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Glasgow Times
5 days ago
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Specsavers Newlands in Glasgow raises £250 for charities
Specsavers Newlands, which is locally owned and operated, participated in several fundraising activities to support local causes. The team recently undertook a sponsored indoor cycle to Edinburgh, raising nearly £90 for charity Guide Dogs. They also took part in 'Wear a Hat Day' for Brain Tumour Research, collecting £142. Specsavers Newlands donated 47 meals worth of food to Glasgow SW Food Bank (Image: Specsavers) As part of their commitment to the community, a significant donation was made to the Glasgow SW Foodbank. A selection of essential goods, including tinned meat, pasta, cereal, and coffee, were donated. Read more: Rangers fans at Ibrox divided over 'underwhelming' new manager Russell Martin Update after death of woman in Glasgow's West End 'Five painful weeks': Family organises new search for missing teen Cole Cooper According to volunteers, this amounted to the equivalent of 47 meals. The store also donated vouchers, offering discounts on glasses to those who use the food bank. Scott Craig, community champion at Specsavers Newlands, said: "It's been incredibly rewarding to see the team come together to support such a wide range of causes, from our indoor cycle challenge for Guide Dogs to raising awareness on Wear a Hat Day for Brain Tumour Research. "We are also incredibly proud to support Glasgow SW Foodbank by playing a small part to help those most in need. "Access to essential items like food and vision care is so important, and we hope our donation can help make a meaningful difference in our community. "We look forward to continuing our support in the future, whether it's through further donations or fundraising efforts, to help support these vital services for as long as they're needed." Specsavers Newlands, located within the Morrisons supermarket on Newlandsfield Road, is open seven days a week.
Scotsman
5 days ago
- Business
- Scotsman
Charities welcome spec-tacular donations from Glasgow southside opticians
An opticians and audiology business in the southside of Glasgow has been showing its support for a range of local organisations and charities. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, 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... Specsavers Newlands, which is locally owned and run, has raised almost £250 for causes close to their hearts. The team recently took part in an indoor sponsored cycle to Edinburgh for the Guide Dogs, raising nearly £90 for the charity. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Meanwhile, the store also took part in 'Wear a Hat Day' for Brain Tumour Research, raising £142. The store donated 47 meals worth of food to Glasgow SW Food Bank A sizeable donation was made to Glasgow SW Foodbank as part of the team's ongoing commitment to supporting the local community, providing a range of essential items, including tinned meat, pasta, cereal and coffee. In total, the store donated the equivalent of 47 meals worth of food to the organisation, according to volunteers. What's more, the store also donated a number of vouchers to the organisation, providing users with discounts on glasses. Scott Craig, community champion at Specsavers Newlands, says: 'It's been incredibly rewarding to see the team come together to support such a wide range of causes, from our indoor cycle challenge for Guide Dogs, to raising awareness on Wear a Hat Day for Brain Tumour Research. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'We are also incredibly proud to support Glasgow SW Foodbank by playing a small part to help those most in need. The team at Specsavers Newlands has raised hundreds of pounds for charities across the UK 'Access to essential items like food and vision care is so important, and we hope our donation can help make a meaningful difference in our community. 'We look forward to continuing our support in the future, whether it's through further donations or fundraising efforts, to help support these vital services for as long as they're needed.'
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Celebrate Wear A Hat Day on March 28, and support brain tumor research
Wear A Hat Day, observed annually on March 28, is designed to raise awareness and funds for brain tumor research. Brain tumors remain a critical health issue, with the National Brain Tumor Society estimating that almost 19,000 Americans will die from a malignant brain tumor in 2023. And, while survival rates for other cancers have improved in recent years, brain cancer survival rates have not seen a similar positive trend. All the more reason to don a hat for this holiday. The history behind Wear A Hat Day This unique holiday was first honored in 2009, thanks to the Brain Tumour Research charity in the UK. The holiday encourages people to step out and about in their favorite hats, in hopes of sparking conversation – and eliciting support. Despite so many medical advancements, effective treatments for brain cancers are limited. Wear A Hat Day serves as a fun yet meaningful way to draw attention to the issue. How you can participate in Wear a Hat Day Joining the observance of Wear A Hat Day this year – and every year – is simple, and enjoyable. Here are some ways we'll be celebrating. Wear your favorite hat. We love it when the holiday tells us exactly how to celebrate! Dig out your oldest baseball hat, the one with the perfectly bent brim, and wear it proudly. Wear your most unusual hat. Here's a way to use your headwear to start a conversation about brain cancer – if you've got a derby, a tophat, or a bowler… today's the day to break it out. Organize a fundraising event. Why celebrate alone? Schools, offices, and community spaces can host hat-themed events – think parades, competitions, maybe a fashion show? Donate the proceeds to a brain tumor research organization. Spread the word. Take to your favorite social media platform to share photos of your hat (or hats!), using hashtags like #WearAHatDay to amplify the message and encourage others to join the cause. Mark your calendar. If you're a fan of this holiday, and brain tumor research is something you want to support again, you have two additional dates to mark on your calendar. In June, we'll have Wear A Hat Day With Flowers, and December also boasts Wear a Christmas Hat Day, to spread holiday cheer and awareness of this terrible disease. Participating in Wear A Hat Day on March 28 is a meaningful way to contribute to the fight against brain tumors, just by putting on a hat. You can help raise awareness, and maybe some funds… bringing us closer to finding a cure for this devastating disease.
