Maggie's Edinburgh

Local Fundraising Events

Marion Taylor, Community Fundraiser for Edinburgh can be contacted by e-mail: marion@maggiescentres.org or telephone: 0131 537 3135
Julia McCombie, Fundraising Assistant can be contacted on julia@maggiescentres.org

Find out how the money you raise is helping people at Maggie's Edinburgh.

Volunteers required for the Edinburgh MoonWalk
Saturday 14th June 2008
We need a strong team of enthusiastic volunteers. We need you!!

On Saturday 14th June 12,000 women and a few brave men will set off at midnight to power walk a marathon distance around Edinburgh to raise millions for vital causes. Significant funds will be granted to Maggie's by Walk the Walk to help towards a second Centre in Glasgow at the Gartnavel General Hospital.

There are a host of jobs for everyone. From driving support vehicles, marshalling along the route, being a cycle marshall, giving out medals and lots more.

The event starts and finishes at the Meadows. You don't need experience but do need lots of enthusiasm. Come with friends, family or on your own and meet new people.

Please contact Kirsten on 0141 341 5670 or e-mail kirsten@maggiescentres.org if you can help.
Cowhill Garden Opening
Sunday 25th May 2008, 2pm to 5pm
A chance to have a look around Cowhill Garden - 'an interesting walled garden with topiary animals, birds and figures. There is also a woodland walk, splendid views down the Nith valley and a variety of statues from the Far East' (Garden of Scotland 2008 Booklet).

Tickets cost £4 for adults and £1.50 for children.

Cowhill Tower, Holywood, Dumfries, DG2 0RL (route: Holywood, 1.5 miles off the A76, 5 miles north of Dumfries).
The Great 'Wee' Scottish Walk
Sunday 15th June 2008
Starting at Fettes College, Edinburgh.

Under 16's 2 mile walk. Entry costs £5 (no charge for adults).

All entrants receive a medal, certificate and goody bag.

If interested, please contact Marion or Julia or register online at www.greatweescottishwalk.com

Volunteers required: if interested please contact Julia on 0131 537 3135 or e-mail julia@maggiescentres.org
BBQ at the Royal Terrace Hotel Garden
Thursday 19th June, 6pm to 9pm
In conjunction with the PA Exchange and Zest Health & Beauty.

Come along and enjoy delicious bbq nosh as well as a complimentary skin analysis treatment from Zest worth £25 (treatments on a first come, first served basis).

Tickets cost £12 or £10 for PA Exchange members (£7/£5 goes towards Maggie's).

To book a ticket please contact Marion or Julia on 0131 537 3134 or e-mail marion@maggiescentres.org or julia@maggiescentres.org
The Great Scottish Walk
Sunday 22nd June 2008
Starting at Meadowbank Stadium, Edinburgh.

6 and 12 mile courses - you can enter individually or in teams.

Entry fee is £10 per person (£8 concessions).

All entrants receive a medal, certificate and goody bag.

If interested please contact Marion or Julia or register online at www.greatscottishwalk.com

Volunteers required: if interested please contact Julia on 0131 537 3135 or e-mail julia@maggiescentres.org
A HUGE thank you from Maggie's!
We would like to thank everyone who has helped us to raise money for Maggie's Edinburgh.
Portrack Garden Opening, Dumfries
Sunday 3rd May 2008, 12pm to 5pm
Thank you to all who attended Portrack on Sunday 4th May. The sun was shining, the pipe band playing and everyone enjoyed a stroll around the garden and some light refreshments.

Maggie's received 40% of the final total from the day and what a wonderful amount it is - £4,495.35!

Many thanks to all involved and to the Gardens of Scotland.
Spring Fete
Saturday 26th April 2008, 11am to 3pm
Maggie's Edinburgh Spring Fete raised a fantastic £1,707.50!

Many thanks to all involved.
Edinburgh Charity Football Match
Sunday 30th March 2008, kick-off 2pm
Rival fans coming together for charity!

The Edinburgh Charity Football match on Sunday 30th March was a fantastic success with a crowd of between 600 and 800 turning up to support their team and Maggie's, and watch the Hibs win 4-3.

The gates and the programmes have raised over £2,400 and once all the palyer sponsorship comes in we are hoping to raise over £10,000...an astounding amount of money to have raised!

A special thanks goes to the players, coaches, managers and the Edinburgh Charity Game organisers for making this happen and raising a staggering amount of money for Maggie's.

Read the full details of the match or visit www.edinburghcharitygame.co.uk

Race Night: Saturday 22nd February

A fundraiser for the main event, held at The Orwell Lodge in Polwarth, raised £2,400 for Maggie's!