Press Release from RIBI

MILLIONAIRE'S CHRIS TARRANT PRESENTS KIDS OUT PICTURE AWARD

November 2001

Who Wants to be a Millionaire's Chris Tarrant presented a prize to the winner of the KidsOut national photographic competition at a special ceremony held on the set of Millionaire, at Elstree Studios on Saturday 17th November.

The winning picture from the national KidsOut day photographic competition, sponsored by Café Uno, was taken by Peter Challis, of The Rotary Club of Elstree and Boreham Wood. The photo was of Josie Lobbley from Parkside First School in Boreham Wood.

Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland who organise the KidsOut day took over 22,000 children with special needs to a variety of theme parks and pleasure destinations all over the country in June of this year.

Also at the ceremony was The Chairman of KidsOut James Suenson-Taylor who said: "I am delighted that Chris Tarrant presented this award on our behalf. This year has been an eventful year for KidsOut. In association with Rotary, a record number of children were taken out on a day to remember. In addition, earlier on this month, KidsOut was honoured at a reception hosted by Cherie Blair, at No:10 Downing Street. We thank everyone for their continued support".

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A photograph is available.

Notes to Editors:

KidsOut , the national charity provides special schools, teachers, and parents with opportunities for children with special needs to gain self-esteem, self confidence and have an enjoyable fun day out. More information from John Garner 01525 385252

KidsOut Day is a national day out organised by KidsOut and Rotary International in Great Britain & Ireland. In June 2001, over 22,000 children with special needs from all over Great Britain and Ireland participated in KidsOut Day.

Rotary is an organisation of business and professional persons united worldwide, who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations and help to build goodwill and peace in the world.

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