{"alias":"blogEntry","byline":"","standfirst":"Your gift this festive season supports young people, volunteers and the future of Scouts \u2013 thank you.","content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"type":"Promo","cta":"Make a difference today","body":"","link":{"name":"Donate to Scouts Acorn Appeal","id":null,"url":"https://scouts.enthuse.com/acornappeal#!/","newWindow":false,"target":"_blank"},"colour":"#490499","title":"Donate to the Acorn Appeal","image":null,"imageFocus":"","imageId":0,"imageKey":"00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000","imageCrop":"","gridType":"card","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003EYou may have\u00A0recently\u00A0seen our \u003Ca href=\u0022#\u0022 title=\u0022Acorn appeal\u0022\u003EAcorn Appeal\u003C/a\u003E, which aims to raise funds this festive season for the newest Scouts section, Squirrels. \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003EIncredibly, every penny raised in this appeal will be match funded by another donor.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/squirrels/\u0022 title=\u0022Squirrels\u0022\u003ESquirrels\u003C/a\u003E works with 4\u20136 year olds during this vital stage of their development. \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003EMany groups around the country are starting their own sections, but we still need your support to help us reach the most underserved areas of our community, especially those hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003ESimilarly to our\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/news/2021/january/how-we-raced-round-the-world/\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003ERace Round the World Appeal\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003E\u00A0last year, we know some groups are struggling more than others. 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He was struggling to adjust to life in school. His mother, Nadia, told us\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun  BCX8 SCXW174032263\u0022\u003E:\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u0022I hoped that by attending Squirrels, Alex would see that although he was experiencing health issues, this should not stop him from taking part in activities and leading a \u2018normal\u2019 life.\u0022\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EAfter joining\u00A0Squirrels, Nadia saw Alex\u2019s imagination and confidence skyrocket. Soon he was joining new friends on adventures like canoeing and exploring nature trails.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:160,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:259}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EThank you for all you do as a member or former Scout. 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