Community corner Thank you!
Many charities have faced a huge funding gap over the last year, caused by cancelled events and a sharp drop in community fundraising. Yet many people have stepped up and used their time at home to raise funds in a whole range of creative ways; our supporters have been no exception...
Thinking outside the tin!
In ‘pre-Covid’ times, Clare McDonald dedicated some of her free time to collecting and replacing collection tins for the Hospice. As one of our invaluable Hospice volunteers, Clare was only too aware how our income would be affected, so she challenged herself to walk a million steps over January and February, ultimately raising an impressive £1,090 – over double her original target!
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Kevin and Jane’s big toddle
Young supporters
The late Captain Sir Tom Moore inspired one of our youngest supporters, Zara, aged 27
eight, to run around Ratho Marina 100 times. Zara raised an incredible £829 in memory of her late Grandmother Jacqueline, who was cared for by the Hospice. "I wanted to remember Granny Jacqueline and support the Hospice as they looked after her so well. The people there were so lovely. I know Granny Jacqueline felt safe there so wanted to say thank you." Thank you Zara for your original fundraising idea. We love seeing our young supporters showing an interest in the Hospice and setting themselves a fundraising challenge!
March saw another fantastic walking challenge take place with siblings Jane and Kevin walking 10,000 steps every day to complete their ‘big toddle’ in memory of Step-Dad Eddie Robertson. Jane told us of the inspiration behind their challenge saying, ‘The thought of St Columba's enduring
