Colette Macdonough

Care Family Christmas

Fundraising for Who Cares? Scotland
£5,765
raised of £2,021 target
by 91 supporters
Care Family Christmas
Campaign by Who Cares? Scotland (RCN SC026076)
Christmas Day can be hard for Care Experienced people with nowhere to go and no-one to spend it with. But it doesnt have to be that way. By supporting our Christmas fundraising appeal, youll provide a Christmas Day experience that is full of love.

Story

The employees of Professional Beauty Systems have challenged themselves by collectively walking, running, cycling, Press-upping or rowing their way to 2020 Km in the month of November to raise money for  Who cares Scotland's family Christmas  .

Christmas is synonymous with family, joy, happiness and goodwill. Unfortunately, for thousands of young people and adults in Scotland, its a season of dread, looming isolation, sadness and a stark reminder that they don't have a family home to return to. These young people and adults are Care Experienced. They lived through circumstances in their life that has made the State intervene. Over 90% of this group will have suffered neglect or abuse in their childhood, before being removed from those situations. Many who have now left care (some as young as 16) live in homeless accommodation, B&Bs, single flats and hostels. For me, Christmas was always the worst time of year because it constantly reminded me that I am not loved by my family. This is why Who Cares? Scotland hosts our annual Christmas Dinner on Christmas Day. Please help us give the gift our love this Christmas.

About the campaign

Christmas Day can be hard for Care Experienced people with nowhere to go and no-one to spend it with. But it doesnt have to be that way. By supporting our Christmas fundraising appeal, youll provide a Christmas Day experience that is full of love.

About the charity

Who Cares? Scotland

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RCN SC026076
Scotland's leading national independent membership organisation for Care Experienced children, young people and adults. We provide 1-1 advocacy, youth work opportunities and campaign for people in care. 'It's hard to speak out on your own but working together we have a stronger voice'.

Donation summary

Total raised
£5,765.00
+ £461.25 Gift Aid
Online donations
£5,765.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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