A night to remember at A Night at the Euros Final 2024 By Emma Walker, Senior Fundraiser
By Tracy Flynn, Chief Executive Officer
It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the latest edition of The Article. Within these pages, you’ll find a diverse collection of stories and updates reflecting the vibrant spirit of our hospice community.
An incredible £100,000 was raised at A Night at the Euros Final held at Ayr Racecourse in April. Guests were treated to a superb sporting night, entertained by some of Scottish football’s biggest names from both the past and present. Martin O’Neill, Terry Butcher, Arthur Numan, Gordon Strachan, James McFadden, and Robert Snodgrass took to the stage for an exciting “Scotland vs The Rest of the World” quiz. The evening’s host, Mark Guidi, kicked off the night with a competitive ice-breaker game of “Red Card, Yellow Card,” which saw one lucky guest win a two- night stay at Blairquhan Estate, kindly donated by Blairquhan Castle.
The night concluded with Arthur Numan taking to the stage for an impressive rendition of the unofficial Tartan Army
I am thrilled to share the latest progress on our Capital Build Project, which is transforming our traditional home at Racecourse Road, Ayr. Our beautiful new In-Patient Unit now boasts a living roof, a wonderful environmental feature comprised of sedum that will change colour with the seasons. In this issue, you’ll read about our latest fabulous events: Ladies Day, A Night at the Euros, the James Bond Ball, and the Colour Dash. These events, along with the incredible efforts of our supporters participating in the Kiltwalk and many other endeavours, highlight the community’s unwavering dedication and enthusiasm for our cause. We also shine a spotlight on our wonderful volunteers and the celebrations we held during Volunteers’ Week. Our volunteers are the heart and soul of the Ayrshire Hospice, and we are excited about the opportunities to expand our volunteer family when we return home to our transformed facilities. Stay informed with updates from our Clinical Teams and catch up on all the latest news from our Retail network. These sections provide insight into the daily efforts and successes of our dedicated staff and the vibrant activities within our shops. Lastly, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all our readers and the Ayrshire community for your ongoing support. Your generosity and commitment enable us to continue providing exceptional care and support to those in need. Together, we are building a future filled with compassion, resilience, and hope.
anthem, “Yes Sir, I Can Boogie” by Baccara.
The Ayrshire Hospice is extremely grateful to the event’s sponsors: Brownings the Bakers, Macklin Motors, Gallagher, Green Home Systems, Microtech, Booth Welsh and James Frew who all gave their generous support to the event, and to everyone who donated a prize for the auctions or raffle. The Ayrshire Hospice would also like to thank the volunteers who gave their time on the night, as well as committee members Chris McMail, Graham Kirkwood and David Brown who
Following dinner, top auctioneer Robbie
Duncan worked his magic, helping to raise an amazing sum in the main auction. Incredible prizes included a ‘Euro Moments’ painting by local artist Richard McDonald, which
Thank you for being an integral part of the Ayrshire Hospice story.
worked hard throughout the year to
help make this fabulous event a reality.
was snapped up for a
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remarkable £2,000.
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August 2024 | EDITION 37
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