HOLIDAYS OF A LIFETIME FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WITH AN ILLNESS OR DISABILITY

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Whilst we continue to struggle raising the necessary funds within the UK, out of the blue came very generous funding from Germany. Just as importantly, it came with the total belief in our voluntary work for the children.

Photo Above - left to right: Charity Steward John Kellas, Martin Newman from K.S.T., Michelle Dooley from K.S.T., Grand Master British Freemasons in Germany, Nigel John Woodhouse

The Grand Master of British Freemasons in Germany, Nigel John Woodhouse, got to hear of our voluntary work at a chance meeting back in 1998, whilst attending a charity evening at the Sergeant's mess in Rheinhadlen. John was very interested and asked for details to be forwarded onto him, from which several of the 12 Lodges in Germany immediately responded and sent Katie's generous donations of approximately £1,400.00. Subsequently, John Woodhouse became Grand Master and nominated Katie's Ski Tracks to be one of his two charities for his term of office. In 2001 he presented us with a cheque for £5,500.00, and then it just got better- he appointed his new charity steward John Kellas. John Kellas was already completely taken with the work of Katie's and went on a mission this year, resulting in the twelve small lodges that make up the British Freemasons in Germany presenting us with a further cheque for a staggering £10,000.00

Photo Above - Martin and Michelle enjoying the marvelous hospitality shown by the British Freemasons in Germany at their 40th Annual Gala Ball, held in the famous spa town of Bada Iburg near Osnabruck.

Well done The British Freemasons in Germany!

Come on England?

Michael Cooper: The new Grand Master 2005
about to present a cheque to Katie's Ski Tracks
for 14,000 Euros

We thank you Grand Master for continuing to support all of these children at Katie's and for your commitment to us again in 2005. Thank you to all the British Freemasons in Germany your support really is appreciated.

New Grand Master, 2006 Frederick T Colbran and his wife Sylvia (centre)

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Boat Trip to Mindon	Annual Ball

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