Bakers supports SIBS4FUN event

by | Sep 12, 2024 | Charity, News | 0 comments

Circus background
SIBS4FUN Circus theme stickers and tattoos

Bakers proudly supports local charity SNAP’s SIBS4FUN event

SNAP charity  a local Brentwood charity that covers Essex County Council, Thurrock and Southend local authorities. They provide support, compassion, guidance and hope to families whose children (aged 0-25 years) have additional needs or disabilities. Bakers has been supporters of SNAP since 2017 and following our summer Bakers Foundation donations, have now donated almost £75,000 to the charity.

What is the SIBS4FUN event?

SIBS4FUN is an annual event for children aged 6-13 who have siblings with special needs. This weeklong event offers these children a break from their usual responsibilities. Giving them a chance to connect with others facing similar experiences. During this time, the children build self-confidence and great friendships, SNAP assesses their progress at the beginning and end of the event.
Girl in the circus

Circus of Support

Each year, SIBS4FUN features a new theme. This year, it was the circus. Bakers created themed stickers, colour-in sheets and tattoos for the event. In addition, we sponsored inflatables and a variety of indoor and outdoor games. The week was filled with excitement and activities. The siblings loved the circus and acrobatic shows.

This year, 46 siblings attended the event. Many siblings over 13 years old chose to volunteer, which gave them valuable life experience and the opportunity to continue to be a part of SIBS.

 

Highlights

As you can see from this photo, Liv and I fully embraced the circus theme during our visit to SNAP last week. The event truly benefits the families and siblings who participate. The highlight for me was hearing the children share the happiness the week had given and seeing the confidence and friendships grow among them.

I visited SNAP on the last day of the event. After speaking with Karen Boath (CEO), I was surprised to learn that many of these children were very shy on the first day. It was amazing to see them doing karaoke with us by the end!

Olivia McLaughlin

Senior PR & Marketing Assistant, Baker Labels

SIBS4FUN is one of the most important weeks on the SNAP calendar and this year was no exception. The siblings live particularly challenging lives, especially during the summer holidays when they have to care for their brothers and sisters and have very little opportunity to go out and have fun themselves. Please see below feedback we have already received for the week:

“They have loved this week! They have spoken non-stop about all the things they have done, from the fun activities to the food, and the freedom. We have seen the ‘old M’ back this week – they have been allowed to be themselves and their own person without needing to make allowances and sacrifices to support their brother. They have been more relaxed at home, and I feel more connected to them then I have been in a while. The week has been invaluable for my child and for me too! Thank you for choosing them to be a part of this week and for providing them with this wonderful opportunity.”

Thank you again for supporting SIBS4FUN 2024 and for helping to make the week extra special for our siblings.

Karen Boath

CEO, SNAP Charity

Charity at Bakers

We love supporting SNAP every year with their SIBS4FUN event. We also support many other local charities.
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