Sci-fi event raises cash
More than £73k coined in to boost CHAS coffers
A special science fiction event raised an out-of-this-world £73,608 for locallybased Children’s Hospice Association Scotland.
Capital Sci-Fi, held at Edinburgh’s Meadowbank Stadium on February 18 and 19, saw more than 7,000 fans celebrate movie, TV and comic book culture.
Highlights from the weekend included appearances from Hannah Spearritt (Primeval and S Club 7), Marc Silk (voice of Johnny Bravo and Scooby Doo), Spencer Wilding (Rogue One’s Darth Vader) and exhibitions from iconic film and TV sets such as Jabba’s Palace and Dr Who’s Tardis.
Organiser and community superhero, Keith Armour said he was overwhelmed by the success of the event:
He added: “I want to thank everyone who has supported the event for their passion and dedication.
“We never thought we would be able to raise this much money and have smashed last year’s total.
“CHAS holds a very special place in my heart and the money raised will go a long way towards supporting children with incurable illnesses and their families across Scotland.”
CHAS is the only charity that provides hospice services in Scotland for babies, children and young people with lifeshortening conditions.
Through two hospices – Rachel House in Kinross and Robin House in Balloch – and also through
Pictured are actors Hannah Spearritt, Jon Campling and Charlotte Farrell (9) who uses Rachel House CHAS at Home, which has teams working from both hospices as well as dedicated teams in Aberdeen and Inverness, they support more than 400 families, and tirelessly fundraise to secure the £10 million a year needed to run their services.
Laura Campbell, CHAS Fundraiser, said: “After months of hard work, I am so proud of what Keith and his incredible group of supporters have achieved for CHAS.
“Through their infectious passion for all things sci-fi and giving back to the community, they have managed to raise a staggering amount of money which will greatly help us with our work to reach and support every baby, child and young person in Scotland with a life-shortening condition.”