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Bowled away by Lynda Weir Memorial donation
SBH Scotland have been 'bowled over' by the incredibly generous donation from the annual Lynda Weir Memorial Triples Bowling Competition donation of £1062.
Over the years the Bogleha Bowling Club have raised a total of £3,500 and we're very grateful for their continued support which allows us to provide specialist support and information to all those who call us for help.
In their own words,
"Nearly seventy bowlers from across Cowal and beyond travelled to Bogleha' Bowling Club on Sunday 30th April for their annual invitation mixed triples, playing for the Lynda Weir Memorial Trophy. Once again as in previous years, mother nature was very kind on the day as the sun peeked through most of the day before bathing the green in sunshine for the final stages. This popular event acts as the regular curtain raising tournament in the Bogleha' bowling calendar.
The bowls throughout the day was fun and competitive, with all the bowlers engaging in the true the spirit of the competition. The semi-finals and final were keenly contested by all the qualifying teams, with some familiar faces making these latter stages. Indeed Lesley Weir was looking to etch her name on her sister's trophy for a second time, however her and her team came up just short to a visiting triple from Brookfield Bowling Club near Johnstone.
At the close of the day's play, tournament organiser Andy Weir on behalf of his family expressed his extreme gratitude to all those who had supported his sister's memorial trophy once again so early in the new season and hoped that next year's tournament would be a similar success. Andy said how pleased he was to see all the bowlers enjoying themselves, which is exactly the way his sister would've wanted it. He also thanked those local people and businesses who had donated so very generously to the enormous raffle and superb afternoon tea, those who had competed in the 'spider', had thrown loose change into the charity buckets or bought raffle tickets and to those who had assisted with the bar and the catering.
Andy was delighted to announce that an unbelievable £1062 had been raised over the course of the day, and thanked the bowlers and spectators for their extreme generosity. As usual this sum would be donated to Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland, where the money is put to good use to improve the lives of those affected by both conditions. This now brings the total raised for the charity over the past six years to over £3,500."
And the winners of the day were:
Airspace EK take one giant leap for SBH Scotland
A Team of eleven employees from Airspace East Kilbride, have pledged to raise thousands of pounds for Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland (SBH Scotland) by taking part in a jump of a different kind! On Sunday 26th March they’ll be following their motto of ‘living life adventurously’ by swapping trampolines for bungee cords as they jump 132ft from the bridge at the Pass of Killiecrankie in Perthshire.
The Airspace team got involved with the specialist charity when they heard that over 700 people are affected by the lifelong, complex disabilities of spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus in Lanarkshire alone and that the funds they raise would directly go towards the support of these families.
Chris Rome, Marketing Manager for Airspace EK said, “Our ethos at Airspace is that everyone has ‘space to fly’ and we’ll certainly get that on this exhilarating challenge. The 50 mile per hour jump will be worth it if we can raise lots of money for SBH Scotland.
He continues, “We’ve got counter boxes in our café and at reception and we’re very grateful to everyone who’s donated so far. This charity receive little statutory funding and rely on fundraising to continue vital work in our own community so it’s important to us that we raise as much as we possibly can.”
SBH Scotland offer a lifetime commitment of support and information to all those in Scotland affected by the spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus. Established in 1965, the charity now supports over 3,500 children, young people, adults, their family members and carers every year in Scotland.
Lynsey Hamilton, SBH Scotland Fundraiser says, “The bungee jump at the Pass of Killiecrankie is going to be a fantastic event with over 50 people jumping for SBH Scotland. We’re very excited that Airspace East Kilbride are getting involved, their support will make a direct difference to the lives of children that we work with.”
To take part in the Bungee Jump yourself please contact Lynsey Hamilton on 03455 211 600 or email lynsey.hamilton@sbhscotland.org.uk. To support the Airspace EK team pop in to give a donation or donate via their online sponsor page at www.justgiving.com/fundraising/AirSpaceEK Full details at www.sbhscotland.org.uk/bungee-jump
Baby Bella inspires family to raise £1,500 in Kiltwalk
A Banchory dad, whose three-month old baby daughter, Bella, has spina bifida and hydrocephalus, is part of a team which raised nearly £1,500 for our specialist charity to help other babies with the same condition.
Martin McDonald, along with Bella's aunt and uncle, Anna and Grant, were sponsored to complete the 26-mile walk Aberdeen Kiltwalk from Duthie Park to Portach Green.
Spina Bifida occurs early in pregnancy and Martin’s daughter Bella was born in April with the condition which led to two operations in her first week of life, one to close the hole in her back, and one to fit a medical device to drain fluid which had built up in her brain as a result of Hydrocephalus.
SBH Scotland launches yearlong campaign to mark 50th birthday
Specialist charity, Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland (SBH Scotland), formerly Scottish Spina Bifida Association, is celebrating its 50th year of support and advocacy for people across the country affected by these lifelong, complex conditions.
Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland was formed in 1965 by group of parents who each had a child with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus. Now 50 years later, the charity support over 3,500 children, young people, adults, their family members and carers every year in Scotland whilst retaining their family orientated approach.
SBH Scotland celebrated their 50th birthday on Sunday 25 October which coincided with World Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Day, an international day to raise awareness of the conditions.
The event marks the launch of SBH Scotland’s ‘With A Little Help From Our Friends’ campaign, a yearlong anniversary appeal with a host of fundraising events and activities that supporters can take part in; all with the aim of raising £1 million to continue their full range of support. Past years have had month-long campaigns and the charity are hoping supporters will come together to develop innovative ways such as coffee mornings, comedy nights and duck races to raise funds to mark their 50th year.
Italian restaurant, Sarti, donates £1 from every bill to charity in October
Grazie Italia! Sarti supports Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland
Italian restaurant donates £1 from every bill to charity in October
Italian restaurant group Sarti is adding £1 to every check throughout the month of October to celebrate Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland’s 50th anniversary and raise vital funds to support the charity’s specialist services.
The restaurant will be asking customers to donate after dining at any of its three Glasgow locations, with donations going directly to Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus Scotland (SBH Scotland), formerly known as the Scottish Spina Bifida Association. Donations will help to provide critical support services across Scotland such as their national helpline, health check clinics, one-to-one support, social groups, advice and training.
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