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Masquerade ‘eye’Ball raises funds for Guide Dogs Scotland
A local eye hospital has held its largest ever fundraiser, raising £5,000 for charity. The Edinburgh Clinic, a specialist private hospital in Colinton, held the event – a masquerade ‘eyeball’ – on Saturday.
More than 90 opticians and consultants attended the glitzy celebrations at the Balmoral Hotel, which raised a total of £5,000 for Guide Dogs Scotland. Continue reading Masquerade ‘eye’Ball raises funds for Guide Dogs Scotland
Remembrance Day: Poppies for pets?
With 100% of the profits* going to The Royal British Legion
With Remembrance Day just around the corner, people will be showing their support for the Armed Forces community by wearing poppies as a symbol of hope and remembrance. This year, pet owners will also have the chance to get their cats and dogs involved.
After raising over £180,000 last year for The Royal British Legion, Pets at Home has teamed up with the charity for a second year to launch a very special, limited-edition collaboration of poppy accessories for pets.
From glittery poppy collar charms to poppy pac-a-macs, pet owners will be able to showcase their support whatever their pooches’ style, with 100% of the product range’s profits* donated to the UK’s largest Armed Forces Charity.
The Royal British Legion provides lifelong support for the Armed Forces community – serving men and women, veterans, and their families. This support includes recovery after injury or illness, moving on after leaving the military, lobbying the government on key issues and ensuring individuals are not disadvantaged because of their service.
Pets at Home Chief Executive Officer, Peter Pritchard, said: “We are delighted to be supporting The Royal British Legion for a second year, by helping pet owners to get involved while raising money for such a worthy cause.”
Products in the range include embroidered poppy collar charms, poppy bandanas and poppy pac-a-macs and are available in-store and online now.
Quarriers say ‘Thank You’ to supporters who made ‘Summer Appeal’ shine
Quarriers have said ‘thank you’ to supporters who helped more than 1,000 disadvantaged children across Scotland enjoy some much-needed summer fun over the holidays.
The leading social care charity asked people to donate £15 to give a child a day to remember and over the summer months children and young people from Moray down to Stranraer have been camping, building dens, visiting the seaside and participating in arts and crafts. Continue reading Quarriers say ‘Thank You’ to supporters who made ‘Summer Appeal’ shine
Can you help ‘lead’ the way in canine welfare as a rescue dog volunteer?
Local Dogs Trust Rehoming Centre in West Calder is looking for volunteers to come onboard and lend a paw to help the canine residents in their care. The team has a number of volunteering roles to be filled, which includes canine care assistants and volunteer receptionists. Continue reading Can you help ‘lead’ the way in canine welfare as a rescue dog volunteer?
Long-distance walker Karen made Champion of Alzheimer’s Research UK
Karen Penny, who is currently in the middle of a 20,000 mile walk around the coast of the UK and Ireland has been made a Champion of Alzheimer’s Research UK in recognition of her incredible fundraising and tireless dedication raising awareness of dementia.
This accolade recognises the 54-year-old’s exceptional commitment, in an undertaking that will see her walk continuously around the coast for an estimated three years, a feat never before undertaken by a woman.
Since setting off from her home in The Gower, South Wales, on 14 January, Karen has already walked the entire coast of the island of Ireland and the whole of the Welsh coastal path, and is now in Scotland, where she plans to walk around “at least” 20 islands, as well as the mainland coast. She has already raised more than £40,000 for the charity.
She was inspired to support the UK’s leading dementia research charity, after both of her in-laws were affected by different forms of dementia. As well as raising money, Karen is getting impressive media coverage and raising awareness of dementia wherever she goes.
Karen said: “I am delighted to have been named as an Alzheimer’s Research UK Champion in recognition of my support for the charity.
“Dementia has had a profound impact upon my family. During the last 10 years we have lost two very dear family members to vascular dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, so I am passionate about the need for life-changing research.
“Everywhere I go on my walk around the UK and Ireland, I speak with people whose own families have been affected by these diseases. Their stories, and the determination to raise funds for research, are keeping me going on my journey.”
Karen joins a prestigious group of around 50 people who have been made Champions in recent years in recognition of their efforts in both fundraising and raising awareness on behalf of Alzheimer’s Research UK.
Hilary Evans, Chief Executive of Alzheimer’s Research UK, said: “Karen has taken on an impressive challenge, both in terms of the distance that she is covering and the staggering amount of money that she is raising. She is also raising awareness about dementia, the importance of research and of the work we do at Alzheimer’s Research UK wherever she goes.
“We appreciate all she is doing for us and therefore we would like to thank her by inviting her to become one of our Champions.
“There are 850,000 people in the UK living with dementia. Research has the power to make breakthroughs possible and Alzheimer’s Research UK is at the forefront of these efforts. We rely on public donations to fund our crucial research and it’s thanks to the commitment of people like Karen that we are able to increase the profile of dementia research and continue our vital work.”
To sponsor Karen, go to https://www.justgiving.com/
For further information about Alzheimer’s Research UK call 0300 111 5555 or visit www.alzheimersresearchuk.org
Amazon Edinburgh team walks the walk for Edinburgh Women’s Aid
The Amazon Customer Services Centre in Edinburgh took part in the Edinburgh Kiltwalk to raise funds for Edinburgh Women’s Aid.
Thirteen members of the Amazon team walked a combined 198 miles in Edinburgh, raising over £2,220 for the charity. The Hunter Foundation added another 40% to the donation bringing the total amount raised by Amazon for Edinburgh Women’s Aid to £3,248. Continue reading Amazon Edinburgh team walks the walk for Edinburgh Women’s Aid
New research finds Scotland’s poorest are three times more likely to die young
New research commissioned by Aberlour Child Care Trust has found that people from Scotland’s most deprived communities are three times more likely to die before they reach their 25th birthday. Continue reading New research finds Scotland’s poorest are three times more likely to die young
Edinburgh turns tartan for Kiltwalk: £1.7 million raised for charities
Edinburgh was a sea of tartan yesterday as 6,000 people took to the streets for the capital’s biggest ever Royal Bank of Scotland Kiltwalk.
Scots rugby legend Doddie Weir and philanthropist Sir Tom Hunter gave rallying cries to the brave walkers as they set-off from Holyrood Park on their 24-mile journey out to Musselburgh and onto the finish line at BT Murrayfield. Continue reading Edinburgh turns tartan for Kiltwalk: £1.7 million raised for charities
Cats Protection welcomes Mairi Gougeon
The Scottish Government Minister responsible for animal welfare has paid a visit to Cats Protection’s Glasgow Adoption Centre to see first-hand how the charity helps cats in Scotland.
Mairi Gougeon, Minister for Rural Affairs and Natural Environment, met staff and volunteers at the centre in Auchinlech on Thursday. Continue reading Cats Protection welcomes Mairi Gougeon