Avison Young

Avison's fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House Charities

Fundraising for Ronald McDonald House Charities
£11,059
raised of £10,000 target
by 162 supporters
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Duncan Wright Memorial Cup - Charity 5's, 3 November 2023
In memory of Duncan Wright
Ronald McDonald House Edinburgh
Campaign by Ronald McDonald House Charities (RCN England and Wales (802047), Scotland (SC040717))
Help is build our new Ronald McDonald House Edinburgh to keep families close to their sick child in hospital.

Story

WATCH OUR PROMOTIONAL VIDEO!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=shared&v=Dplsw4NJ7KU7

Details of our raffle and football competition below (click continue reading)

Avison Young’s annual charity five-a-side competition, in memory of our friend and colleague, Duncan Wright, is back this winter and we want you to join us in sport as we celebrate Duncan, have some fun and support Ronald McDonald House.

Raffle!

Prizes include:

- Two hospitality tickets for Man City v Everton on 10th February 2024, including entrance into 1894 Club Bar. Donated by East Coast Controls Ltd.

- 2 night stay in a Seaview Snug, Laggan, Gatehouse of Fleet, Galloway. Donated by Duncan and Vicki McConchie, Laggan. https://www.lagganlife.co.uk/stay/seaview-snugs/

- 2 night stay in Rutland Apartments plus dinner for 2 (including a bottle of wine) in Kyloe. Donated by Signature Pubs.

- Sunday Roast for 4 in the Queens Arms. Donated by Signature Pubs.

- Cocktails and small plate for 4 in Copper Blossom. Donated by Signature Pubs.

- Football signed by the Celtic Football team.

- Signed Rory Darge shirt. Donated by Rory Darge.

- Caledonian Thistle Football Shirt signed by Duncan Ferguson.

- Dinner for Four at thin Le Petit Beef Bar at the George Hotel donated by PMA Contracts

- £200 voucher for The Table Restaurant donated by Survey UK, Building Consultancy.

- Tour & Tasting (x 2)at the new Port of Leith Distillery. Donated by Muckle Brig.

- Signed Stuart McInally rugby shirt. Donated by Stuart McInally.

- Round of golf for 4 at Gullane No.2 Course. Donated by Westerwood Properties

- Variety of bottles (6 separate prizes). Donated by Ronald Macdonald House Edinburgh, Paul Broad, Jim Wright, Chris Miller and Rob Newton.

- Plus more!

Each donation of £5 is worth 1 ticket. Once you have purchased your ticket, provide your payment confirmation to eilidh.macpherson@avisonyoung.com to confirm your entry. Enter by 17th November to be in for a chance at winning.

The draw for the raffle will be taken the w/c 20th November and winners will be contacted by email.

Football Competition

2023 is our sixth year running this friendly five-a-side competition, and Avison Young are still to win this event – maybe this is the year!

This year’s event takes place on 3rd November at the World of Football, Edinburgh Corn Exchange. The line-up consists of the following teams:

- Avison Young; Rybka; Morton Fraser; Signature Pubs; Pinsent Masons; Thomas Johnstone; Cushman & Wakefield; Ryden; Graham & Sibbald and CBRE.

With each team donating £400 as entry fee via our JustGiving page.

We have chosen to fundraise for Ronald McDonald House, who provide support and accommodation to family members whose children are receiving treatment in hospital. This is the charity that was chosen by Duncan's family to receive the benefit of fundraising in the memory of our former colleague and friend.

If you would like to register a team or have any queries, please get in touch with Peter Fraser at peter.fraser@avisonyoung.com

In addition to the team entry fee, if you, your colleagues or friends wish to support this event in Duncan's memory independently, please feel free to donate via this JustGiving page.

About the campaign

Help is build our new Ronald McDonald House Edinburgh to keep families close to their sick child in hospital.

About the charity

Ronald McDonald House Charities

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RCN England and Wales (802047), Scotland (SC040717)
Ronald McDonald House Charities UK is an independent charity providing free 'home away from home’ accommodation for families with children in hospital. Thanks to your donations, we are able to provide up to 530 families with accommodation each night so they can be together no matter what.

Donation summary

Total raised
£11,058.39
+ £2,305.85 Gift Aid
Online donations
£11,058.39
Offline donations
£0.00

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