Sponsored Child Providing Amazing Opportunities For Youngster

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The hunt is on for youngsters wanting to try their hands at new skills through KalliKids Sponsored Child.

Kids of all ages, from all walks of life, are being invited to apply for one of more than 85 places.

If successful they win the opportunity to take part in one of a range of activities for free for a whole year.

These activities range from swimming, football and martial arts classes to extra tuition, yoga and life coaching.

Founder of KalliKids, Karen Bach, said: “Inspiring young people to take part in new activities is pivotal to everything we do. Not only does it further their skills but also helps nurture their confidence and social skills.

“I would encourage families to take a look at the Sponsorships on offer. It doesn’t cost anything to look. It doesn’t cost anything to apply. And if successful it doesn’t cost anything to take part.”

This is the second year KalliKids has run the Sponsored Child scheme. In 2014 more than 20 kids benefitted.

One of these was three-year-old Flossie Scott, from Sussex, who took swimming lessons with Wet Wet Wet.

Flossie’s mum, Sarah Scott, applied for the place as she couldn’t afford to pay for lessons herself.

She said: “Sponsored Child is simply amazing. Flossie has got so much out of it. Flossie suffers from a rare genetic disorder called Acrodermatitis Enteropathica. Without twice daily medication the condition would be fatal. She also has a severe vitamin D deficiency.

“Swimming had always been her favourite activity but I could never afford to pay for lessons. It was great when she was chosen and she deserved a treat with everything she goes through with her health issues. The scheme has benefitted her so much.”

Winners will be announced at the end of March.

To find out more information about #KalliKidsSponsoredChild 2015 or to apply for a place visit www.kallikids.com

Closing date for applications is February 20, 2015.