Latest Fundraising News

Many thanks to everyone who  helps to raise essential funds for MND Scotland.  If you would like your event to be featured here please contact the Fundraising Department.

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Fun Run 2010

On Sunday May 16th , 631 gathered in Strathclyde Park to take part in our Annual Fun Run. This is our biggest event of the year and we're hoping that by the time all the sponsorship money is counted, we will have at least equalled last year's record amount raised of £60,000. Thanks to everyone who ran, walked or was wheeled round the loch

 This year Eden Springs generously gave us 650 bottles of water to keep all the participants refreshed, and so we are shamelessly plugging their product as we think they may be kind enough to make a further donation(http://www.edensprings.co.uk/free-bottled-water,uk,5,4.html) and yes, that is Scottish rugby legend Scott Hastings..........

Eden Springs, the UK’s leading supplier of water coolers, said "we are delighted to be supporting MND Scotland with a donation of water bottles to keep fundraisers hydrated in the Strathclyde Park Fun Run event! MND Scotland is a fantastic charity helping and supporting both people with motor neurone disease and their families, and we hope our donation will go some way to helping the wonderful people taking part raise money for this hugely worthwhile cause.”

We are of course really grateful to all the companies and individuals who kindly donate items for use, so thanks also go out to Tunnock’s, ASDA @ Linwood, Greggs, AMP3, and Bishopton Scouts who generously donated quite a few tombola prizes.

Last but not least, a huge thank you to all the volunteers & staff who turned up to run the refreshments tent, the tombola & the raffle & the door game,  staff the marshall stations, give massages, staff the water station…....the event works so well because you help us!

Firewalk

The Firewalk at Falkirk Stadium on March 12th was a tremendous success, with 59 fundraisers bravely walking over the hot coals. No burns or blisters were reported!

The event was so good that we'll be doing it again next year, so please contact the Fundraising Department if you want to take part in this amazing experience.

More pictures can be seen by clicking here. 

Fun Run Online Entries Now Open!

 Our annual Fun Run will take place on Sunday May 16th 2010 at Strathclyde Country Park, and you can walk, jog or run either the 4 or 6 mile course around the loch. 

Jazz Concert in aid of MND Scotland - 26th February

The Allander Jazz Band are holding a concert on 26th February at Cairns Church in Milngavie, Tickets are priced £6, and are available from The Iron Chef, Cairns Church or by telephoning 0141-956-3570.

15th January 2010

Only 8 weeks until the Firewalk - Register Now!!

The World's Shortest Sponsored Walk is happening at Falkirk Stadium, Friday 12th March, 2010. More than 20 people have already signed up to take part, but we still need more.

This is your chance to do something amazing! Click here for more information and to download a Registration Form or phone Iain on 0141-945-1077 to find out more.

30th October 2009

The Cornflower Ball - What a Night!!

The Cornflower Ball 2009 was held at the Crowne Plaza on 30th October, and it was a huge success. By the time everything is collected we will have raised over £35,000, which is a tremendous result for the charity and will help us to make a real difference to the lives of people living in Scotland with Motor Neurone Disease. Many thanks to everyone who attended and supported the event by providing donations for the auction and raffle.

6th October 2009

Christmas Card Catalogue Now Available

We are delighted to launch our Christmas Catalogue 2009, which features a range of Christmas Cards and other merchandise. Every penny of profit from sales will help us to deliver our essential services to people living in Scotland with MND.

You could help us by selling our Christmas Cards and merchandise at local events, such as Card Sales at your Church, Library, School, or through other community groups. We will happily supply Christmas Cards and merchandise on a sale or return basis, and will arrange delivery and collection of any stock unsold. If you could help us in this way, please contact the Fundraising Department on 0141-945-1077 or by email at info@mndscotland.org.uk

10th September 2009 

RAF Leuchars Golf Club Charity Golf Day - 10th October 2009

The annual RAF Leuchars Golf Club Charity Day in aid of MND Scotland will take place at Drumoig Hotel and Golf Resort on Sat 10th Oct 2009. The day will consist of a two ball better ball stableford points system with full handicap allowance.

The competition will start at 11.30am and will be a shotgun start. Registration will take place at Drumoig from 9.30am, and places are available at £30 per person for tea/coffee & bacon roll on arrival, 18 holes of golf followed by high tea, prize giving, raffle and auction.

Your support for the event would be gratefully appreciated. An entry form is avaible by clicking here, and please contact Glen Fullard at leuops-c4isqnbisfs@leuchars.raf.mod.uk for more information.
 

25th August 2009

New Event Announced for 2010!!

Friday 12th March
Firewalk, Falkirk Stadium
The World's Shortest Sponsored Walk!

This is your chance to do something amazing! This includes a training session which will give you the confidence to complete this incredible challenge and walk across 20ft of hot coals! This event is in assocition with BLAZE the charity firewalking experts, and is the experience of a lifetime - if you can do this you can do anything.

Please contact the Fundraising Department for a registration form. The cost is £25 to register and we ask that you pledge to raise £150. Please note this event is for over 18s only.
 

16th July 2009

On Friday 30th October, the Cornflower Ball will again be held in aid of MND Scotland at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Glasgow.

There will be a wonderful range of entertainment with music provided by the fabulous Big Vern ‘n’ the Shootahs, and a prize auction and raffle with all funds raised contributing to this worthwhile cause.

Tickets are available at £50 per head including Drinks Reception and Dinner, and tables of 10 are available for £500. A special price of £45, or £450 for a table of 10, is available for all bookings paid before September 1st.

For more information, and to access an online booking form, please click here. 

1st July 2009

There is a fantastic piece of merchandise now available with all proceeds in aid of MND Scotland. The details can be seen at www.advancedmp3players.co.uk/shop/Speakers.16/X-Mini.319/XMINIII-MND/X-Mini_II_MND_Scotland_Charity_Edition.3869.html

The company selling these, AMP3 (www.advancedmp3players.co.uk), are supporting us by holding a Trackday at Knockhill in September, and one of their suppliers has generously offered them 300 of these to sell to raise additional funds. The full retail price of £19.99 will be donated, and these are expected to sell very quickly – AMP3 currently sell more than 2,000 each month.

This extremely generous donation will potenetially raise £6,000, and we are really grateful to AMP3 and XMI for their generosity.

31st May 2009 - Edinburgh Marathon

MND Scotland’s relay teams and individual runners conquered the gruelling 26.2 mile Edinburgh Marathon course as temperatures soared to 22C in the middle of the day.

However, flagging runners were buoyed by roaring spectators, who gathered in their thousands to cheer them over the finish line at Musselburgh Race Course, and our hospitality tent situated at the finish area provided refreshments and much needed massage!

Well done and thanks to Carly McGhee for organising the relay teams, and to our individual runners Richard Bright, Paul Dwyer, Robert Chalmers, Graeme McDonald, and Fraser Thom.

19th May 2009 - Coast to Coast Cycle

A group of 24 cyclists from BP Aberdeen will cycle across Scotland from 29th - 31st May 2009. Riders start on the West Coast at Skye Bridge and finish north of Aberdeen at Newburgh. It’s a tough ride with some challenging hill climbs and a total distance of 230miles comprising 75 to 85 miles per day. Most of the riders have not ridden distances close to these, never mind over the 3 days! 

 Ian Bowen, who worked for BP as a Drilling and Petroleum Engineer for 28 years, was diagnosed with MND 2 years ago. Ian worked until January 2009 when he was no longer able to continue - he now relies on a wheelchair for mobility. In the film below Ian describes the reasons to support MND Scotland, highlighting how it provides valuable support services for MND sufferers and their families.

The great news is BP's Matched Effort programme will double whatever they raise!!! You can follow the progress of their sponsorship at www.justgiving.com/teambp_c2c_mn

The team of riders are :- Paul Adair, Dominic Berry, Steve Cooper, Des Costello, Andy Duggan, Alistair Duthie, Andrew Fowler, Simon Hicks, Phil Keeble, John Mason, Bernard Mullins, Keith Nettleton, Eamon O'Connell, Mark O'Connor, Simon Patten, Ralph Peacock, Dan Ryan, Dave Saul, Richard Smith, Andy Till, Jon Turnbull, Ben Walls, Allan Wilson, Charlie Wright.
 

26th April 2009 - London Marathon

Well done to all our runners!!

17th April 2009 - Book Launch

The family of Anne Friel, who died of MND in 2006, have published a book representing a glimpse of how Anne rediscovered an interest in art combined with great humour, which lifted the spirits of everyone who met and befriended her after being diagnosed with MND in September 2003. Anne worked tirelessly to promote awareness of the disease through fundraising, art exhibitions and working as a volunteer at the charity.
 

'Discovering Anne - Paintings and Humorous Extracts from Her Diary' is available to buy from http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/396157 priced £14.99 (+£3.66 P&P), with £5.00 from each sale being donated to MND Scotland.

 1st April 2009 - Quiz Night for MND Scotland

On Saturday 7 March 104 “geniuses” from the wee village of Dollar swapped their regular pint in the Kings Seat for a quiz night in the Dollar Community Centre.

Fergie McGregor and John Peden - our quiz masters (pictured) did a wonderful job of testing the minds of Dollar’s most knowledgeable residents. Organised by Easton Boyd and Ian White from the Dollar Community Council, the event raised £680 for MND Scotland.

The village has reacted extremely positively to supporting MND Scotland and various fundraising events are planned – sponsored walks and parachute jumps included!! Five former pupils from Dollar Academy are also taking part in the Edinburgh Marathon on May 31st along with some oher Dollar residents – running in relay teams to raise more money for MND Scotland. The runners are now focussing on their training programmes and trying to raise as much money as possible: www.justgiving.com/mndscotland_edinburgh - if you want to support them.
 

23rd March 2009 - Scottish Team Prepares for Bicycle Race of a Lifetime – Across the USA

In June 2009, a Scottish based team of six amateur cyclists will embark on an extraordinary journey that will test the utmost limits of their physical endurance, mental resilience and commitment to a cause. MND Scotland is delighted to have been chosen as one of the charities to benefit from their participation in the event.

As competitors in the 2009 Race Across America (RAAM), The Caledonian Chain Gang team of Andrew Bright, Charles Richardson, Dave Forrester, Peter Loft, Phil Hedley and Simon Taylor will get on a bicycle and pedal in relay format across the breadth of the American continent, 3,000 miles from Pacific to Atlantic, stopping to change riders only when necessary.      

Commenting on his participation in the event, Simon Taylor said, “The race seemed like a good idea and I didn't think anyone else would be up for it - a bit of machismo bluff that backfired! However, I’ve always fancied a road trip across the USA and this is a fantastic opportunity to raise some cash for some good causes.” The Caledonian Chain Gang team has received some financial support from Chep and Intelitap but will be funding the majority of the trip themselves whilst raising money for their chosen charities, Cancer Research UK, Help for Heroes, MND Scotland, Alstrom Syndrome UK Support Group and Lothian Autistic Society.

After a recent training trip to Manchester Velodrome where the team were lucky enough to enjoy some track practice and discussions with the GB Cycling team, Performance Director, Dave Brailsford said, “ It’s great to see these guys take on such an exciting adventure - this race will be a real test not just of their cycling ability but also of their mental strength and teamwork. We wish them all the best and hope that they achieve everything they have set out to do.”

More information can be found at www.justgiving.com/chaingangmnd

Updated Monday 24 May 2010