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News•News•Ne West Highland Way Cheque Newsline told the story of the great fundraising efforts of Michelle Bell, Katie Bell, Mark Bell and the rest of the West Highland Way group in the last issue. As a result of their efforts a presentation cheque for the amazing amount of £1050 was given to Spinal Injuries Scotland. The charities newest team member, Grace Laird, received the cheque at the Queen Elizabeth National Spinal Injuries Unit.
Photograph by Susan Hay
Introducing: Grace Laird “I joined Spinal Injuries Scotland in June 2016 as Fundraising Coordinator. I am responsible for developing, coordinating and leading on all aspects of fundraising. I am also responsible for recruiting and coordinating fundraising volunteers. I will also be getting involved in the organisation of our regular events- the Winter Dinner Dance and the Oil and Gas Quiz. Previously, I have worked in fundraising for different charities. My previous role was as Fundraising Administrator for The Prince’s Trust Scotland, providing support to the fundraising team, working to secure funding for The Prince’s Trust’s activities in Scotland. I also have experience in working for smaller charities, gained by working as a fundraising volunteer, and then receptionist, for Bobath Scotland, a small Glasgow based charity, that provides specialist therapy to people with cerebral palsy throughout Scotland. I’m really excited to become part of SIS and look forward to seeing what the future brings for the charity.”
Unlimited Festival – celebrating work by disabled artists A showcase of exceptional new work from disabled artists will be presented at Tramway, Glasgow, this September. Tramway’s Unlimited Festival, which runs from Thursday 15 to Sunday 25 September, features a breath-taking range of innovative dance, theatre, exhibitions, talks and events. Internationally acclaimed artists and exciting emerging talent from Scotland and across the world taking part includes Candoco Dance Company, Sheila Hill, Liz Carr, Marc Brew, Jack Dean, Claire Cunningham and Jess Curtis, Gary Gardiner and Ian Johnston, NCA Small Theatre, Cameron Morgan, Koji Nishioka, Makoto Okawa and Yasuyuki Ueno, Maki Yamazaki, Aaron Williamson, and Bekki Perriman. The international programme of performance, visual art, discussions and more extraordinary work by disabled artists comes to Scotland for the first time this year. www.tramway.org
