A worker with a day centre for children with special needs has praised the charity which runs it for lifting their family from “a dark place”.
Camp Mohawk provides a range of activities, facilities and natural space to encourage children with a variety of special needs to play, socialise and learn in a secure and caring ‘safe haven’.
It has been nominated for Charity of the Year sponsored by Roc Search.
Their nominator told of their experience with the charity, saying: “Not only do I have the privilege of working for this wonderful charity, I have my own personal connections as I attend the centre with my family.
“My middle son has special needs. We first started visiting when he was five, at the height of the pandemic. He had developed severe anxiety and agoraphobia. We became very isolated from the world around us and were in a dark place.
“From the moment we arrived it was clear to see what a magical place it was.
“Over the last three years it has given our whole family a safe haven away from judgment, he feels understood and accepted and he has the freedom there we can’t allow him at a regular park.
“We have been able to create countless happy memories together and it has allowed him to experience normal parts of childhood – like a firework display with his brothers.”
