Twenty-seven thrill seekers embraced the elements and soared across the Clyde, including our very own board member Hazel Borland, Finance Officer Jade McClymont, and long-term supporter and volunteer Anne Howat, raising an incredible £15,000 for the Ayrshire Hospice. Thank you to all the Zipsliders who faced their fears, battled driving wind and rain, and stepped well outside their comfort zones to raise this fantastic amount for the hospice. You truly are Hospice Heroes! If you think you’re up for the challenge, you can sign up for the Strathclyde Zipslide later this year on Saturday 15 August. Keep an eye on our website and social media channels for details on how to register. Flying high for the Ayrshire Hospice
Spreading kindness this winter Thank you to Peacock Salt for their generous donation of a salt spreader, salt and a salt bin, helping to ensure our grounds are kept safe for staff and visitors throughout the colder winter months.
Brian and Fred from our Facilities Team took delivery of the bin and spreader towards the end of 2025 and were delighted to put them in place ahead of the winter weather. Tracy Flynn, Ayrshire Hospice Chief Executive, said: “I am humbled by the level of support we continue to receive from businesses such as Peacock Salt, who understand the importance of Hospice care and what this means to the local community.
This equipment will help us to keep our patients, their families and our employees safe over the cold winter months and help to prevent any injuries which could arise from a fall within our grounds on those days, where knowing the Scottish weather, it can get icy! Your gift to us contributes towards the care we deliver for our patients and their families and for that I say a heartfelt thank you.”
Lottery WIN
brings smiles all round
A remarkable family legacy of giving
Congratulations to Cornelia Gilbertson from Ayr, who was a recent winner of the £1,000 jackpot in the Ayrshire Hospice Lottery.
Cornelia only joined our weekly lottery two months ago after signing up at an event in Girvan. Speaking on her win, Cornelia said: “I used to work in the NHS and I know that the Ayrshire Hospice brings a lot of comfort. Families may rely on the Hospice at some point so I was delighted to sign up and support. I visited the new facility on Racecourse Road recently and it’s beautiful.” Ron Swanson, Ayrshire Hospice Fundraising Manager, said: “Congratulations on winning the jackpot prize, Cornelia! I wish you every enjoyment in spending your winnings. We are so grateful to supporters like Cornelia who support us by playing £5 per month in the Hospice lottery. It’s thanks to them that the Hospice can continue to provide quality care for local people across Ayrshire and Arran.” The Ayrshire Hospice operates a weekly lottery draw every Friday, with 72 guaranteed prizes and a top prize
of £1,000. It costs just £1 per week to enter. The Ayrshire Hospice Lottery raises over £500,000 each year, helping to fund the
exceptional care and support we provide to patients and families across Ayrshire and Arran.
Huge thanks to the McNicol family, who recently donated £700 to the Hospice, bringing their incredible fundraising total to over £36,000.
The family held a bowling event in August in loving memory of Zoe and Natasha McNicol. It was a fun and heartfelt afternoon, with many families coming together to remember and celebrate their lives. Raising more than £36,000 for the Hospice is a truly phenomenal achievement, and we are deeply grateful to the McNicol family for their continued dedication and generosity. You can read more about the McNicol family’s story on page 12 of this issue.
You can join the Ayrshire Hospice Lottery today at lottery. ayrshirehospice.org/register. Players must be aged 18 or over.
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