Help Care for Scotland s Children Your support helps us care for the boys and girls treated at Scotland s largest children s hospital
Fundraise for Scotland s Children Glasgow Children s Hospital Charity helps the babies, children and young people treated at Scotland s largest children s hospital,the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow. It s thanks to our incredible supporters and fundraisers that we are able to give our young patients and their families the best possible care. There are lots of ways to fundraise for Glasgow Children s Hospital Charity. Whether you skydive from 30,000 feet, run a marathon or organise a dress-down day at work, the money you raise makes a real difference to the lives of our patients. We ve included everything you need to get your fundraising journey started. On behalf of all our young patients and their families, thank you for supporting Glasgow Children s Hospital Charity. Thank you! 1
The difference your help makes Thanks to our wonderful supporters Glasgow Children s Hospital Charity can fund enhanced medical equipment, pioneering research and support services at the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow. How does your support help? 20 could fund toys, games and fun events at the hospital to make our patients smile 50 could provide complementary therapy to parents and carers in our intensive care ward 100 could help us to fund new and enhanced medical equipment for doctors and nurses 500 could support ground-breaking paediatric research to help us improve the lives of our patients for generations to come Find out more about the difference your support will make by visiting www.glasgowchildrenshospitalcharity.org
Active Events Will you take on a challenge to help our young patients? From your first 5k to a skydive or trek, we have fantastic fundraising events for everyone. Lace up your trainers and join in one of our fun events: Run Stirling Scottish Marathon 21st May The Edinburgh Marathon Festival 27th 28th May Great Women s 10K, Glasgow 4th June Men s 10K, Glasgow 18th June Great Scottish Run, Glasgow 30th September 1st October Kelpies Supernova 5K 10th 12th November Walk The Kiltwalk, Glasgow 30th April Glasgow Children s Hospital Charity Sponsored Walk 2nd September Cycle Rome to Pompeii Cycle 1st 6th October 2017 Skydive St Andrew s Airfield 16th July & 23rd September Challenges Peak to Peak: 3 Peaks Challenge 17th 19th June 2017 Santa Bungee 2nd December Arctic Trek February 2018 Trek Mont Blanc September 2018 Find out more about our fundraising events at www.glasgowchildrenshospitalcharity.org 4
Special Events Join us with friends, clients or colleagues at one of our very special events. Let s Lunch 11th June at the Grand Central Hotel, Glasgow The Big Quiz 31st August at the Hard Rock Café, Glasgow Big Stampede Live Auction 29th September at The Town House Hamilton 11th Annual Ball 10th November at the Glasgow Hilton Art Exhibition February 2018 at The Lighthouse, Glasgow To register your interest or find out more about any of these events, please call our Partnership Development Team on 0141 212 8750 or visit www.glasgowchildrenshospitalcharity.org 7
The Difference Your Help Makes to Our Young Patients Jack Munro At just 5 weeks old baby Jack was rushed to the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow, struggling to breathe. Tucked up in an incubator in the back of a neonatal ambulance, he slept for the entire 150 mile journey to the hospital from his home in Aberdeen. The cardiology team identified that Jack was suffering from atrioventricular septal defect, a form of congenital heart disease, and had 3 holes in his heart. At first Jack was too small for the live-saving surgery he required, but after 12 long weeks he was finally ready for open heart surgery. The surgery was a success, and while Jack will require follow up appointments throughout his life, he made it home for his first Christmas and is now a bouncing, happy boy. In 2015 our Christmas Appeal raised 150,000 to purchase a state-of-theart 4D cardiac scanner. The scanner provides unprecedented levels of accuracy when scanning children s hearts, and will help to ensure that children like Jack receive the best possible care and treatment for heart conditions. 8
Zoe Little Zoe is 16 years old and was born with spina bifida, a condition that affects the development of the spine. Zoe spent her first year in the Royal Hospital for Sick Children at Yorkhill, enduring 10 operations during that time. When Zoe was eventually able to go home after her year in hospital, she required 20 different types of medication and was tube fed due to the complexity of her condition. To date, Zoe has undergone 48 different operations on her spine, bowel, bladder and throat, and continues to receive treatment at the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow. As regular visitors to the hospital, Zoe and her mum Jacque were involved with the design of the accessible rooms at the hospital, ensuring that children with accessible needs are as comfortable as possible during their stay. Zoe is a remarkable young woman, and has spoken about the difference that the charity makes to patients like her at events across the country. Thanks to supporters like you, we can help children like Jack and Zoe receive the best possible care during their time in hospital. Thank you. 9
Fundraise at Work Glasgow Children s Hospital Charity works with a range of businesses, offering a unique opportunity to engage customers, staff and suppliers. Gather your colleagues and do something fun to raise money and help our young patients! Here are just a few ideas to get started: Charity of the Year Our Partnership Development Team are on-hand to help you make the most of your charity partnership call us to find out about our fundraising and volunteering opportunities. Fundraising Fun Hold a bake sale, dress down day or raffle to bring some fun into the office. Team Spirit Get competitive and enter a team into a run, cycle or challenge event. Volunteering Volunteering activities are a fantastic way to unite your company and increase staff retention and motivation. Visit the Hospital When your fundraising is finished, we d love to show you the difference your help makes by giving you a tour of the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow We can help you make the most of your workplace fundraising with posters, t-shirts, sponsor forms and everything you need to make your event memorable. Call our Partnership Development Team on 0141 212 8750 or visit www.glasgowchildrenshospitalcharity.org to find out more. 10
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Fundraise at School Our pupils really enjoyed the opportunity to help the children treated at the hospital, many of whom are their friends and classmates. It was a lot of fun, and at the same time it helped to teach the children about compassion and teamwork Catriona Reoch, Auchinairn Primary
Schools, nurseries, colleges and youth groups from across Scotland fundraise tirelessly throughout the year to raise money to help our young patients. Our Community Fundraising Team can help you to develop a fun and educational fundraising plan for your pupils. Here are just a few ideas to try: Charity of the Year Partnering with us as your school s charity of the year is a great way for children to learn about the hospital and for your pupils to help Scotland s children. School Assembly Talks We can tell your pupils about the important work of the hospital. Our mascot Kami may even make a special appearance for your pupils. Fundraising Events We will be on hand to develop a calendar of activities and can provide you with a range of fundraising materials, practical support and motivation. Seasonal Challenges From Easter egg treasure hunts to a Christmas craft fair, there are lots of ways to incorporate fundraising into your seasonal syllabus. Contact our Community Fundraising team on 0141 212 8750 to find out more or visit www.glasgowchildrenshospitalcharity.org 13
Fundraise in your community
Communities from across Scotland rally together to raise awareness and vital funds for Glasgow Children s Hospital Charity. Here are just a few ways to get your local community involved: Talk Service Join our talk service and tell people across Scotland about the important work of the hospital, or invite one of our local volunteers to speak at your community meeting. Organise an Event From quiz nights and bakes sales, to sponsored walks and fancy dress parties, we can support you. Shop With Us From travel mugs and pin badges to our cuddly mascot Kami, all profits from products sold in our shop come back to the charity. Shop in our Fundraising Hub or visit our website. Volunteer at an Event Our fundraising events rely on the support of volunteers to run smoothly. Could you or your community group help? Collection Cans Our collection cans bring in thousands of pounds every year. Please help us raise money for our young patients by placing collection cans in shops in your local area. Contact our Community Fundraising team on 0141 212 8750 to find out more or visit www.glasgowchildrenshospitalcharity.org 15
Make your money go further Top Fundraising Tips No matter what you do to raise money, our Fundraising Team is here to help you do it in a safe and fun way. Here are a few tips to help you make your money go further: Gift Aid You can raise an extra 25p for every 1 you raise when your sponsors add Gift Aid ask us for more information. Online Fundraising We can help you set up a website to make it easy for people to sponsor you. Match Funding Could your company DOUBLE the value of your donation? Many employers will match the amount you raise; ask if your company offers a match funding service, or call us for more information. Social Media Don t forget to spread the word on social media! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to share the news of your fundraising far and wide. Visit Us Once your fundraising is finished, please visit us at the hospital where we can show you the difference that your help makes. Our team is on-hand to help you make the most of your fundraising. Call us on 0141 212 8750 and we ll guide you every step of the way. 16
Once you ve finished fundraising Congratulations and thank you for your support! Now that you re finished fundraising, it s time to send us the money you ve raised and share your story. Here are 4 ways to make sure that the money you raised gets to work as soon as possible: 1 Visit Our Office or Fundraising Hub You can make your donation at our Fundraising Hub at the hospital, or visit our office at Port Dundas. Please get in touch to book an appointment. 2 Donate Online Donate online at www.glasgowchildrenshospitalcharity.org don t forget to let us know how you raised the money. 3 Donate by Post Send a cheque or postal order made payable to Glasgow Children s Hospital Charity to: Glasgow Children s Hospital Charity, 2nd Floor, PSP House, 50 High Craighall Road, Glasgow G4 9UD 4 Donate by Phone Call us on 0141 212 8750 (Monday Friday). Share Your Story We d love to hear more about your fundraising and the reasons that you chose to raise money for Glasgow Children s Hospital Charity. Please feel free to email photos to info@glasgowchildrenshospitalcharity.org or tag us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to spread the news of your fundraising far and wide! 17
GET IN TOUCH Call 0141 212 8750 email info@glasgowchildrenshospitalcharity.org or visit www.glasgowchildrenshospitalcharity.org Glasgow Children s Hospital Charity 2nd Floor, PSP House, 50 High Craighall Road, Glasgow G4 9UD Registered in Scotland as a Charitable Company Limited by Guarantee. Company No 222439. Scottish Charity Number SC007856. Registered Office Glasgow Children s Hospital Charity, 2nd Floor, PSP House, 50 High Craighall Road, Glasgow G4 9UD.