Staff from Maclay Murray & Spens LLP (MMS), one of Scotland’s largest commercial law firms, have raised more than £10,000 for the Teenage Cancer Trust (TCT) unit at Edinburgh’s Western General Hospital.  From bake sales and dress down days to the treacherous Three Peaks Challenge, staff at the firm’s Edinburgh office organised a range of fundraising activities, which also included Commonwealth Games sweepstakes and silent auctions, pub quizzes and cookbooks, to raise money for their charity of the year.

Amanda Jones, a partner at MMS, said: “Staff at MMS have a long history of fundraising for local charities. The fantastic result achieved this year is a testimony to the resourcefulness, innovation and dedication of each and every member of staff who has been involved in supporting this very important charity.”

Teenage Cancer Trust is the only UK charity dedicated to improving the quality of life and chances of survival for young cancer patients.

Traditionally treated alongside children or elderly patients, young people can feel very  isolated during treatment, some never meeting another young person with cancer. Being treated alongside others their own age can make a significant difference to their hospital experience and recovery. The TCT build specialist units within NHS hospitals to give young people a place designed just for them and for their needs. There are chill-out rooms, sofas, computers and gaming equipment as well as individual bedrooms designed for privacy.

Sharon Sheridan, East of Scotland regional fundraiser for TCT, said: “This is a fantastic amount of money that has been raised for us and it will go a long way to helping young people living with cancer in our units.”

TCT units do not receive government funding but require donations from the local community. It costs approximately £50,000 a year to run each one and MMS’ donation will pay for the running of the Edinburgh unit for at least two months this year.

Teenage Cancer Trust cheque handover

(L-R) nurse Carron Smith, fundraiser Sharon Sheridan, with Rachel Dunn and Linzi Coates-Hedalen of MMS

We’re back with another bumper-length show for a fantastic cause! Hosted by Jo Caulfield, this comedy extravaganza gives you a chance to preview a selection of this year’s top Fringe shows from the likes of Susan Calman, Fred MacAulay, Patrick Monahan and many more. Having raised over £10k for Barnardo’s work in the last two years, there is no easier way to support a cause than to sit back and laugh at our fantastic line up.

This is an ideal festival night out for a group of colleagues or friends so get everyone together and get your tickets from:

https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/barnardo-s-big-comedy-benefit

For an updated line up and clips of our comedians, check out our facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/events/447090342090477/

 

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When You Wish Upon a Star is providing a free service to support The Gardening Scotland Event 2014 by running a unique Lost Children Tent. The Charity will be selling child’s wristbands for £1 for parents to write their Family surname and mobile telephone number in case they get separated at the show. Volunteer Staff at the tent will all hold Disclosure Certificates so the children can be safely joined up with their parents by a simple phone call.

When you Wish Upon a Star now has its Scotland Office in Edinburgh and would be happy to hear from any Chamber of Commerce Members who would like to support the charity or have staff that would be interested in volunteering for the day. Free Entry to the show and car park passes would be made available. Dates are Friday 30th, Saturday 31st May and Sunday the 1st of June.

For further information about the charity please visit www.whenyouwishuponastar.org.uk or email scotland@whenyouwishuponastar.org.uk