A Hole Lot of Support for SNAP

Sara, Phil, and Reggie first came to SNAP in September 2022, when Reggie was three years old. Reggie had been diagnosed with autism the previous year and, as many families do, Sara and Phil found themselves trying to navigate what this meant for their son and how best to support him. At the time, Reggie was preverbal and often became frustrated because he could not communicate his needs and feelings.

One of the most significant changes has been in Reggie’s communication. Since being part of SNAP, his speech has developed enormously.  Being able to express himself has reduced much of the frustration he experienced when he was younger and has opened up new opportunities for connection with his family, friends, and the wider world.

For Sara and Phil, SNAP has been more than just a support service. It has been a place where their family has felt welcomed, understood,  and supported throughout their journey. Watching Reggie grow in confidence, communication, and independence has been a wonderful achievement, and the team at SNAP are so proud of how far he has come.

As a way of giving back to SNAP, Phil has organised two golf days for the charity. One back in 2022 at Basildon Golf Club which raised an incredible £8,710. This year, Phil hosted his second at Bentley Golf Club, Brentwood, with 96 golfers. He had secured a fantastic range of
auction prizes to increase his fundraising total to a phenomenal £10,750.

Partnerships Manager, Callum Boath, shares, “Having the support of Phil and his family means the world to everyone at SNAP. We are so grateful to them for raising an incredible amount of money whilst also raising awareness of SNAP. Everything we do at SNAP really would not  be possible without amazing people like Phil.”

If you are interested in organising or taking part in a fundraiser for SNAP, please contact our Fundraising Team on fundraising@snapcharity.org or 01277 245345.