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Issue 31
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Eyes on the road!
Troon Friends farewell after 40 years fundraising
By Claire Stuart-Paulin, Senior Fundraiser (Community) Earlier this year, the Ayrshire Hospice Fundraising Team wished volunteer Barbara Houston a very happy retirement as she stepped down from 35 years’ service to the Hospice. Barbara has been a huge supporter of the Hospice over the years and has worn many hats over those four decades. She was the Cumnock Shop Manager when it first opened, the convenor of the New Cumnock Friends Group and the local collection can co-ordinator for the area. Barbara had been supporting the Fundraising Team and she will be greatly missed but, true to form, she will still be helping out on occasion in the Cumnock shop. Thank you, Barbara, for all your hard work, drive and passion over the years, and enjoy your retirement! A fond farewell to a lovely volunteer
By Graeme Strawhorn, Assistant Fundraising Manager
By Graeme Strawhorn, Assistant Fundraising Manager
expectations and raised £3,530 ! Thank you to all customers, clients and all the team at Urquhart’s for their generous donations and of course, “wheelie” well done to Alistair, Peter and all the cycle team too!
Troon Friends of the Ayrshire Hospice enjoyed a very special ‘farewell tea’ at Highgrove House Hotel as they met for a special send-off along with some of the Hospice Fundraising Team to regale on their legacy of fundraising for over 40 years!
Ayrshire Hospice corporate partner, Urquhart Opticians, took to the saddle in May to take on an epic challenge as part of their ‘Charity of the Year’ support to the Hospice raising over £3,000 .
Directors Alastair Duff and Peter Telfer cycled from branch to branch starting in Stranraer and finishing up in West Kilbride. Clocking up 100 miles, the pair passed all other shops branches which took them from West Kilbride, Stranraer, Saltcoats, Kilwinning, Troon, Kilmarnock, Prestwick and Ayr! Ayrshire Hospice is delighted to have the continued support of Urquhart Opticians who, as part of their
partnership, have sponsored the Burns Supper in January and the upcoming
Dating back to the late 70’s, Troon Friends of the Hospice have taken part in many fundraising events and activities, wearing many hats, including Teddy Bears Picnics at Culzean Castle, Bridge Competitions, Speakers Events, Bucket Collections, Fairs, Fun Days, Ladies nights; the list is endless and their support, like so many of the Hospice’s Friends Groups, has been crucial to the very foundations of the Hospice today. Graeme Strawhorn, Assistant Fundraising Manager, said: “Troon Friends are just one of these very special groups and we would like to say a massive thank you to all who have been involved over the last 40+ years
for their amazing efforts and dedication to our cause. In that time, they raised over £1 million for Ayrshire Hospice. We’re very sad to see their fundraising journey come to an end but they leave behind a tremendous legacy of support which has contributed to the wonderful Hospice we have today. “Our Friends Groups continue to play a crucial role in helping the Hospice fundraise to continue our care and services throughout Ayrshire and Arran. “Troon Friends were just one of over twenty fundraising groups formed in the late seventies and eighties to make the Hospice a reality in Ayrshire!”
sold out Autumn Ball this October. The Hospice is delighted to share that their cycle challenge surpassed their
Become an Ayrshire Hospice Corporate Partner
By Ron Swanson, Assistant Fundraising Manager
Businesses across Ayrshire and Arran are encouraged to consider the Ayrshire Hospice as a corporate partner over the next 12 months. The Ayrshire Hospice
requesting a Corporate Partnerships brochure to give you ideas on how best your business can support the Ayrshire Hospice. The brochure also has testimonials from some current partners so you can read about what they've loved when working with the organisation.
offers local businesses a fantastic opportunity to boost your company’s profile by sponsoring Hospice events or providing a chance for staff to volunteer with the Hospice. Lots of information and examples are available by
To enquire about becoming a corporate partner, please call Ron on 01292 288 488 or email fundraising@ ayrshirehospice.org . The Ayrshire Hospice can't wait to work with you!
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