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Seafood team tackle the Edinburgh Marathon Festival for the Fishermen’s Mission

This Sunday 27 May, saw Dawn Sneddon of Seafish and Clare Dixon of Seafood Scotland complete the Edinburgh half marathon with 23,000 other competitors in aid of the Fishermen’s Mission. The colleagues ran through blazing sunshine on a route through the historic city to raise a total of £2835 for the worthy cause. Taking part in the Hairy Haggis relay team were Libby Woodhatch (Seafood Scotland), Janice Anderson (Seafish), and kindly stepping in at late notice to join the team on behalf of Lesley Cunningham (Seafood Scotland) and Nicki Holmyard (Seafood Scotland), Jack McCormack (Lochend Amateur Boxing Club) and Jane Sandell (Scottish Fishermans Organisation).

 

The run was the culmination of many months of training in much more challenging weather conditions as Clare Dixon (Seafood Scotland) explains:

 

“We have run through the sleet and snow through Edinburgh’s streets for several months now, but the heat was something that we hadn’t necessarily prepared for! There was a real buzz on the day, and it was really exciting to be part of such a big event raising money for a fantastic organisation, close to our industry’s heart”

 

Dawn Sneddon of Seafish continues: “We’ve done ourselves proud and we’re extremely pleased to have raised £2835 for the Mission! We would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who has taken time to sponsor us!”

 

Running on a mission!

3 days to go and we're excited about this weekends Edinburgh Marathon Festival!

After a couple of last minute injuries to 2 of the Hairy Haggis Relay team, Nicki and Lesley have unfortunately stepped down. But in their place, 2 fantastic ladies have offered their time and effort to make up the spaces!

Welcome on board and a HUGE thank you to Jack McCormack (Lochend Amateur Boxing Club) and Jane Sandell (Scottish Fishermen's Organisation).

Did you know that fishing is the most dangerous job in the UK? On average every year 68 fishermen are killed or seriously injured and 25 boats are lost.

6 tough fishy colleagues from Seafood Scotland and the Edinburgh SEAFISH office have decided to support this charity so close to the industry we work with and have signed up for the Edinburgh Marathon.

Completing the Hairy Haggis Relay
-Libby Woodhatch, (Seafood Scotland CEO),
-Janice Anderson, (Finance Director SEAFISH),
-Jack McCormack (Lochend Amateur Boxing Club)
-Jane Sandell (Scottish Fishermen's Organisation)

Completing the Edinburgh Half Marathon
-Clare Dixon, (Marketing Seafood Scotland)
-Dawn Sneddon (Website & Social Media Coordinator)

We hope you will support us in our mission and thank you for donations as big or small as you can afford.

The Fishermen's Mission fights poverty and despair in our fishing communities by providing crucial emergency and welfare support to fishermen and their families 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Over 13,000 men and women work in the UK's toughest and most dangerous peacetime occupation: deep sea fishing. At sea, they face death and injury on a daily basis. On land, many face insecurity and debt. And life for the 50,000 retired fishermen and their dependants is no better, with debt, inadequate pensions and scant savings meaning no respite from hardship once the fishing's over.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

So please dig deep and donate now.

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We did it! Read our press release on how the Edinburgh Marathon Festival went for the team!

29/05/12 08:47

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The Fishermen's Mission

Charity Registration No. England & Wales No. 232822, Scotland No. SC039088

The Royal National Mission to Deep Sea Fishermen provides care, compassion and support to working, retired and disabled fishermen and their families. Deep-sea fishing is dangerous and unpredictable. Hardship and tragedy are facts of everyday life in the UK’s fishing

Donations 83

Donation by kevin skey on 18/06/12

£10.00

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Well done big cuz! Sorry this has taken me so long to get sorted for you. Well done to you and all the guys that took part xx

Donation by Leigh-Ann Jenkison on 16/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Debbie Billington on 04/06/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Congratulations on a great run. Here's a tune for future runs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sil8LnTsTsw

Donation by andy gray on 31/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Proper job - woulda joined you but my knees wouldn't let me!

Donation by Philip MacMullen on 30/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Well done all, much better than wasting my money on beer!

Donation by Michael Bacon on 30/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done auntie jackie. we cant wait to see you guys again love shadow and sapphy ;-) woof woof x

Donation by tricia frater on 29/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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For Dawn, Jackie and Clare. Well done ladies. Men of the sea have a special place in my heart. A great cause. x

Donation by Helen Lee-Keenan on 29/05/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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Hi all well done from all at the Scottish Seafood Association See we do exsist!!!!!!!!!

Donation by william clark on 29/05/12

£150.00

+ £37.50 Gift Aid

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Well Done Lady, proud of you. Laura xx

Donation by Laura Hughes on 29/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done. X

Donation by Christopher Dean on 28/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by kirsty smith on 27/05/12

Donation by Alix Stewart on 27/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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good luck to everyone xx

Donation by angela boyne on 27/05/12

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Best of luck to you all, Edna Davis

Donation by Anonymous on 26/05/12

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Best of luck and hope it's not too hot.

Donation by Craig on 26/05/12

£70.00

+ £17.50 Gift Aid

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Best of luck Dawn, lots of love from big sis, big brov, Meghan, Sam, god dog and god cats xx

Donation by Nichola Hunter on 26/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck from all the Staff at Colin Fraser Ltd, Aberdeen

Donation by Colin Fraser on 25/05/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck ladies and well done for raising a fantastic amount for a very worthwhile charity.

Donation by Simon Potten on 24/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Go girls go.....make sure you are all smiling Monday though

Donation by JON HARMAN on 24/05/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck all you Seafood Scotland / Seafish girls! & to those last minute call ups. Have a great run - enjoy!!

Donation by Jess Sparks on 24/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Well done guys - good luck on the day!

Donation by Matt Frow on 24/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck for a successful day. Thanks to the Seafood Scotland team for all your hospitality in Brussels. From all at Lossie and Moray Seafoods

Donation by Lossie and Moray Seafoods on 24/05/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Libby and all the Seafood Scotland girls!

Donation by Ann Woodhatch on 24/05/12

Good Luck Dawn you will do it no problem love Donna x

Donation by Donna Learmonth on 23/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£2,576.00
  • Offline donations£647.20
  • Text donations£1.00
  • Total raised£3,224.20
  • Gift Aid£436.75

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