minds

"It's good that worthwhile causes benefit from a bunch of hackers digging up a piece of land somewhere in deepest Staffordshire"

Over the last few years I've become increasingly involved with various charities and events - and have had a real blast in the process!

I've organised a number of golf fundraiser events in celebration of our client relationships. Backed up by a great team of organiseres we've put together some absolutely fantastic events.

As quoted "It's good that worthwhile causes benefit from a bunch of hackers digging up a piece of land somewhere in deepest Staffordshire" (which is where the events tend to take place). That's actually pretty accurate! Although, I did have lessons to raise my game to shall we say - a respectable level!! I had a deal with my Golf Instructor - he'd get my handicap down to 18, and I'd send him and his girlfriend on an all expenses paid trip to South Beach, Miami!

Besides the dubious abilities on the golf course (not just mine) we've done some fantastic stuff. Here's some of what's been achieved, plus a lead into a charity that does some fantastic work at enabling young talent in the UK - The Princes Trust.

The Princes Trust has to date brought support to many thousands of young individuals. The Princes Trust is a charity that helps young people overcome barriers and get their lives working.

Through practical support, including training, mentoring and financial assistance, the Princes Trust helps 14 - 30 year olds realise their potential and transform their lives.

Vital donations, organised fund-raising and events enable the Princes Trust to continue to provide invaluable support; whilst in parallel, time, care and effort is donated by volunteers that bring with them an array of experience, wisdom and passion, all contributing to the positive influence that the Princes Trust is able to have upon young minds, hoping to build themselves a bright future.
[Link to Mentoring:The Princes Trust]

During an event on behalf of the NSPCC, i do recall quite literally going for a swim whilst on the golf course! I had the choice of either dropping a shot, or following the ball into what appeared to be a dried out water feature; and being the competitive person that i am....

Suffice to say (sparing the details!) this provided a great albeit inadvertent PR stunt! We made a large amount of money that day for the children, So it was all worth it.

The purpose of the NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children) is to end all cruelty to children. The NSPCC provides services for children in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands and campaigns to make society a better place for them.

Many desperately needed children's hospices struggle for funding. They hardly receive any automatic assistance from health authorities, in comparison to adult hospices - the difference is quite staggering. However, children and families do receive direct help from the government in the forms of disability living allowances. Further attention needs directing towards these hospices.

During the past four years we've helped secure much needed beds and facilities at Treetops.

'Treetops' is the hospice funded by the Donna Louise Trust, set up to care for children, who due to accident or illness are not expected to reach adulthood. Supporting both the child and their family, respite and end of life care is provided at Treetops, and in the family home.

In 2006, First Responders were again nominated for support. During the 06 golf event, we secured a new service vehicle for one of the regional crews (Wheaton Aston / Staffs).

First Responders consist of volunteers, who are generally trained by the various NHS ambulance trusts.

The First Responders work, as well as, not instead of, the NHS paramedic crews, and are paged via the 999 service. They treat patients involved in road traffic accidents, people suffering heart attacks, strokes, breathing difficulties, traumatic injuries and pregnancies as well as many other medical scenarios. Due to the remoteness of many communities, these trained and fully equipped volunteers often arrive on the scene first, exactly as their name suggests, and that can sometimes mean the difference between a life and a death.

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