Amazing £6,500 zips in for hospice

It’s all thanks to store staff

Retail staff reached dizzying heights during a charity event for a Paisley hospice.

Around 14 daring staff and supporters from SPAR took part in the Glide the Clyde event with a 150ft zip-line across the River Clyde to raise money for St Vincent’s Hospice as part of the centre’s 30th Anniversary.

The day marked the end of an impressive series of fundraising events that the SPAR team had embarked on over the last few months, with their efforts raising a total of £6,500.

Team Spar was made up of a variety of individuals, with some looking to remember a loved one, some aiming to conquer a fear of heights and others just looking for an adrenaline rush.

Fundraising manager at St Vincent’s Hospice, Carol- Anne Lamont, said: “The support from everyone at SPAR has been absolutely incredible and we cannot thank them, and all of the supporters who took part, for everything they have done for us.

“They have been fundraising for us consistently over the last several months, and had already donated an exceptional amount, before adding more than £4,000 to their total with the Zipslide.

“In spite of some winds which threatened to make the day a bit scarier than any of us had been expecting, it was a fantastic event, with everyone doing us proud as they sailed over the Clyde.

“Every single penny raised from this event makes a real difference to families from all walks of our community, allowing us to provide care and support for people during some of the most difficult times of their lives.”

St Vincent’s Hospice is a specialist provider of palliative and hospice care for individuals and families affected by lifelimiting conditions from all across Renfrewshire.

They also provide bereavement counselling and support for children and young people who have experienced the loss or illness of a loved one.

Area Manager for Spar, David Cunningham, said: “We are delighted to be given the opportunity to assist St Vincent’s Hospice in the fundraising that allows them to continue to deliver the valuable care and support they provide within the community. All our staff had a fantastic time on the day and were delighted it helped contribute to such a worthy cause.”

If you would like to become involved and support St Vincent ’s Hospice, please visit: www. SVH.co.uk or email Info@ svh.co.uk