CHAS'S NEWS

As Scotland’s only hospice service for children, CHAS is constantly trying to reach as many people as possible. Not only to raise funds so that we can continue to grow our services, but also to raise awareness to those families who might not have found us yet.

Teamwork is therefore also two-fold for us: working as a team across all our different income streams to provide options for different demographics of people to take part in something that suits them; and providing those teamwork opportunities for companies and businesses to work together on something that will truly make a difference to our families.

Workplace fundraising is a fantastic way for companies and businesses to pull together and do something good, and there are lots of ways to do this: volunteer together; hold a bake sale across the teams in the office; take part in a challenge like the Kiltwalk; or join in with Festive Friday, to name just a few.

Following the success of Edinburgh’s Capital Sci-Fi Con, the not-for-profit pop culture, comic and movie convention which donates all profits to Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS), the national charity wants you to ‘get your geek on’ for Geeky T-Shirt Weekend. On Friday 3rd and Saturday May 4th, CHAS are encouraging the public to show allegiance for their preferred science-fiction and fantasy heroes. Whether you're into Star Wars or Star Trek, DC or Marvel, Harry Potter or hairy Hobbits - CHAS does not discriminate! All supporters need to do is don their favourite geeky t-shirt on the day and donate £2 to the charity by calling 0141 779 6180 or visiting www.chas.org.uk/donate. Schools, workplaces and community groups who would like a pack to participate can contact support@chas.org.uk.

Workplace fundraising is a fantastic way for companies and businesses to pull together and there are lots of ways to do this...