Lake Aider Suzanne Baltazard talks about her inclusive holiday camps on Lake Annecy.
Interviewed by Máirín Mc Sweeney of Lake Aid. Suzanne, can you tell us a little about how the camps began, and how long they have been running for? Since 2010, …
Successful fundraising day for Lake Aid!
On Sunday 1st September, 30 Lake Aiders took part in La Montee de la Tournette to raise money for Lake Aid. Setting out from Talloires, Team Lake Aid hiked up …
Summer Holiday Solidarity in Annecy
Lake aid was present in Annecy almost all summer long to offer fun holidays to underprivileged children. Here are some photos souvenir of simple, happy times: – One day a …
Holiday Fun in Menthon-St-Bernard
During the February school holidays, Lake Aider Suzanne organised a holiday camp at her home in Menthon-St-Bernard. She welcomed Theresa (4yrs), Clarins (9yrs) et Kevin (14yrs) – originally from Congo, …
Lake Aid fun at the Carnival!
A great day was had by all on Saturday 23rd March when Lake Aid volunteers accompanied the children from the Etape du Semnoz to the Carnival in Annecy! Armed …
The lesson the Lake Aid Christmas Party helped me relearn
By Edwina Seselja Volunteering at the Lake Aid Christmas Party was my first experience with the organisation. When I moved to Annecy from Australia in 2018 I expected all the …
Suzanne recaps another successful ‘Colo Solidaire’ at Menthon Saint Bernard
Thanks to financial assistance from Lake Aid, another successful Colo Solidaire is on the books! During the Toussaint Holiday 21 through 28 October, nine children living in difficult situations from …
Summer Camps for three children from L’Étape du Semnoz
In partnership with Secours Populaire, Lake Aid helped three children living at the Etape du Semnoz go on a 10 day holiday camp this summer! The joined a group of …
Annecy children enjoy special day in the snow and other activities
On Saturday 24 March, Lake Aid and New Generation ski school in Courchevel organised a day in the snow for 44 children from families in precarious living situations in France. …