We Too, Aberdeen’s local charity that empowers parents and carers of children with additional support needs, held a successful fundraising event at Codona’s Amusement Park in Aberdeen on Monday, October 16th. The event, called “Twilight Night,” was held at the start of the October school holidays and allowed parents and carers to access the rides and activities at the park in a relaxed manner, whilst closed to the public.
In line with the October holidays, the evening had a Halloween theme, and parents, carers, and children were invited to “trick or treat,” receiving sweets or toys after each ride. The event was a huge success, with over 150 parents, carers, and children purchasing tickets to attend, raising over £2,000 in the process.
“We were so thrilled with the turnout for our Twilight Night event,” said Phionna McInnes, Chief Executive at We Too. “It was wonderful to see so many families come together to enjoy a fun and inclusive evening. We’re especially grateful to Codona’s Amusement Park for partnering with us on this event and to all of our volunteers and donors for their support.”
“I would like to add that it is wonderful to see the local community coming together to support We Too and the families they serve. Codona’s Amusement Park, their suppliers, and the cast and producers from Aberdeen’s Student Show deserve special recognition for their generosity and support. I am also impressed by the commitment of We Too’s volunteers, who made Twilight Night such a success.”
Codona’s closed the park to general access for Twilight Night, donating not just their facilities but the time of their staff too. Their suppliers kindly donated the sweets and toys used for the children’s trick or treat gifts.
Volunteers on the evening included the cast and producers from the Aberdeen Student Show, who had selected We Too as one of their charity partners for their 2023 production “Ayetanic.”
The money raised from Twilight Night will go towards supporting We Too’s programs and services, which include:
- Parent support groups
- One-on-one support for families
- Advocacy and support services for families navigating the education system
- Social events and activities for children with additional support needs
We Too is a vital resource for families in Aberdeen and North East Scotland, and the success of Twilight Night is a testament to the community’s support for the charity.
For more information about We Too! and its work, please visit wetoo.org.uk.
