The Blue Ribbon campaign was created following the death of Baby Peter and its aim is to help raise awareness of child abuse. The blue ribbon is the international sign for child abuse prevention. The colour blue was chosen to represent the bruised and battered bodies of the thousands of children that are abused every day.
We have been selling blue ribbons and want to encourage people to wear their blue ribbon with pride whilst inspiring others to notice the cause. This, in turn, helps raise much needed funds so that the NSPCC can continue their important work protecting children.
We are asking people if they would consider participating in a Blue Ribbon Day in their workplace, office, school, etc.
Here are 2 easy ways to participate in a Blue Ribbon Day:
1.This is an easy way for all to raise money and awareness for the Blue Ribbon Campaign. Simply ask your school/workplace/group to dress in blue for the day for a small donation to the NSPCC fund.This works great with school and workplaces that have a uniform or dress code as it is quite often a welcome break from the norm and is noticed by others.
2.Selling a Blue Ribbon at your school / workplace / group.Contact us for more information on ribbons for collections.No matter how small the donation - every little counts!
We would like to thank everyone who took part in the 2009 Blue Ribbon Campaign and making it such a success. It raised over £2500 for the fund. The 2010 Blue Ribbon campaign is already underway with the new design blue ribbon on sale (see gifts page). This year the ribbon bears a blue heart in the centre. It was designed with the help of Harry Sharkie, aged 7, who came up with idea, as he said that it represents how we hold Peter close to our hearts.
DO YOU THINK YOU CAN HELP?
Do you work for a company that you think might like to take part? Do you think you would be able to sell Blue Ribbons in your area? Perhaps you own a shop and could sell ribbons on your counter?
We will provide you with a letter template explaining how organisations can get involved, help with media coverage (if needed) & supply materials etc.
If you would like to get involved in our awareness campaign, please contact Karen at karen.sharkie@hotmail.co.uk.
Here are some of the Blue Ribbon Days that have been held across the UK already!
Karen Hendre-Cooper from Edinburgh held a Blue Ribbon Day at her workplace, Manpower UK. She raised £146 selling ribbons and cakes.
Julia Gantra from Surrey held a Blue Ribbon Day in her office at Class Telecom. She raised £36.80 selling Blue Ribbons.
Kathleen Kavangh held a Blue Ribbon Day at her workplace, K & L Gates in London. She raised over £300 with her fundraising efforts.
Minster In Sheppey Primary School, Sheppey held a Child Abuse Awareness Week. Blue Ribbons were sold in the playground all week. They then held a non-school uniform day in aid of the fund on 1st May 09 and raised a fantastic £322.95 in total.
The Beach Public House in Minster, Sheppey held a blue ribbon fundraising night on 25th April and raised £60.00. Landlady, Jeanette Roberts also sold 'My Last Rolos' on Valentines Day and raised £13.00
New Road Football Club in Sheerness have been selling ribbons at their games through April, so far they have raised £28.21. They are also holding a fundraiser fun day on 16th May. There will be a sponsered 'How Many Goals In a Minute' event, stalls, refreshments and a raffle.
St Peters Playgroup in Sheerness sold ribbons through April and raised £21.19. They are holding a Blue Ribbon Teddy Bears Picnic at the end of term.
Stonnes Family Centre in Sheerness have been selling blue ribbons and so far have raised £23.16.
Joanne Sharkie sold Blue Ribbons at her workplace, Abbotts Labortories in Queenborough, Sheppey and raised £56.36.
The Sheppey Blue Ribbon team held stalls at the Rochester Holiday Inn craft fair on 5th April raising £40.84. They also attended and raised £50.40 at the Leysdown Bootfair on 12th April.
The street collection in Sheerness Town Centre on 18th April and raised £104.00.
Thamesteel & HBC Engineering Solutions, both in Sheerness, held Blue Ribbon Days in May. They sold ribbons, cakes and held a raffle.
Balloons for Blue ribbon day are available to buy on the gift page.
