Harrod's generosity helps provide holidays for disadvantaged children

240 teddybears have arrived at Stonyhurst College, thanks to Harrod's and a student's bright idea.  John Golden, a sixth-former at the Jesuit school, is raising money for Stonyhurst's Children's Holiday charity, which gives disabled and underprivileged children a holiday each summer.

'I emailed lots of major stores to ask whether they could make a donation,' said John, who comes from Glasgow and is a boarder at the Lancashire school. 'Harrod's was the only one to reply and offered 20 of their teddybears.  When I asked if they could spare any more they increased this to 240! Luckily, they're selling very quickly.'

Every year, sixth-formers and staff at Stonyhurst College run a holiday week for local children with special needs, giving them a great time and their parents much needed respite.  Money for the holiday is raised throughout the year by the pupils, to cover the cost of food and trips to Chester Zoo and the Lake District.  Each child is assigned to a sixth-former, who cares for them throughout the holiday at Stonyhurst's prep school, St Mary's Hall.

'I've heard the week is very demanding but rewarding and I'm looking forward to it,' said John, who is also planning a fund-raising ball.


 Stonyhurst

 Harrod's toys