Summer 2016 at LCTF
As with all vasculitis charities, as Awareness Month in May comes and goes, our work at LCTF continues as ever. Our newest blog post recaps just a few of the things we have been up to over the summer so far.
Five @TheBlack&RedBall 2016
We were delighted to book Five to headline our showcase Black & Red Ball 2016. The event is the pinnacle of our awareness calendar. The popular band who won a BRIT Award and had a couple of number One singles are back as a trio we are sure they will play an entertaining, hit-filled show.
G-Mag @Ci
ty of Glasgow College
The charity was delighted to be chosen as the Nominated charity by NQ Advertising/PR and Fashion students at City of Glasgow College. This was a great opportunity for the charity to raise awareness and engage with a younger age group. The students produced an end of year magazine and launched it at a beach party-themed event. To round off the launch, the students had an Oscar-themed awards bash where they presented the charity with a £450 donation. Thanks to all the students and staff who took part and to everyone who bought the magazine and raffle tickets.
#Smallcharityweek
It was Small Charity Week in mid-June and we went all out to try and win the #ilovesmallcharity selfie competition. As a result, we have lots of new followers across our social networks. Sadly, we didn’t win, but it was a great awareness exercise. There’s always next year!
Vasculi
tis Awareness 5k Fun Run.
The Annual Vasculitis Awareness Fun Run took place at the end of June at Dean Castle Country Park. lots of runners (and walkers) turned out to participate as well as many supporters and volunteers. As usual, the weather held out for the runners to finish the 5k then complete the inflatable assault course. We also had a merchandise stall and a raffle with lots of ‘summer-y’ prizes. All in, over £3000 was raised as well as great online coverage in the Daily Record.
Facebook Gallery – Vasculitis Awareness 5k Fun Run
Kilmarnock Football Club
We are excited to develop our ‘associated friendship’ with Kilmarnock FC over the coming season. As you may know LCTF is registered in Kilmarnock, so it seemed natural that we start supporting our local team. The charity logo will be included in the Matchday programme and the hospitality Teamsheet as well as in and around Rugby Park. We may even get to a few games to cheer on Lee Clark and the new-look team this season. We hear the pies are good too, so if you are local, get yourself down and support the team.
Support Groups
The theme in this round of Patient Support Groups was ‘a patient’s story’. A special thank you to Eilidh Archibald and Dr Kluth in Edinburgh, Lilian Johnstone and Carol Fisher in Glasgow, and Helen Rose and Catriona Walls in Aberdeen.
So it’s been a busy couple of months. But the next few months may be even busier. We are working on two very exciting, ‘top secret’ projects as well as a few other initiatives in the run up to the Ball. But that news is for another blog post.
Until then…
