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Get Muddy For CLAN Cancer Support

Oct 222015

With thanks to Jessica Murphy, Senior Account Executive, Citrus Mix

Mud loving runners are being urged to get dirty and put their backing behind a leading north-east charity. CLAN Cancer Support is the official local charity of the inaugural Mud Madness Aberdeen event which promises fun, mud and laughs for all the family with 3km and 5km courses to test all ability levels.

The fun event is being held on Saturday (October 24) at the Lochter Activity Centre and will include demanding natural obstacles and water-based challenges.

CLAN currently has 62 participants signed up to run the race on their behalf and is urging people to support them by taking part. The charity will be on hand on the day to cheer their supporters on as part of the volunteering team helping to run the event.

Susan Crighton, CLAN’s fundraising manager, said:

“CLAN is delighted to have been chosen as the local charity for what is shaping up to be a fantastic day. This is a great opportunity for people of all ages to have some fun, get muddy and help raise money to help us continue our provision of free support services to anyone affected by cancer across the north and north-east of Scotland.

“Fundraising events like Mud Madness are crucial to CLAN and make such a difference to us. We are urging people to get behind the inaugural event and look forward to supporting them on the day.”

Sign up to Mud Madness Aberdeen at http://www.myraceentries.co.uk/mmlochter2015 or for more information call 0114 2573170.

For further information please contact fundraising@clanhouse.org or call 01224 647000.

CLAN Cancer Support is an independent charity which provides comfort support and information, free of charge, for anyone, of any age, affected by any type of cancer. CLAN aims to support people to reduce anxiety, stress and to increase their ability to cope with the effects of a serious illness.

Based in Aberdeen, the charity covers the whole of north-east Scotland, Moray, Orkney and Shetland. CLAN has a presence in Ballater, Banchory, Elgin, Inverurie, Fraserburgh, Peterhead, Stonehaven, Turriff, Kirkwall and Lerwick.

For further information about CLAN Cancer Support please call (01224) 647 000 or visit www.clanhouse.org

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Hundreds Turn Out For Clan’s Landmark Walk

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Oct 012015

With thanks to Phil Moar, Account Manager, Citrus Mix.

Lord Provost councillor George Adam meets participants before they set off from the city’s Westburn Park

Aberdeen was a sea of purple as hundreds of walkers put their best foot forward in support of a leading north-east cancer charity.
More than 500 people took part in CLAN Cancer Support’s Landmark Walk on Sunday, September 27, tackling one of two routes of 13 miles and 7.8 miles, to take in a number of prominent landmarks throughout Aberdeen.

The event was officially started by Lord Provost councillor George Adam as participants set off in their droves from the city’s Westburn Park to tackle the trail.

Now in its third year, the event was again generously supported by commercial law firm Bond Dickinson as walkers took in a number of the Granite City’s most famous sites including King’s College, St Machar Cathedral and Pittodrie.

The charity also called on the help of more than 300 volunteers who provided vital support both before and after the fundraiser as well as marshalling the route itself.

With sponsorships and donations still arriving, the event is on course to match last year’s eventual total of £50,000 which will go towards the charity’s provision of free support services to anyone affected by cancer across the north-east of Scotland, Moray, Orkney and Shetland.

Susan Crighton, CLAN’s fundraising manager, said:

“This is our third Landmark Walk event and it’s always quite something to see the sea of purple leave Westburn Park to tackle the routes in support of CLAN.

“From the walkers to the volunteers to the supporters on the streets, each and every one of you has helped make a difference to those affected by cancer in the north and north-east of Scotland and for that we simply cannot thank you enough.

“The donations are still flooding in so we’re still a bit away from knowing a grand total at this stage but we’re definitely on course to raise £50,000 which is a truly fantastic total and testament to the hard work and dedication shown by all those involved.”

For further information about CLAN Cancer Support please call (01224) 647 000 or visit www.clanhouse.org

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Bon Accord & St Nicholas Go Purple For Clan

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Sep 252015

With thanks to Phil Moar, Account Manager, Citrus Mix.

Bon Accord & St Nicholas is supporting the Go Purple for CLAN Cancer Support campaign which is running throughout the month of September.

Supporters of a north-east Camphill charity have brought in thousands of pounds to help kit out its new care home.

Staff will be resplendent in purple for the next seven days as they come together to celebrate the work of the popular charity.

Go Purple for CLAN is held every year and sees people throughout north and north-east Scotland adopt the colour for a day.

From lighting up a building, wearing purple and planning a purple party to dyeing your hair, selling purple cakes and creating a purple window or reception display in your business or shop, there is no shortage of innovative ways in which people can get involved.

The month-long event was first held in 2013 as part of the charity’s 30th anniversary celebrations, with schools across the region, as well as Marischal College turning purple in support.

The shopping mall’s support of the campaign is the latest in a host of events and activities that it has completed on behalf of CLAN after it selected it as its chosen charity for the year.

Craig Stevenson, manager of Bon Accord & St Nicholas, said:

“The centre has a close relationship with the charity and we’re delighted to be involved with this year’s Go Purple for CLAN campaign.

“Our staff will be head to toe in purple for the next week and we’re looking forward to playing our part in helping raise awareness of the valuable work the charity does for those affected by cancer in the north and north-east of Scotland.”

Susan Crighton, CLAN’s fundraising manager, said:

“I’d like to say a big thank you to the staff at Bon Accord & St Nicholas for getting involved with Go Purple for CLAN this year and I look forward to popping into the centre to see them in action over the next couple of days.

“This year’s campaign has seen people from all across the north-east of Scotland, Moray, Orkney and Shetland adopt the colour in support of CLAN. It’s been a fantastic awareness raiser for us and will be a big help in allowing as many people as possible to know about the work of CLAN and how it may be able to help.”

Bon Accord & St Nicholas are at the heart of Aberdeen city centre’s retail sector, offering 840,000 sq ft of prime space and home to around 100 stores. Scotland’s largest Next, Aberdeen’s only Topshop and Topman standalone store as well as the City’s largest New Look and River Island are among the key retailers.

The centres, which attract an average of 275,000 visitors a week, are owned by BMO Real Estate Partners and managed by specialist retail agency Savills. For further on the centres visit www.bonaccordandstnicholas.com.

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Go Purple In Support Of Clan

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Sep 042015

All things purple will be the name of the game this month as a leading north-east cancer charity urges people to adopt the colour in its support. With thanks to Phil Moar, Account Manager, Citrus Mix.

Singer songwriter Prince may have made it famous but purple is also at the heart of CLAN Cancer Support and it is encouraging individuals, businesses, schools and groups to get involved with its annual fund and awareness raising event.
Go Purple for CLAN is held throughout September every year and sees people throughout north and north-east Scotland adopt the colour for a day.

The month-long event was first held in 2013 as part of the charity’s 30th anniversary celebrations, with schools across the region, as well as Marischal College turning purple in support.

Due to its popularity, the colourful day has become a main stay in the charity’s event calendar and Susan Crighton, CLAN’s fundraising manager, is encouraging people to take part.

She said:

“We’re looking for people to pick a date in September and show their support to CLAN. This could be in any shape from having a wear it purple day to holding a special purple only bake sale – the opportunities are endless.

“We’re looking for individuals, businesses, groups and schools to get involved and we’ve already had a number of places sign up to take part. Of course, there is a fundraising element to the month-long event but it is a really important awareness raiser for us as we want as many people as possible, throughout the areas we have a presence within, to be aware of CLAN and the services it can offer.

“Our own wellbeing centres, including CLAN House in Aberdeen, as well as our range of shops will also be taking part, with a range of purple items and clothing being stocked which could be a help to those looking to take part in their own business or school.

“This is one of our most fun organised events and gives people the chance to make a difference to the lives of those affected by cancer in the north and north-east of Scotland.”

Go Purple for CLAN packs and more information can be requested by emailing the charity’s fundraising team on fundraising@clanhouse.org

A dedicated Go Purple for CLAN donation page can be found here: http://campaign.justgiving.com/charity/clan/gopurpleforclan2015

CLAN Cancer Support is an independent charity which provides comfort, support and information, free of charge, for anyone, of any age, affected by any type of cancer. CLAN aims to support people to reduce anxiety, stress and to increase their ability to cope with the effects of a serious illness.

For further information about CLAN Cancer Support please call (01224) 647 000 or visit www.clanhouse.org

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Sign Up To Popular Walk Around The Granite City

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Jun 252015

The CLAN Landmark Walk is a sponsored walk which takes in various sights around Aberdeen.

With thanks to Jessica Murphy, Citrus Mix.

Walkers are signing up in their droves as preparation gathers pace for CLAN Cancer Support’s annual Landmark Walk.
The charity’s popular walking event, sponsored by Bond Dickinson, is returning on September 27 and will feature two routes of either 13 or 7.8 miles, taking in a variety of prominent sights throughout the city.

CLAN is now appealing for marshals and volunteers to come forward to help with a range of activities on the day itself.

An array of roles are available for those able to give up some time to help the charity, from handing out water to manning junction points and giving out medals and goody bags.

Susan Crighton, CLAN’s fundraising manager, said:

“The Landmark Walk has grown into one of our biggest fundraisers of the year and we are all really looking forward to it. We rely on the generosity and kindness of our volunteers who enable events like this to go ahead, and hundreds came forward last year to help us out. This was absolutely incredible and is something we are hoping to repeat.

“We have had a great response so far with the number of people that have signed up to take part in the event, and I would like to encourage even more to join us and raise money for CLAN. It really is such a fun thing to take part in, and there is always a fantastic atmosphere.”

For more information about volunteering or taking part in the Landmark Walk contact Steph.dowling@clanhouse.org

For further information about CLAN Cancer Support please call (01224) 647 000 or visit www.clanhouse.org

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