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Please visit Sam Reid’s JustGiving page here:

JustGiving – Blenheim Triathlon 2011

Sam is planning to compete in the Blenheim Sprint Triathlon to raise money for the DTC’s bursary programme. Held in the grounds of Blenheim Palace, the triathlon starts with a 750m swim followed by a 20K bike ride, finishing with a 5km run. It is particularly brave of Sam to attemp this, his first triathlon, as he only learnt to ride a bike two weeks ago. Running might be a challenge, too, as his knee was patched up with three screws when he was injured aged seventeen. Fortunately, he can swim!

All the money Sam raises will go to the Dyslexia Teaching Centre, a registered charity in Kensington which funds bursaries for dyslexic and dyspraxic children in local state schools as well as for adults with limited means. We offer assessments with educational psychologists and/ or weekly tuition or specific courses depending on each candidate’s needs. This academic year we have twenty children and four adults receiving support from our bursary funds.

Our bursary fund relies entirely on donations; at present we receive no government funding. The amount needed for each bursary depends on the candidate’s specific requirements. For example, an initial assessment costs approximately £200, an educational psychologist’s assessment costs £500, a term’s weekly tuition is £500 and various courses such as touch-typing and handwriting cost £250-£400.
It would be wonderful if you were able to sponsor Sam for this very worthy cause.

Donations can be made on line at www.justgiving.com/sam-reid or by cheque made payable to The Dyslexia Teaching Centre and sent to Sam at The Dyslexia Teaching Centre, 23 Kensington Square, London W8 5HN.

The links below might be useful when researching wider thinking around dyslexia.

British Dyslexia Association

The BDA is the voice of dyslexic people.Our vision is that of a dyslexia friendly society that enables dyslexic people to reach their potential.

The International Dyslexia Association

The International Dyslexia Association (IDA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals with dyslexia, their families and the communities that support them.

Learning Disabilities Worldwide

Based in the USA, learning Disabilities Worldwide, Inc.  is a non-profit, volunteer organization including individuals with learning disabilities, their families, and professionals.

Ruth Jacobs Children’s Therapy

Speech and language therapy practice for children in London.

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The Dyslexia Teaching Centre was recommended to me via an Educational Psychologist, Veronica Bidwell when my son, Luke was 12 years old. The mainstream educational system had ignored my concerns and let Luke down. So when I met Jo Petty, the director of the DTC and her fantastic, experienced team I was bowled over to find that they actually believed my child did indeed have a learning difficulty. The Centre helps children with a range of learning difficulties and in Luke 's case he specifically has difficulty processing comprehension and maths. After overcoming the first few lessons he loved it there and built up a good relationship with his tutors. Without their support and help I would have been in despair, they gave us hope and for that I am eternally grateful. There are not enough words to describe their dedication and commitment to children - they are truly an admirable organisation.
 

Luke's Mother