The Article - Issue 29 - March 2020

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Super overseas challengers

By Elaine Thomson, Senior Fundraising Officer Earlier this year we waved off our Overseas Trek groups to Kilimanjaro and the Arctic Circle as they embarked on experiences of a lifetime. In March solo traveller

worthwhile. Being in a place like that makes you realise how lucky you are to be able to do something like that!” Catherine Donald from the Kilimanjaro group explained: “I am a firm believer that anyone can accomplish this truly life- changing feat. The challenge we accepted on 5th March 2020 began and none of us knew what lay ahead... we met with an amazing group and TOGETHER made it to the end

with lots of laughter and tears. A truly amazing experience and continuing friendships.” We’ve lots of exciting ideas coming up for 2021/22, so anyone interested in taking on a challenge like this then please contact Elaine Thomson in the Fundraising Team on 01292 288488 or email at community@ayrshirehospice. org to find out more!

regimes, everyone found the time to host car boot sales, raffles, quiz nights and race nights to raise the money. After completing the Arctic Trek, Lynn said: “The trek was a fantastic experience and anyone who is tempted should definitely sign up! It was the challenge of a lifetime! Sleeping under the stars at the edge of a frozen lake in waist deep snow is an amazing experience I'll never forget. Pulling your kit through a winter wonderland was definitely hard work but crossing the ice to the finish line made it all

Lynn Richmond jetted off to Finland to trek 75km in sub-zero temperatures and Stuart Bowman, Jason Boyle, Catherine Donald, Steve Fawcett, Stuart Paterson and Anthony Mclaughlin headed to Tanzania to summit the highest single free-standing mountain in the world to raise money for the hospice. Both incredible personal achievements and they managed to raise £15,893.67 for the Ayrshire Hospice. Fantastic! In between strict training

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'Finnish' line with Hettie

After the applause, they donated to our cause!

By Ron Swanson, Assistant Fundraising Manager A massive thank you to our musical supporters from the Ayr Amateur Opera Company and Kilmarnock Amateur

and we continually appreciate your years of loyal support of the hospice. Kilmarnock Amateur Operatic Society held fantastic collections following their performances of “9 to 5” the musical which took place in March. They raised £3,500 including match funding from the Company which was just fantastic and

truly valued. Huge thanks to KAOS for supporting the hospice as your nominated charity over the past three years.

Operatic Society who raised money for the hospice earlier this year. Ayr Amateur Opera Company held bucket collections after selected performances of “Shrek” the musical back in February and raised £819.98 which is very gratefully received

AAOC: Shrek the Musical

KAOS: 9 to 5 the Musical

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