By
Sarah Johnson
THE plight of youngsters we’ve featured in our campaign has prompted many children to join in with the fundraising — and the 136th City of Glasgow Brownies are a great example.
 When they heard about our appeal they were delighted to get involved.
All good Brownies know how important it is to think of others and help whenever possible.
So when the girls held their annual coffee morning recently they chose to give the proceeds to the children at the heart of our hospital appeal.
Each year the Brownies, aged seven to 10, organise a coffee morning to help cover costs and raise money for charity.
Usually one year the money stays in Scotland, and the next is sent abroad to help children in countries like Tanzania and Malawi.
This year when the Brownies, who meet every Tuesday night at Langside Parish Church, were asked to choose between three possible charities they chose ours.
And after receiving their cheque for £350 we’re very glad they did.
Proud
Brown Owl Linda Smith is very proud of her 26 little charges. She said, “The Brownies chose The Sunday Post appeal, because it helps children in their area and across Scotland.”
After deciding this year’s theme would be Barbie, the Brownies set about making decorations.
Having recently won the Glasgow City Council Guiding Challenge for the second year running, the unit certainly wasn’t stuck for creativity.
Coming first with their collage of the city’s Queens Park rose garden, the artistic Brownies are always prepared for a challenge and were determined to raise lots of money for our appeal.
Linda said, “The girls worked so hard organising various stalls, including baking, bric-a-brac and a prize draw.
“Every year a local lady, Margaret Watt, knits a Brownie.
“This is always popular, with everyone wanting to win the Brownie by guessing her birthday.
“There was terrific support from the parents, and members of the church, who all gave generously.”
So many thanks to all the girls who, by doing their very best, have helped children across Scotland. A BIG thank you to all the schools who raised money for our appeal at their Christmas shows. South Lodge Primary in Invergordon, Ross-shire, donated a fantastic
£250 from a collection at their infant nativity.
Catherine Mackenzie’s P3 class played the main parts, with the vocal talents of the P1s and 2s in the choir. The pupils performed for an audience of mums and dads over two days.
Catherine said, “We hold auditions to choose who gets the lead roles. The children read a few lines and their classmates choose who they think will be the best for each part.”
Another cheque arrived from Knockando Primary in Moray, Banffshire. The rural school has just 47 pupils, but they were able to raise a wonderful
£80.
Headteacher Lindsay Scott said, “We always raise money for charity at Christmas, and this year we wanted to give it to the Sick Children’s Appeal.”
IF YOU have a
special reason for contributing to or raising funds for our appeal
then we’d like to hear from you.
It could be that
you’d like to thank caring staff for the treatment they’ve
provided in your hour of need. Or perhaps a relative spent time in
one of Scotland’s children’s hospitals and the experience has
left a lasting impression on your family’s life.
Whatever the reason,
please let us know.
We’d be delighted
to share your experiences with our readers. And, who knows,
it may inspire others to follow in your fund-raising footsteps.
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Linda, top right, and the 136th City of Glasgow Brownies with their cheque.
