SEGDOUNE 5k
FUN RUN 2010
Fifteen people, including nine members of Irvine's Mure Church Youth Forum took part in the Segdoune 5k run at Eglinton Park in Kilwinning on May 30th to raise funds for Ayrshire
and Arran Branch of the
MS Society.
This photo shows some of our orange-shirted runners just after the start.
For more photos from
this event click here
Photo by Nick Smalley
CAKE BREAKS BRING IN £800 DURING MS WEEK
We raised a total of almost £200 from 3 Cake Breaks in Ayr, Kilwinning and Stevenston, whilst a further £600 was raised when Heather Ross of Largs held a gathering at her house.
Branch Chairman Donald McNeill said:" Cake breaks are a well established way of both raising funds and raising local Branch profile. As part of MS Week, we were delighted our volunteers organised these excellent events. Well Done to all concerned. A blether, cup of coffee and home made baking enjoyed by all."
THE 2 LAURAS NEW YORK MARATHON SUCCESS
Mauchline girls, Laura James and Laura Robertson, have made a great success with their
fund-raising for the local branch of the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
The 2 Lauras took part in the event on
November 1st, with their efforts along the
way raising £13,700 for MS Ayrshire
and Arran - easily surpassing their
original target of £7,000.
Earlier sponsorship by Isobel Fraser of
Bodyshapers Gym in Mauchline and the
runners in the Glenbuck to Ayr run, plus
a quiz night at the Black Bull in Mauchline
contributed to the impressive total.
If you can help and wish to donate please
The photo shows the 2 Lauras presenting
their cheque to Ann Barnes of Mauchline,
the senior support officer of the Branch.
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BRAVE JOHN TAKES A DIVE!
Brave John Murdoch of Ayr took a tandem Skydive with his qualified
instructor at Strathallan Airfield in Perthshire to raise funds for the
local Branch of the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
John who has MS, exited at 10,000 feet and reached speeds of 120 mph
in his freefall. John said:“Multiple Sclerosis or not, I have always wanted
to Skydive. The feeling of exhilaration and the adrenalin rush was
tremendous. I have taken great satisfaction in achieving this personal
goal and am looking for new challenges”
John was diagnosed with MS in December 2004, age 30. He is now 35.
His bold effort raised £700 from sponsorship which together with the
Government Gift Aid scheme means a boost for local Branch funds
of over £900.
BAG PACK RAISES A 'PHENOMENAL' SUM
As usual, our supporters on the Isle of Arran did
the branch proud when the annual Bag Pack at
Brodick Co-op was held in May, raising £723
The picture shows 'Our man on Arran' Boris Tiluka
with some of the helpers on the day.
Our thanks go to Brodick Co-op for allowing us to
hold the Bag Pack and to Boris for once again
organising the event.
Donald McNeill, Branch Chairman, said the
sum raised was 'phenomenal'.
84 Main Street, Kilwinning, KA13 6AG
Tel: 01294 558866
John at 3,000 feet with his instructor
YOUR HELP IS NEEDED THIS SUMMER
OUR 50/50 CLUB
How about getting lucky and helping the Branch !!!!!
For a modest one-off payment of £5, we guarantee you FIVE CHANCES to win a possible £50 first prize and lesser second and third prizes in our re-launched 50/50 Club.
In addition, you will know that 50% of the total proceeds go to your local Branch’s popular Social Section.
To find out more or to sign up, click here >>>>>>
NEW YORK MARATHON 2010
Sharon McLarty and Katrina Boon will run in this year’s New York Marathon on November 7th, with all funds raised from sponsorship going to MS Ayrshire & Arran Branch
If you'd like to support their effort visit www.justgiving.com/Sharon-katrina or call us on 01294 558866.
Remember to 'Gift Aid' your donation if appropriate - this gives the branch an extra 28p for every pound
donated... at no cost to yourselves!
It might look like an 'al fresco' disco, but it's actually the runners going through their warm-up routine.
Smiling faces as the MS runners share a joke before the start of the race.
If you, or someone you know, would like to take part in a sponsored event on behalf of
MS Ayrshire & Arran Branch, we'd be happy to help you do so. Just contact our office
on 01294 558866 or email us by clicking here,
Fund Raising for your local MS Group
A busy and potentially rewarding couple of weeks beckons for the Branch. We already publicised our firm dates for collections at Tesco Supermarkets throughout Ayrshire. Now, we have received approval from North Ayrshire Council for flag days in Arran, Largs and Millport. The full schedule and diary dates are below.
All proceeds will be used locally.
CAN YOU HELP US ? THE MORE VOLUNTEERS THE LESS CAN RATTLING
The dates allocated are as follows
Tesco Auchinleck – Friday 9 July AND Saturday 10 July – New Cumnock Group – Caroline Duncan -
Tesco Irvine – Saturday 10 July - Cunninghame Group, Stevenston – Margaret Shuttleworth
Arran – Saturday 17 July
Tesco Ayr – Saturday 24 July - Kyle Coffee Club, Ayr – Irene Maclean
Tesco Kilmarnock – Friday 30 July and Saturday 31 July (Tesco Extra) and Saturday 18 September (Glasgow Rd) - Catherine Honeyman
Largs and Millport – Saturday 21 August
We wish to cover the full day and would hope volunteers can manage at least a three hour shift. We will provide ID, collection cans, MS T-shirts, refreshments etc
If you can help and we hope you will, contact Harry in the first instance – tel 01294-558866
HOW ABOUT IT !!!
