Colleagues at Scotland’s largest vaccine producer Valneva Scotland, based in Livingston, have been getting into the spirit of giving this Christmas by collecting donations for the West Lothian Foodbank and volunteering with cancer charity Team Jak.
Team Jak offers emotional, social, and practical support to children and young people aged 0-25 with cancer across Scotland. With headquarters at Ochil House, Livingston, the charity offers services including music therapy, counselling and fun activity days. In December Team Jak hosted a Christmas party. Earlier this month colleagues at Valneva volunteered to help with the preparations including gift wrapping goody bags.
Meanwhile the team at Valneva Scotland, participated in Christmas Jumper Day on 12 December and collected tins, dried food supplies and selection boxes for West Lothian Foodbank. These donations will help the organisation with its mission for no one in West Lothian to go hungry or without support. The weight of donations from Valneva Scotland equates to 785 meals for those in need.
Greig Rooney, Managing Director at Valneva Scotland said: “This can be a joyous time of year for many, but it is also a reminder of those less fortunate.
“Our staff wanted to play a part in championing charities who are supporting people in our local communities, and this is something we were more than happy to support through our volunteering days and foodbank collection.
“We look forward to continuing to offer our support in 2025 and beyond.”
For more information on Valneva Scotland, visit valneva.com.