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Community Fundraising
The SHA is lucky to have
a dedicated fundraising community who raise both money and awareness of the
illness throughout the population of Scotland .
This is carried out by groups and individuals who are often
affected by HD in one way or another. There are many simple ways to raise funds
and include
others in your efforts.
Great Scottish Walk
This year's Great Scottish
Walk had excellent weather for the thousands who turned out to raise money for
their favourite causes. SHA had over
100 participants, which is possibly the largest number yet!
Many people were walking to fundraise for the Lothian Branch's Family
Conference.
Here are the Fife group posing for a pic before the Walk.
Blaze Fire Walk
Challenge
Try something exciting and different to raise funds for the SHA!
On 24th January 2008 at the Menzies Hotel in Irvine, several
brave individuals will walk barefoot along 20 feet of hot embers burning at
1200 degrees Fahrenheit unharmed.
If you would like to join them or if you would like more
information contact Ann Porter at the Ayrshire office on 01294 276430.
Edinburgh Marathon - Hairy Haggis Relay
Well done to Adele Lothian and friends, pictured right, for completing
the Hairy Haggis Relay. This is an excellent way to take part in a marathon
without actually running 26 miles!
Next year's event is 25th May if you would like to take part.
New
Online Fundraising Service
The association is now registered with the Just Giving Charity Fundraising
website. It enables ordinary people to raise extraordinary amounts of money.
Since it’s launch in 2001, more than £100 million pounds has been raised for
charity.
It allows fundraisers to register and set up simple online
donations, standing orders and special personal fundraising sites. Gift Aid can
automatically be
reclaimed on all taxpayers donations boosting figures by at least 28% for free
via reclaiming tax. You can register and directly collect donated funds raised
via your own event participation and special occasions by creating an easy
personal fundraising page. Take a look at the SHA's Fundraising page to decide
how you wish to donate.
Scottish Huntingtons Association,
Thistle House, 61 Main Road,
Elderslie, PA5 9BA,
Tel; 01505 322245,
email: sha-admin@hdscotland.org.uk
The Scottish Huntington's Association is
a Registered Charity: No 121496.