Charity marks big day with fundraising goal
ALOCAL social care charity is celebrating its 40th birthday, having helped thousands of people in Glasgow over the decades.
Cornerstone was founded in February 1980 with the aim to transform care for disabled communities across Scotland through empowerment and teamwork.
Currently, the charity provides support services to 390 people with disabilities and other long-term health condition across Glasgow and East Dunbartonshire.
Due to coronavirus restrictions, Cornerstone hasn’t been able to celebrate its birthday this year with the people that it supports.
As a result, the charity is asking members of the local community to join them in the final month of its 40th year to take part in the “40 Miles For 40 Years Of Care” fundraiser.
Participants are challenged to run, walk, cycle or even spacehop for 40 miles throughout February in an effort to raise £100 each for Cornerstone in Scotland.
Louise Baxter, founding trustee and wife of Cornerstone’s late founder Nick Baxter, said: “Every year, since 1980, has been a milestone in Cornerstone’s journey, taking the charity from nothing to supporting 3000 people with disabilities across Scotland.
“Your challenge – whether it’s walking, cycling or running – helps
to ensure Cornerstone will be there for the next 40 years.
“Every single pound that you raise will be expressed in Cornerstone’s work to promote human dignity, lust for life, enjoyment and a better quality of life for people with disabilities and their families.”
A number of Cornerstone’s services have been impacted by the pandemic, with increased pressure
being felt by carers and family members across the country.
The fundraiser has been put in place to help service users stay connected to people, hobbies and interests during and beyond the current lockdown.
Those who wish to participate the challenge should get in touch with the charity by contacting getinvolved@cornerstone.org.uk.