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

OR

If you are buying from the web support us by registering with easyfundraising.  Our unique easyfundraising URL is http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/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.

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Hi,

I am Vikki from Aberdeen branch of SACHD....I am fundraising for both SACHD and NES H4H (Norht East Scotland Habitat for Homes).  We will raise 40% commission for £100+ orders from www.organised-mum.co.uk who sell FANTASTIC high quality and well designed diaries, calendars and stationery for busy ladies/families. I plan to split the commission 20% to each charity. We hope to get orders from families throughout Scotland who support or are involved in SACHD...  so go to the website and have a look at all the wonderful stuff you could buy!

I personally have used the Life Diary (for my own appointments/schedule) and the Family Life Diary (separates out each family members appointments/schedule) for the past couple of years and both are brilliant.  As well as a useful diary for yourself they will also make lovely Christmas presents for your girl friends. Diary prices start from £7.99 for the pocket life diary, Calendar is £10.99 and larger diary is £13.99. There are also lots of other clever products like magnetic shopping list that stick to the fridge etc. The address book is also pretty neat as it has labels to pop over address if a friend moves house. 

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Pitmedden woman thanks village for charity support - Local Headlines - Ellon Times
http://www.ellontimes.co.uk/news/local-headlines/pitmedden_woman_thanks_village_for_charity_support_1_1621793

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Charichute

This year Grant Thomson, a regular skydiver at Skydive Strathallan in Auchterarder arranged for SACHD to be included as one of 4 beneficiaries chosen by the Strathclyde University Skydiving Club for this years Charichute on the 19/20 March 2011.

Before the main Charichute, a lot of fund raising had been done at the university. This involved a number of events including going bald for cash, pub quizzes, 3 legged races, raffles, etc.

In addition to the fund raising sponsorship participants also raised money, albeit unwillingly, going the whole 9 yards and doing the weekend training course and jumping solo.

The Charichute weekend itself brought lots of skydivers, families and friends and although there were blue skies unfortunately due to a lot of turbulence no 1st time students jumps were allowed during the weekend.

Saturday evening brought dancing, karaoke, bonfires and partying which lasted late into the night…

Sunday was a much slower day due to cloud and where most of the troops prayed for better weather (some not as much as others) and others played card games.

Since the participants didn’t get to jump on the Saturday or Sunday due to the weather they will return in the coming weekend for their first jump!

At the end of the weekend it was announced that Charichute had raised an estimated current total of £4,300!  Well done to everyone involved!