As the local organisation dedicated to people who look after someone, Carers Link provides a range of services for carers who live or look after someone in the East Dunbartonshire area.
Fundraising News - May 2024
Happy Spring Everyone! Lots of fundraising happening at the moment - here's a round-up from the last few months.
WE DID THE GLASGOW KILTWALK! On a lovely sunny Sunday, 9 participants walked over 100 miles, raising an amazing £2440 to date. Perfect weather! No blisters reported! Lots of smiles and support!
Well done you guys - we're proud of you for your walking and fundraising efforts.  And the good news is, our justgiving page is still open for donations!
Our dedicated volunteer, Marjorie Thoms, has now completed the Coast to Coast trek from Kirkby Stephen to Robin Hood's Bay to raise funds for us. So far, Marjorie has managed to raise an amazing £785!  Marjorie's journey spans a total of 107 miles through the breathtaking landscapes of the Lake District, Cumbria, the Yorkshire Dales, the Vale of Mowbray and the North York Moors.

Marjorie, who has volunteered with us for over 7 years said, "I am truly inspired by the incredible work Carers Link does to support unpaid carers in East Dunbartonshire and invite you to join me on my walk by supporting my fundraising campaign."

You can support Marjorie by donating via her justgiving page here.
A huge thanks also to Aine Lynch who is running the 2024 Women's 10K Glasgow for us on 16 June and has raised £422, smashing her target of £300, with over a month to go.  
You can support Aine through her justgiving page.
Campsie Floral Art Club held a very successful Open Night in November 2023 with demonstrator Linda Souter and raised an amazing £400 for our carers!

The photograph shows Margaret Crane (right), Chair of the Campsie Floral Art Club, with Shona Ferguson (left), Carers Link Board member and carer, who gave a talk about Carers Link, and Christine Inglis, one of our volunteers who provides support through Carers Call.
Fundraising Opportunities
Calling all thrillseekers!! Our hugely popular Zipslide the Clyde is back on Friday 6 September 2024 at 5pm. Check out our pics from last year!

This is a 100ft high and 1245ft long challenge, launching off from a crane next to the stunning Glasgow Riverside Museum - it’s a challenge not to be missed!!!  A unique and thrilling way to see Glasgow's cityscape whilst raising much-needed funds for us.

We have 20 places available this year so get your places booked now as they'll go quick!

Restrictions:
Over 10 years old (10-16 years old must have parent consent)
Over 33kg (5.19 stone) in weight and under 120kg (18.8 stone)

Please note that we pay £92 per person registration fee, so would hope that Zipsliders will be able to fundraise for at least this amount in order to cover our costs.

To reserve your places or for more info please contact me on Veronica@carerslink.org.uk
or book online here.
Join our 100 Club to win cash prizes every month! It's simple - here's how it works:
Sign up by visiting our website at https://carerslink.org.uk/100-club-2/
Choose how many numbers you would like - starting at £5 a month for 1 number
Every month (the last Wednesday of the month), we hold a draw among our club members, with THREE lucky winners!
And remember, the more members we have, the higher the cash prizes will be, so invite your friends, family, and colleagues to join too! By joining Carers Link 100 Club, you will directly impact the lives of the unpaid carers we support in East Dunbartonshire. Your membership fee will contribute towards funding these crucial services. 

And finally, a huge thanks for all the regular donations, ad-hoc donations, cheques, cash collections, 100 Club members, staff members and their families, volunteers and their families, those who support us via Justgiving and our online donation page.  We couldn’t survive without your generosity and kind hearts.
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Carers Link East Dunbartonshire is a registered Scottish charity number SC034447 and is registered in Scotland as a Company Limited by Guarantee number 270702.
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