Christmas came early for little Lauren Aitchinson this year, thanks to the £750 donation Argus Insurance made to the Arts Fund in return for a performance by philanthropist classical guitarist, Stephen Greenwood at a recent corporate event.

Lauren, 5, who suffers from Cerebral Palsy, was delighted with her new means of transport – a specially adapted pink Imp trike.  Angela Lucas, Head Teacher of St. Martin´s Special School, where Lauren is a pupil said “ We and Lauren’s family cannot thank The Arts Fund and Andy Baker (CEO of Argus) enough for this generous gift – this tricycle will literally change Lauren’s life. Funding is so difficult to come by and when we are lucky enough to get financial assistance, we have to put it towards more practical necessities rather than items that actually bring fun to a disabled child’s life.
Lauren has not been able to get around on her own since birth and up until now has only been able to observe other children at play. This trike now allows her the freedom to engage in play and have some independence for the first time in her life.”
The Arts Fund is a non-profit making organisation that stages live classical music performances in return for donations, giving 100% of all monies raised to children’s charities. Speaking on behalf of The Arts Fund, Stephen Greenwood said “we are always looking for ways to offer live classical music performances to raise money for such causes and would like to thank Argus Insurance who have enable us to buy this life-changing gift for Lauren.”
Argus’s Tyrone Montovio concluded “it is us who should be thanking The Arts Fund and professional musicians such as Stephen who donate their performance fees to raise cash for such worthy causes – it has truly been a heart-warming experience and an honour to be present here today to witness Lauren’s wish come true”