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Glasgow Times
a day ago
- Health
- Glasgow Times
CHAS offering supporters chance to win luxury holiday
Children's Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) is running a holiday prize draw with three luxury trips up for grabs. The fundraiser was made possible by an anonymous donor, with all proceeds supporting the charity's work with children who have life-shortening conditions. CHAS Community Fundraiser Rutathy Donald, CHAS CEO Rami Okasha, and Holiday Draw Organiser/CHAS Volunteer Jackie Campbell (Image: Supplied) Read more: Airdrie family grateful for CHAS charity's support Ruathy Donald, community fundraiser at CHAS, said: "We are delighted to offer our supporters the opportunity to win not one but three amazing holidays of their choosing, in this draw which is being run to raise valuable funds for CHAS. "We are truly grateful to the anonymous donor for making this possible. "Thanks must also go to CHAS fundraising volunteer Jackie Campbell and her J-Bay Team for organising this prize draw for us." Tickets are priced at £25 and can be purchased online at: The draw is now open, and will run until December 19 when the lucky winners will be selected. Read more: Family raising money to thank nurses for care of daughter born with 'half a heart' Ruathy added: "There are a limited number of tickets so I would advise anyone interested to buy their tickets now before they all sell out." The top prize winner will receive a £20,000 holiday voucher, with second and third prizes offering £12,000 and £8,000 holiday vouchers respectively Funds raised will help CHAS continue to deliver its compassionate services for children and their families.
The Herald Scotland
2 days ago
- Health
- The Herald Scotland
Scotland's first children's hospice set for £17m revamp
The revamp will see the original site transformed with additional hydrotherapy pool, better equipped bedrooms and amazing fully accessible adventure gardens. CHAS said the extensive upgrade is needed to ensure Rachel House "can continue to meet the needs of the children and families who rely on it". CHAS CEO Rami Okasha said: 'CHAS gives unwavering care to children who may die young, and their families, at every step on the hardest of journeys. Rebuilding Rachel House will cost £17 million and is part of getting that right. Applying for planning permission today is the first important step for us. READ MORE: 'This is a huge project for us and one we haven't taken on lightly. We want to transform end-of-life care for children and their families in Scotland. While Rachel House has served hundreds of families well until now, to deliver the high-level care required long into the future we need to upgrade and rebuild." Mr Okasha added: 'No one should face the death of their child alone and to be successful we are once again asking or donors to get on board and help raise the millions of pounds that will make a difference every day for families dealing with the unimaginable reality of loving and caring for a child who will die young.' Rachel House cost £10 million to build back in 1996 and was officially opened by HRH The Princess Royal in 1996. Since then, advances in medical care mean more children with complex and life shortening conditions live longer and need more support. In the 1990s Rachel House supported just under 100 children a year. Now that number has more than doubled to over 200 and continues to rise. Ken Lowndes' two daughters Jenny and Marion were two of the first children to be cared for in Rachel House when it opened. Mr Lowndes said: 'The time we had together in Rachel House was precious for our whole family. It was a place my wife Ann and I felt supported and where we knew our girls would be loved and cared for. 'Children's hospices can sound frightening but in reality it's a place of joy, light and humour, where memories are made and where parents can recharge their batteries and can just be parents – not parent, medic, and round the clock carer.' Building work is set to begin in 2026 (Image: CHAS) Born healthy normal babies with a two-year age gap both Jenny and Marion were diagnosed with leukodystrophy when they were four years old. Before Rachel House opened, the family made regular 900-mile round trips from their home in Achiltibuie, north of Ullapool, to Martin House in West Yorkshire. Mr Lowndes added: 'We helped to fundraise for Rachel House but we never knew if Jenny and Marion would get to visit, if they'd live to see it. They did. They loved it, as did we all. 'Ensuring the next generation of families has the same standard of care that my family experienced is vital and the redesigned Rachel House will go on to make a huge difference to hundreds more Scottish families.' CHAS said that redesigning Rachel House "has put children and families at the heart of the process with their input central to changes being made". Architect Alastair Forbes said: 'Listening to those who come to the hospice for care and support has been a priority for us. It's key the rebuilt hospice meets the needs of the children and families supported now and as we look to the future. We were privileged to have input from a family involvement group made up of parents and supported children who have real experience of accessing services at Rachel House. 'The new plans reflect what they told us important to them about Rachel House and how families interact with the building and each other – showing us areas that needed to change.' Building work is set to begin in 2026 with the full project set for completion in 2027, subject to approval from Perth and Kinross planners.
Scotsman
4 days ago
- General
- Scotsman
Commsworld announces new ‘chosen charity' partnership with CHAS
Commsworld has formed a new 'chosen charity' partnership with CHAS (Children's Hospices Across Scotland). Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The year-long partnership was launched at Commsworld's annual company day at its headquarters in Edinburgh, and attended by CHAS Senior Fundraiser Sarah Dannfald and Community Fundraiser Zhenya Dove. CHAS was formed in 1992 and provides Scotland's only hospice services for children and young people with life-shortening conditions. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad It runs two dedicated children's hospices in Scotland, Robin House in Balloch, and Rachel House in Kinross. These welcoming spaces offer families the opportunity for respite breaks, with a range of specialist facilities including a hydro pool, art room and fully accessible gardens, providing a peaceful environment for children and their families. Commsworld will matchfund all money raised by staff over the course of the year Beyond the hospices, CHAS provides a comprehensive range of care through its CHAS at Home service, supporting families in their own homes, and in hospitals across the country with dedicated Diana Children's Nurses and outreach teams. CHAS offers emotional and bereavement support, end-of-life care, and dedicated sibling and family support. All services are delivered with care and compassion, tailored to meet the individual needs of each child and family. Commsworld staff kicked off their fundraising activities by taking part in the Glasgow Kiltwalk last month, while a team of four – Carolann Miller from Edinburgh, Kelly Seaman from Cumbernauld, Nicki Shields from Airdrie, and Sam Reymbaut, from Perth – completed a walk of the 96-mile long West Highland Way over the May bank holiday. A group is also planning to walk the Edinburgh Kiltwalk in September. Commsworld Marketing Manager Martina Corr said: 'We are really proud to be supporting CHAS. It is an incredible charity which dedicates itself to providing amazing care and support for children and their families. We hope that through our partnership we can raise as much money as we can – which in line with our chosen charity policy will be matched pound for pound by Commsworld – so they can continue to fund their incredible work.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Zhenya Dove said: 'We are so grateful to Commsworld for choosing CHAS as their charity partner. Every child we care for is facing an unimaginable journey, and thanks to partnerships like this, we can walk alongside them and their families with love, compassion and expert care. This support helps us create moments of joy which will be treasured forever and ensure that no family in Scotland has to face the death of their child alone.'
Daily Record
4 days ago
- Health
- Daily Record
CHAS supporters given chance to win 'trip of a lifetime' in holiday prize draw to support charity
The prize draw has been organised thanks to funds given by a generous donor who wishes to remain anonymous, with all proceeds from the ticket sales going directly to CHAS Supporters of a Scottish children's charity are in with a chance to win 'the trip of a lifetime' in a holiday prize draw aimed at raising crucial funds. Children's Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) is giving its backers the opportunity to bag a sun-soaked holiday. The initiative has been set up thanks to a kind-hearted donation from an anonymous benefactor. With tickets priced at just £25, participants have three chances to secure their ideal getaway – the top prize being a £20,000 holiday voucher, followed by a second prize of a £12,000 voucher and a third prize of an £8,000 voucher. Every penny from the ticket sales will be funnelled directly into CHAS, enabling them to carry on their work aiding children with life-limiting conditions and their families throughout Scotland. The prize draw is open until December 19, when the winners will be selected and announced. Ruathy Donald, CHAS Community Fundraiser, expressed excitement about the draw: "We are delighted to offer our supporters the opportunity to win not one but three amazing holidays of their choosing, in this draw which is being run to raise valuable funds for CHAS. "We are truly grateful to the anonymous donor for making this possible. Thanks must also go to CHAS fundraising volunteer Jackie Campbell and her J-Bay Team for organising this prize draw for us. "There are a limited number of tickets so I would advise anyone interested to buy their tickets now before they all sell out." CHAS is dedicated to providing integrated palliative and end-of-life care. In addition to providing respite care for the entire family at its two hospices – Rachel House in Kinross and Robin House in Balloch, CHAS also operates an outreach team across every local authority area. This team provides highly skilled nursing care for children in their own homes, along with a comprehensive family support service. This includes social work, income maximisation, energy advice, spiritual and bereavement support, transition to adult services for those aged 16–21, and therapeutic play. Furthermore, there is a joint CHAS/NHS specialist team in every children's hospital across Scotland, and the only specialist Paediatric Palliative Medicine posts in Scotland are funded by CHAS. Tickets for the holiday prize draw can be purchased by visiting
Edinburgh Reporter
6 days ago
- Business
- Edinburgh Reporter
Aldi supermarket sweep for CHAS is on all week
Aldi Scotland's Supermarket Sweep is back for another year so that customers in Edinburgh have the chance to raise funds for Children's Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS). The supermarket challenge could add some excitement to the weekly shopping trip. As well as fundraising, people in Edinburgh have the opportunity of taking home their favourite items from Aldi's store in Leith. Launched in 2016, the supermarket challenge offers shoppers the chance to take part in a five-minute trolley dash, allowing them to gather as many Aldi favourites as they can within the timeframe. Once the time is up, the lucky shopper gets to take home the trolley full of goodies, while Aldi matches the cash value of the goods as a donation. Each year across Scotland CHAS supports more than 500 babies, children and young people with life-shortening conditions and their families. In 2025 every penny raised through Aldi's Supermarket Sweep will go directly to CHAS, with £10,000 pledged in support. Edinburgh residents can apply for the Supermarket Sweep from Monday 2 June to Sunday 8 June. Graham Nicolson, Group Buying Director, Aldi Scotland, said: 'Our annual Supermarket Sweeps hold a special place in the Aldi calendar, donating over £50,000 to local charities since 2016. We're very much looking forward to its return for another year and giving one lucky Edinburgh resident the chance to enjoy a truly unique supermarket experience. 'CHAS is a charity very close to our hearts, which provides a truly invaluable lifeline for families across Scotland, offering specialist care and unwavering support during the most difficult moments imaginable. This year, Aldi Scotland's Supermarket Sweep will be travelling all over Scotland, giving Aldi customers nationally a brilliant opportunity to raise funds for CHAS while shining a light on the incredible work the charity does.' Entry is free and customers can apply in-store or by emailing [email protected] Entrants must be available to take part in the sweep after stores close at 10pm on their chosen date. Entrants must be over 18 years old to take part, and alcohol products are not included in the sweep. Like this: Like Related
