AWC Luxembourg President and former Educational Support Chairwoman, Melanie Salava spearheaded the fundraising event to raise awareness about the need for inclusive quality education for students with special needs. Unfortunately, those with special needs are often misjudged or overlooked while families struggle to gain acceptance and inclusion. This event tried to gently combat these stereotypes, while creating a festive atmosphere in a historic location held in high regard by the
For just 10 Euros and 5 Euros for children, everyone feasted on a breakfast of pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, toast, juice, fruit and coffee. Over 60 volunteers offered assistance, along with 30 donors and sponsors. A tombola was also held.
A total of 3,000 Euros was raised for the charity with all proceeds going towards the education of special needs for children.
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