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Post by Macmoish on Oct 27, 2010 12:18:49 GMT
 QPR Official SiteTIGER CUBS BIRTHDAY THIS WEEKEND!Posted on: Wed 27 Oct 2010 During half-time at Saturday's home fixture against Burnley, the QPR Tiger Cubs will be celebrating their second birthday. The Tiger Cubs is a Football Club designed specifically for young people with Down's Syndrome. The Football Team - which was formed two years ago - has gone from strength to strength and QPR in the Community Trust, QPR and its fans are extremely proud of the project. The Tiger Cubs were the proud winners of the Inclusive and Active category at the recent Hammersmith & Fulham Community Sports Awards and will be presented with their trophy by the Hammersmith & Fulham Community Sports Team at half-time. At this weekend's fixture the Tiger Cubs will be on the pitch at half time taking penalties. There will also be a cheque presentation of £9,613.29 from the Tiger Feet Walk to Crystal Palace last season, and also £656.52 from Daniel Williams, who ran the Great South Run last weekend in a fantastic time of 1 hour, 19 minutes, and 54 seconds. QPR in the Community Trust would like to thank the fundraisers and all the QPR fans for their ongoing support of the Tiger Cubs. www.qpr.co.uk/page/CommunityScheme/0,,10373~2197358,00.html
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Post by Macmoish on Oct 27, 2010 12:20:59 GMT
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Post by Macmoish on Oct 27, 2010 12:25:19 GMT
And two years ago: Tiger Cubs Launched QPR Official Site
DOWN'S SYNDROME TIGER CUBS ROARPosted on: Tue 18 Nov 2008 Saturday marked a very special day for Queens Park Rangers' Football in the Community department, as the Down's Syndrome (DS) Active QPR Tiger Cubs football team was launched. The essence of the DS Active is to provide children and young people with Down's Syndrome the same benefits of being on a team as their able-bodied peers. Through football, this project aims to create a multi-tier learning environment that will improve the participants' overall physical, social and emotional health. The project has been running weekly on Monday night's for an hour and a half for children and young people with DS aged 5 to 25. There have been between 20 and 30 participants at each session, which focus on developing the core fundamentals of football. While participants are learning physical skills, they are simultaneously increasing their own social and emotional abilities. For many of the Tiger Cubs, this was one of the few times (other than school) where they were interacting with adults other than their parents, and interacting with other people with DS. Approximately 85 per-cent of people with DS attend mainstream school. Having the ability to train and play at a similar level increases their ability to reap all of the potential benefits. The Down's Syndrome Association (DSA) has been a key partner in making this project work. The DSA is the only organisation in the UK solely dedicated to living successfully with Down's Syndrome (DS) with an aim of helping people with DS live full and rewarding lives. QPR's Football Co-ordinator For People With Disabilities, Anthony Doherty, told http://www.qpr.co.uk: "This project has already been a great success and long may it continue. "I would like to say a big thank you to a key partner, The Down's Syndrome Association - without their help this project would not have got off the ground." The Cubs youngsters took part in the half-time entertainment at Loftus Road on Saturday, and also posed for photos with Club Mascot, Spark! Doherty added: "It was a magnificent day and the feedback we've had since says speaks volumes of the project. "Both QPR and Burnley fans cheered the youngsters' every move on Saturday and on behalf of the Club, I'd like to say how grateful we are to everyone for their fantastic support on what was a truly special day." www.qpr.co.uk/page/CommunityScheme/0,,10373~1457508,00.html |
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Post by Macmoish on Nov 1, 2010 9:41:14 GMT
QPR Official Site TIGER FEET 2! Posted on: Mon 01 Nov 2010 On Saturday, the QPR Tiger Cubs - QPR in the Community's team for Down's Syndrome children - were presented with a cheque for £9,613.29. This fantastic donation was made by 14 walkers who obtained sponsorship to do the 'Tiger Feet Walk' to last seasons fixture against Crystal Palace. This season we hope to make this event even bigger and better, with all funds going to the Tiger Cubs. Tiger Feet 2 is going to be to the Watford fixture on Saturday 30th April 2011. If you would like to take part in the sponsored walk, please click here (Tiger Feet Walk 2) for more information. www.qpr.co.uk/staticFiles/d4/5e/0,,10373~155348,00.pdf You must be aged 13 or over to take part and there is a limit of 100 places available, which will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Please read the full terms and conditions at the bottom of the application form. By signing up to the walk you are agreeing with these conditions. Many thanks for your support! www.qpr.co.uk/page/CommunityScheme/0,,10373~2197568,00.html  |
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Post by bowles on Nov 1, 2010 21:24:08 GMT
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Post by Macmoish on Nov 2, 2010 9:50:23 GMT
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Post by Zamoraaaah on Nov 2, 2010 9:59:56 GMT
Great stuff. Well done to all.
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Post by cpr on Nov 2, 2010 10:55:42 GMT
B|rilliant, does indeed instill a sense of pride.
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