We’re your Charity of the Year! By Elaine Thomson, Senior Fundraiser
Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2024
The Ayrshire Hospice was delighted to be chosen by various companies this year as their nominated Charity of the Year for 2024.
fundraiser for EURO 2024, and the Colour Dash, with many more activities such as sponsored walks and charity nights lined up.
By Claire Stuart-Paulin, Senior Fundraiser
The team from Horwich Farrelly began the year with some of their staff walking the 14-mile Glasgow Kiltwalk on a glorious day and another team braving the mud of the Tough Mudder challenge. Thank you for supporting the Ayrshire Hospice this year; we can’t wait to see all the exciting fundraising activities you have planned. Does your organisation or staff choose a Charity of the Year? If so, we would love to hear from you. Please contact the fundraising team at community@ ayrshirehospice.org.
The Edinburgh Marathon has sold out every year since 2008 and is the second- largest marathon in the UK, behind only London. A half marathon, 10k, and smaller routes for youths make up the weekend running festival every May. This year, the Hospice had 33 runners taking to the streets of Edinburgh, and they did us proud. Despite dull and wet weather conditions, the spirits of our runners and cheering volunteers remained undampened. Everyone completed their chosen distances, and emotions ran high at the finish line. Keep a lookout on our social channels for the final total that our Hospice Heroes raised at the Edinburgh Marathon over the coming weeks.
McDonald’s in Kilmarnock town centre held an Easter Day and raffle for customers, and staff caught the ferry to Arran to climb Goatfell. They also have a Summer Fun Day planned and much more for the community to join in with.
Staff from North Ayrshire-based solicitors Taylor and Henderson started the year off by taking part in Dare to Dream, the Hospice’s
Braving the Shave
By Claire Stuart-Paulin, Senior Fundraiser
Fundraising is so versatile; everyone can get involved, and it can be tailored to suit every need. Our Community Fundraisers love to see what wacky, thrilling, and fun-filled ways our supporters come up with to raise funds for our beloved Hospice. Recently, we have had a few brave ladies dust off the clippers to shave their heads! Kirsty McNicol (pictured) wanted to fundraise because her mum, Barbara, and friend, Debbie, received hospice care. She raised an amazing £673.00! We also had Suzanne Gaffney, who raised a fantastic £1,291 in memory of her dear friend, Pam. Ladies, thank you so much—that took a lot of courage. We think you look great!
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