SACHD - Helping Families Across Scotland

Fund Raising

It is now possible to donate to the Association online by using Just Giving www.justgiving.com/sachd

Some of the fund raising events are displayed on this page, but also take a look at the individual branch pages as each branch organises their own fundraising events. From fashion shows and quizzes to dances and sponsored events, and much more. For example the Glasgow branch page provides details of money raised at the Christmas and Ester fayres as well as other events.

Money goes towards projects such as:-

1. Research
2. Heart start defibrillators
3. Supporting children and young adults with congenital heart disorders and their families
4. Coagu check machines, which check blood warfarin levels, saving families valuable time having to visit hospitals, clinics, etc

What about Fundraising?
The Association does raise funds and tries to use these activities therapeutically. There is quite often, a very strong need to give something back (even when things go drastically wrong). Fundraising is, possibly, the most positive and constructive way to fulfil these needs and also helps to purchase those items that are so desperately needed. No pressure is placed on any member to raise funds. It is your Association so you can be involved as much or as little as you desire.

All money raised is spent within Scotland. No money goes towards salaries, as we are all volunteers.

Half Marathon Fund raising

As a result of Scott Wardrops fundraising from the 2008 half marathon he recently presented another TV to cardiology and also a sound system with some cds . The department now has a TV in all scan rooms, 1 in the reception area and a sound system to use wherever they need it. Scott produced newsletters describing his training before the marathon and his final one, still shown below, tells of his running time, the funds he raised and how the money was spent.  This is in addition to the purchases above.

Sept 08 Newsletter.