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Nursery takes on obstacles for SBH Scotland

A children’s nursery in Newton Mearns, have been so inspired by one of their parent’s charitable actions that they followed suit and created a sponsored adventure walk and obstacle course to raise funds for Spina Bifida Hydrocephalus (SBH) Scotland.

5 year old Andrew Carr, a pupil at Calderwood Lodge Primary School and Nursery, proudly told his nursery workers of his Dad’s fundraising; representing SBH Scotland in Comic Relief’s Red Nose and Spoon Challenge. After watching Sean’s gruelling 4 day expedition on TV, it then became the inspiration for the nursery staff to create a sponsored adventure walk for their own children, including Andrew.

As the sun shone, over 100 children, parents and 16 staff set off on an adventure walk around the school playground and then back to 4G pitch for an obstacle course. In doing so they raised a phenomenal £1616.86 for Andrew’s charity.

Andrew’s parents, Lynne and Sean, found out they were expecting a baby with spina bifida at their 20 week scan. At that point they “felt like the carpet had been taken from under" them. In a search for information they went online and found SBH Scotland, a charity specialising in the complex disabilities of spina bifida and hydrocephalus. Lynne made contact. Since that moment the charity got in touch and have been involved in Andrew’s life, providing information and support, as well as creating a network of support for the entire family.

Louise Thomson, Principal Teacher at Calderwood Lodge said, “Our children’s health and wellbeing is our top priority - we love to stay active. As soon as we heard about Sean’s endeavours we couldn’t wait to do something to support this great charity who mean so much to the Carr family.

She continued, “We’re overwhelmed at raising such a huge amount and I’d like to thank all the parents, children and staff who got involved.”

Deborah Roe, fundraising director at SBH Scotland said; “We’re incredibly grateful to Calderwood Lodge Nursery Class. Their thoughtful donation will go towards our family support service which provides key workers who personalise support for families like the Carrs. Each year we need to raise £1million pounds and without donations like this we wouldn’t be there for families at a time when they need us the most.”

If you’d like to create your own fundraising challenge like Calderwood Lodge or take part in a pre-arranged sponsored activity please contact Lynsey Hamilton, Fundraising Manager, on 03455 211 600 or email

Visit our YouTube channel to watch the story which inspired this challenge. Sean's Story is available to watch now.

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