Cerebral Palsy

This includes payments to Arc of Washington State, which loaned the organization $10,000.

Work Opportunities, a Snohomish County organization that provides vocational services to people with disabilities, volunteered to take over Arc's bookkeeping operations and track expenses at no charge, he said.

"That made a huge, huge difference." Although Arc was forced to operate for about six months during the past year without offices and keep in touch with families only by phone, it now has nine full- and part-time staffers to help individuals and families.

At a meeting last week, board members learned that for the second straight month, the organization has brought in more money than it has spent, Hatch said.

"It's been a long time since we've been able to say that," he said.

"It's a super-good feeling to be paying back the people that helped us out." The local organization was founded in 1943, formerly known as Advocates for the Rights of Citizens with Disabilities.

It is now one of 11 Arc chapters in the state.

See what’s new The Arc of Snohomish County, which helps people with developmental disabilities, plans an open house from 1 to 7 p.m.

today at its new offices at 2500 Hewitt Ave., Suite 300, Everett.

The organization’s office hours are 10 a.m.

to 3 p.m.

Monday through Fr...

Mr O'Sullivan replied that the campaign was in its infancy and £3,200 was still needed.

advertisement The lady, from Colorado first wrote out a cheque for £100 then came back half an hour later and wrote another one for the full amount.

"In all the years I've been fundraising, I've never seen anything like it," Mr O'Sullivan.

"It was an unbelievable gesture and I was quite emotional about it." The American guest - staying at the Haven with her family - wanted to remain anonymous.

Tony added: "Charlotte is a lovely little girl and the electric wheelchair is going to make a heck of a difference to her." The story began when a member of the hotel staff, who used to baby-sit for Charlotte's family, explained the family's plight to Mr O'Sullivan.

The veteran fundraiser, who has raised thousands of pounds for Poole Hospital and other charities in the past seven years, organised a staff bowling night, a wine tasting evening and an Easter egg auction.

Mr O'Sullivan said he was amazed that it took only six weeks to raise the cash.

Charlotte's dad, Greg, said: "We are overwhelmed by the generosity of this family.

"It's life- changing for Charlotte.

"It will give her so much more freedom." Mum Suzanne said: "It will give her complete independence and that's what she really wants.

"It'...