Get sizzling to raise funds for hospices

The team at St Vincent’s Hospice has kicked off its summer barbecue campaign to raise funds and awareness.

The aim of the Big Scotch Beef Sizzle is to encourage the local community to support all of Scotland’s hospices.

This initiative has been created by Scotland’s Hospices Together — a partnership of nine of Scotland’s independent hospices and the Children’s Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS) — to fuel a burst of BBQ activity during June to raise funds for end-of-life care providers around the country.

The nationwide campaign, supported by Scotch Beef PGI, will encourage Express readers to get flame grilling steaks and burgers in aid of their local hospice — whatever the weather.

Kate Lennon, chief executive at St Vincent’s in Howwood, said:“We hope this will inspire as many people as possible to host their own Big Scotch Beef Sizzle to raise the vital funds needed to support their local community care.”

Paisley’s Accord Hospice, Ardgowan Hospice, Ayrshire Hospice, CHAS, Highland Hospice, The Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice, St Andrew’s Hospice, St Columba’s Hospice, and Strathcarron Hospice have joined forces to form the national partnership, Scotland’s Hospices Together.

This promotes the shared aim of supporting and highlighting the work of hospice care in Scotland.

All you have to do is organise a BBQ and get family and friends over to join in the fun and make a donation to the Big Scotch Beef Sizzle.

For more information or to download your starter pack, visitscotlandshospices .org/events/scotch-beef-sizzle.aspx