It is the time of year again to choose the charity of the year for Sainsbury’s Blackhall! As valued customers and colleagues we would love for you to take part in this year’s vote for charity of the year (writes Gail Wilson). Continue reading Three shortlisted for Sainsbury’s Blackhall Charity of the Year
Walk the Walk is calling on the people of Scotland to swing their tartan and get in the community spirit by volunteering at The MoonWalk this weekend (Saturday 11th June).
The charity needs 1,000 amazing Volunteers to help at the event starting at Holyrood Park. The MoonWalk will see thousands of Walkers pounding the pavements through the streets of Edinburgh wearing decorated bras, as they raise money and awareness to help fight breast cancer.
From marshalling and working in the baggage tent, to handing out space blankets and medals – there is a job for everyone! Whether you’ve got a few hours free, or you are able to help throughout the night, every bit of help makes a huge difference to the success of the event.
Derek Macdonald, 54, from Edinburgh, is volunteering in the baggage tent for the fifth year. He said: “The atmosphere at The MoonWalk is one of great joy for everyone involved. Applauding Walkers, making new friends, and sharing stories and experiences – there is a real sense of community spirit. I don’t really think too much about losing one night’s sleep a year – in the grand scheme of things, people that are taking part in the event have often lost a lot more than me. My message to anyone thinking about volunteering at The MoonWalk would be ‘do it!’. Even if it is for a short time, you are so important to the Walkers, who are making a huge difference to people affected by cancer.”
Walk the Walk is celebrating 20 years of Walking the Walk. The charity has granted millions of pounds towards ground-breaking research across the UK and to help those that have cancer in Scotland
Sign up to volunteer by visiting walkthewalk.org or calling 01483 741 430
Members of Leonardo’s Edinburgh Charity Committee presented a cheque for £11,000 to Alzheimer Scotland’s Abby Parkhouse at Crewe Toll yesterday. The cheque represents the culmination of Leonardo employees’ magnificent fundraising efforts over the past year.
Accepting the cheque, Abby thanked Leonardo employees and said: “It’s incredible that the Leonardo employees have managed to raise so much money in such a short space of time. It will make an amazing difference to our day care bungalow based in Midlothian.”
The Bungalow, Alzheimer Scotland’s day care centre in Bonnyrigg, offers friendship, support and stimulation to help maintain and restore the sense of self-esteem, confidence and dignity of people with dementia. It gives people with dementia the opportunity to socialise, and a chance to take part in a programme of activities to suit individual service users, which includes physical exercise, craftwork, quizzes, mental stimulation and reminiscence in a friendly, supported and safe environment.
The 30th annual Art Friends exhibition supporting St Columba’s Hospice is taking place this weekend, from Friday 3rd – Sunday 5th June. Continue reading Scotland’s top artists to go on display in aid of St Columba’s Hospice
A huge thank you from Forth 1 Cash For Kids!
#SuperheroDay #Supervan
Forth 1’s Cash for Kids goal is to support disabled, disadvantaged and vulnerable children living across our area. Every penny you donate helps to make a real difference to local children so they can live life to the full and reach their potential.
Friday 13 May was Superhero Day – and thanks to your generosity Cash for Kids raised over £77,000 for vulnerable children in Edinburgh, the Lothians and Fife – and there’s still time to donate!
To donate £5 text FORTH to 70808
Ex-pat John McGurk is running between Germany and Glasgow next month and he’s asking Edinburgh people to show their support for children by making a donation to the charity Children 1st.
Continue reading John puts Children 1st
YARD SALE
Sunday 22 May 2- 5pm
STOCKBRIDGE COLONIES
Many residents are opening up their gardens and homes to raise money for their favourite charity – so if you fancy anything from homebaking to facepainting to bric-a-brac to houseplants to hearing local musicians and having a dance why not go along?
Twenty-five hardy participants set off from St Columba’s Hospice to tackle The Celtic Challenge, a 200 mile cycle across Scotland, on Wednesday. Continue reading St Columba’s Celtic Challengers halfway there
Daffodil Tea event supports Eileen McCallum Trust
Granton Parish Church social group organises an annual Daffodil Tea to raise funds for a different charity every year. This year, the group decided to support The Eileen McCallum Trust, which supports Duchenne muscular distrophy, and popular actress Eileen McCallum was delighted to receive a cheque for £1100 to support the charity’s work. Continue reading Granton Parish Church raises £1100 for charity
Health in Mind’s counselling service just a free call away
ACCESSING support anonymously can be a barrier for many adults who experienced abuse as children, particularly those living in rural and remote areas of Scotland. Continue reading Childhood abuse survivors access support in their own safe place
