Article Source: Renfrewshire Council
Last Updated: 1 July 2016 14:17
The Provost- and as many willing fundraisers as possible- will fly across East End Park in Paisley on Doors Open Day weekend to raise money for her charity fundraising scheme.
The money raised will go towards maintaining the extensive and vital service that ACCORD provides in Renfrewshire.
Kenneth Mathie, Accord Hospice Fundraising Manager, said: “Over 1000 members of our community receive care from ACCORD each year and every one of our patients has a unique story to tell.
“We provide specialist palliative care to people in Renfrewshire who are living with a life limiting illness and all the money we fundraise goes towards helping our ACCORD nurses continue to make a difference in our patients lives.”
The charity are part of the Provost’s charity fundraising scheme which has so far raised over £25,000 through a series of challenges- including a wing-walk, a skydive and an abseil- for ACCORD and also St Vincent’s Hospice, Recovery Across Mental Health (RAMH) and Renfrewshire Carers Centre.
Kenneth added: “Our total running costs are in the region of £3million each year and almost two thirds of this has to be raised from our community.
“The Provost’s goodwill towards the Hospice has helped greatly to raise funds to help ensure the on-going stability of our service- along with an enhanced public awareness of what we do within Renfrewshire.
“Please sign up to take part as it will make a big difference to the lives of our patients in Renfrewshire.”
The event coincides with Renfrewshire’s Doors Open Day which offers the general public the chance to step inside and explore Renfrewshire’s historic and beautiful buildings.
The zip slide will add to the buzz which surrounds the weekend each year and will provide an opportunity for those in the community to raise money for four local charities- while also utilising the day to take in Renfrewshire’s remarkable architecture.
Provost Hall said: “ACCORD provide our community with an important service at a very difficult time in the lives of the patients and their families.
“I am proud that they are one of my chosen charities during my term as Provost and I’m determined to raise as much as possible to help them continue to improve the lives of those who need it in Renfrewshire.
“I’m asking everyone to find the thrill seeker inside them, sign up and join me in taking the leap across East End Park on the 3rd of September this year.”
All the money raised will be split evenly between the two hospice’s ACCORD and St Vincent’s, Recovery Across Mental Health (RAMH) and Renfrewshire Carers Centre.
There is a registration fee of £20 and participants are asked to raise a minimum of £100 in sponsorship.
For more information and to sign up contact Donna Gallagher on 0141 618 6794 or donna.gallagher-pt@renfrewshire.gov.uk.
Fundraisers can join the event on Facebook to keep up to date with all the latest information via: www.facebook.com/renfrewshirecouncil/events
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