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                                    AYRSHIRE
                                    CANCER SUPPORT
                                    MAGAZINE

                                    SPRING/SUMMER
                                    2020

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WELCOME
It’s hard to believe that we are already
immersed in spring and summer activities at
Ayrshire Cancer Support.
Since our last newsletter, Ayrshire’s leading
cancer support charity has been busy
providing free services to the Ayrshire
community. As a small charity, with a big
remit, our small staff team supported by
our large band of volunteers has helped to
support thousands of people through their
cancer diagnosis.
As demand for our services grows, I would
like to make a special appeal to anyone
who has a few spare hours each week to
come forward and help us. The recent NHS
chemotherapy service review has highlighted
the important issue of how cancer patients
travel to their hospital appointments to receive
chemotherapy and radiotherapy – and whilst 90% of the journeys we undertake are to
the Beatson Oncology Centre in Glasgow, there is also a real need to take patients for
their treatment at Ayr and Crosshouse Hospitals. We anticipate again this year, that
we will make over 13,000 journeys to hospital – but we can’t do it without the help of
our volunteer drivers. If you can volunteer to drive patients to hospital, please get in
touch.
Our capital fundraising campaign, Home4Cancer, has also been in the news, and we
have almost raised enough money to buy a property to turn into a drop-in and therapy
centre in Ayr, like the one we have in Kilmarnock. This sees us approach the end of
Phase One, thereafter we will need to raise funds to refurbish and create a purpose
built space which serves the needs of cancer patients and their families that live in
or near South Ayrshire.
Our therapeutic services have also been in great demand and as the general public
become more comfortable with talking about their mental health and well-being,
so do people affected by cancer. Many years ago there would have been a stigma
associated with cancer and counselling – it’s so encouraging that people now see
the real and lasting benefits of talking to a trained professional counsellor about how
they feel and how they can adopt strategies to cope. If you need to speak to someone
about how you are feeling, in relation to a cancer diagnosis or a bereavement, we can
provide free professional counselling at our centres in Ayr or Kilmarnock.
Every day, we need to raise around £2,500 to provide our free services at our centres,
in the community and in hospital wards across Ayrshire. We receive no funding
from the government or the NHS – and are funded by the generosity of the Ayrshire
community – both business and private. I’d like to thank each of our supporters for
doing their bit and continuing to make a difference to the lives of people affected by
cancer.
Finally, I’d like to thank all of our volunteers, because it is only due to their dedication
and desire to help others that we can provide the personal support we do. We are a
relatively small and local organisation yet we are able to provide a substantial number
of support services completely free of charge to cancer patients and their loved ones.
I hope for your continued support to help ensure we can carry on providing free, face
to face support and practical help to the many people who need us, in 2020 and well
beyond.
Thank you for all that you do in helping to make a difference to the lives of people
affected by cancer throughout Ayrshire.
Sandra McCall
CEO

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CONTENTS
Welcome                                                  02
Contents                                                 03
Dumfries House / Driving Out Cancer                      04
#Home4Cancer                                             05
Look Good Feel Better                                    06
Free Services                                            07
My Story - Aileen Fraser                                 08
Spotlight On... Pam McTaggart and Sandra White           09
Groups                                                   10
Challenge Yourself - Dragons’ Dare                       11
Fundraising                                            12-13
Challenge Yourself for Ayrshire Cancer Support         14-15
Volunteering News                                        16
Retail News                                              17
Corporate News                                         18-19
Donation Form                                       20-21
Thank You                                           22-23

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HEALTH AND WELLBEING
@ DUMFRIES HOUSE
Ayrshire Cancer Support were approached by the team at
Dumfries House after the opening of their new Health and
Wellbeing centre, and asked if we could provide services
within the venue. After initial visits to the centre and
listening to feedback from the local community, we are
delighted to offer some of our services free of charge there.
Louise Graeme, Head of Cancer Support Services said,
‘After meeting with the team at Dumfries House and
recognising the need for the delivery of outreach services in
the Cumnock area, we decided to offer counselling services
in connection with cancer at the Health and Wellbeing
centre. Not everyone finds it easy to arrange transport to
our centres in Ayr and Kilmarnock, and although we can
arrange this free of charge, we felt it would be easier for
patients and their families to access Dumfries House.
We are delighted that we can now arrange our services
in the beautiful surroundings of Dumfries House by
appointment with clients living in the Cumnock area.’
To arrange an appointment, call 01563
538008 in the first instance.

DRIVING OUT CANCER
We were gifted an anonymous donation of a classic               free patient transport to hospital treatment as well as
MG Midget to kick off our Home4Cancer fundraising               arrange counselling and therapeutic services to help
campaign in early 2019 to buy a new centre in Ayr               alleviate the symptoms of cancer and its treatment.
for cancer patients and their families. Amazingly, a            We have a further £90,000 to raise to enable us to
second anonymous supporter has gifted another                   purchase a building, after which we will continue to
classic MG to the charity to help us along the way.             raise funds for building works to create counselling
                                                                rooms, treatment rooms and a drop in area.
Laura Brown, Head of Income at Ayrshire Cancer Support
said, ‘We are absolutely blown away at the fact that we         To bid for the car, or to support the fundraising campaign,
have been given another one of these beautiful classic          email: fundraising@ayrshirecs.org or call 01563 475025
cars to auction to raise funds. It was really unusual to
be given one, but to be given two is just amazing. The
last one raised £12,500 for the charity - we don’t know
yet, how much this one will raise - it is a stunning 1969
MGBGT and it’s such a kind thing for someone to do.
A classic car is a really treasured item - so to give it
away to such a good cause is really appreciated!’
Local MG specialist, Bryson’s garage in Prestwick, have
stepped up to help the charity by valeting and mechanically
checking the car and have featured it in their showroom
to allow interested parties to view prior to making a bid.
The funds raised from the sale of the car will help fund
our proposed new drop in centre which will a be a
place for cancer patients and their families to organise

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Home4Cancer
HELP US FUND A NEW CANCER CENTRE IN AYR
We can announce that our dream to create a new drop in                Laura Brown, Head of Income for Ayrshire Cancer Support
centre in Ayr for people and their families affected by cancer        said, ‘It’s great that we have managed to raise just over
is becoming a reality as a total of £271,000 has been raised          £270,000 as it means that we have almost got enough money
in the first year of our capital campaign, #Home4Cancer.              to buy a new building. I’d like to thank everyone who has
This almost takes us to our first target of £350,000 and the          donated so far. Once we’ve bought a building, we will then
end of Phase One, to buy a building in Ayr. Phase Two, will see       need to continue to raise funds to undertake the necessary
a push to raise a further £350,000 to carry out building and          building works we’ll need to do in order to turn it into a bright
special adaptations to the new centre.                                and purposeful drop in centre. We want to replicate our
                                                                      current Kilmarnock centre right here in Ayr. Locals will be
The fantastic sum has been raised by a number of local
                                                                      able to arrange patient transport in person as well as receive
individuals and businesses getting behind the capital
                                                                      support, counselling and therapies to help people deal with
campaign to help raise funds and include:
                                                                      the symptoms of a cancer diagnosis and its treatment. There
                                                                      will also be an area where people can drop in for a coffee and
                                                                      a chat with other users who are also going through cancer
                                                                      treatment. We recognise there is a gap in provision in Ayr,
                                                                      and we are doing everything we can to raise funds to get
                                                                      this much needed centre open. Our current centre serves a
                                                                      purpose and is still very much open - but we need much better
                                                                      purpose built facilities than we currently have. We’re the only
                                                                      local charity that provides such a volume of transport to
                                                                      patients to access their treatment, regardless of where it is.
                                                                      We’d urge everyone to think local when choosing a charity to
                                                                      donate to. If you’d like to help us raise funds, why not join us
                                                                      at The KiltWalk and register now - or organise a fundraiser to
                                                                      help us reach our goal? We urgently need these services on
                                                                      our doorstep - and by donating to Ayrshire Cancer Support
                                                                      you are ensuring your money stays locally and will make a big
                                                                      difference to people who live here, in South Ayrshire.’
            Individuals Supporting #Home4Cancer                       In addition to raising funds for the new centre, Ayrshire Cancer
                                                                      Support needs to raise around £2,500 every day to help
Ayr Racecourse and Western House Hotel, who have raised
                                                                      deliver our free daily services. We have provided over 12,000
£18,500 by choosing the charity as their partner and has
                                                                      free patient transport journeys to hospital appointments and
agreed to extend the partnership for another year.
                                                                      delivered around 6,000 free therapeutic appointments in the
Gary Nolan of Nolan Wealth Management, Ayr raised £9,500              past year.
by organising a special Clay Pigeon Shoot at Turnberry and
                                                                      If you can help raise funds for Ayrshire Cancer Support’s free
has another Clay Shoot organised for August 2020.
                                                                      services, or for our new building to help turn our dream in to
Eva and Roger Beattie, who sadly lost their four year old child       a reality call 01292 269888.
to a rare form of cancer, lead a special fundraising team, in
memory of their daughter Beth, called Team Beth. They raised          EVA AND ROGER BEATTIE HELP FUND NEW
in excess of an eye watering £45,000 by hosting a range of
                                                                      CENTRE IN MEMORY OF THEIR DAUGHTER BETH
fundraising events and getting involved in challenges from
Sky Diving to Kilt Walking.                                           Team Beth have raised a total of over £45,000 and still
                                                                      counting, which will directly help fund the cancer centre in
Estelle Little, of Ayr, herself diagnosed with cancer,
                                                                      Ayr. The building will form a lasting legacy of Beth and the
approached us when she heard we were desperately seeking
                                                                      joy she gave to others and an area within the centre will be
funds for a new centre. Working for Savills Estates, Estelle
                                                                      dedicated to the memory of Beth.
has a host of property expertise and offered to lend her
experience, as well as her passion to the cause. Estelle told
her story at the charity’s fundraising Ball prior to the auction
and helped to raise a massive £45,000 from supporters at
this event.
South Ayrshire Council staff chose our capital campaign to
fundraise for earlier this year and CoshNiven has helped with
our promotions for free.
Our centre in Ayr, no longer meets the growing demand, and
is up for sale at an asking price of offers around £90,000.
Although the centre is still in operation it is unable to offer the
level of facilities required to ensure an all-round supportive
experience.
                                                                                            Eva, Beth and Roger

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Look Good Feel Better
                                            by Yvonne Hendrie

    When you receive a cancer diagnosis, you           makeup. They paid particular attention to
    know that something ugly is growing inside         giving advice on how to disguise lack of brows
    you. As well as being terrifying, it knocks your   and eyelashes for those who had lost them
    self-esteem, even if it can’t be seen. Then        to chemotherapy. They demonstrated each
    the treatments begin, and they’re a grotty,        technique on one of us, and were always
    gruelling business - surgery, chemotherapy,        ready to lend a hand if we were struggling or
    radiotherapy - whichever combination you           unsure. I had some products in my bag that I
    have, it takes its toll on your looks and your     wouldn’t have thought of buying for myself, but
    confidence. The charity Look Good Feel Better      they worked when applied properly under the
    offers help to combat the effects of cancer        expert tuition of the beauticians.
    and its treatments on our appearance. There
                                                       For me, it was like being a teenager again
    is so much we can’t control, so it’s wonderful
                                                       - experimenting with new makeup and
    to be taught how to take back the reins in any
                                                       techniques, chatting with other women as we
    way whatsoever.
                                                       all eagerly opened bottles and packets and
    On 5th February, two volunteer beauticians         saw features emerging redefined and renewed
    from Look Good Feel Better hosted a makeup         from tired, pale faces. There was camaraderie
    masterclass at the Kilmarnock centre of            and the security of knowing that we were
    Ayrshire Cancer Support. I and the other           all in the same boat, and Victoria and Alix
    participants, a group of positive ladies all       were calmly and sympathetically supportive
    looking to make the best of things, were           throughout. I don’t think I was alone in walking
    ushered into a lounge with comfortable chairs      out of there a little taller, with a spring in my
    and a little individual table for each of us,      step that hadn’t been there before, glowing
    complete with mirror. Then the goodie bags         inside as well as out with the effects of the
    were given out - sizeable black zipper bags        makeover. In fact, the names of the Morphe
    filled with skincare and makeup products           blushers we were given summed up how I felt
    from top manufacturers such as Boots No.7,         - Sexy, Witty, Fearless! For me personally, to
    Maybelline, Lancome and Morphe. All were           look my best while going through treatments
    full size, not samples. We had been asked in       isn’t about disguising the fact I have cancer
    advance what our skin tones were, and the          or denying what is happening - it’s about not
    products had been tailored to that.                allowing cancer to take any more than it has
                                                       to. Huge thanks to Look Good Feel Better and
    The beauticians, Alix and Victoria, then
                                                       Ayrshire Cancer Support for giving us this
    talked us through the twelve step process
                                                       positive and life-enhancing experience.
    of cleansing, moisturising and applying our

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FREE SERVICES
       EVERYONE KNOWS SOMEONE WHO HAS HAD CANCER.
  IN SCOTLAND 1 IN 2 PEOPLE WILL BE DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER
      AT SOME POINT IN THEIR LIFE. THAT’S A SOBERING FACT.
             More cancers are now being successfully treated and with our help, you can get quick
              and easy access to professional support, helping you cope with the psychological
                     impact of a diagnosis and making managing your symptoms easier.
            We can be found in Ayrshire hospitals, on the road driving people to their appointments,
             in our drop in centre in Kilmarnock or in our therapeutic rooms in Ayr and Kilmarnock.

Counselling                                                  Complementary Therapies
Do you need to talk? Have you or a family member             Complementary therapies can be used alongside
recently been diagnosed with cancer? Don’t                   conventional medical treatments prescribed by your doctor.
know where to turn for help? Are you struggling
                                                             They can help people with cancer to feel better and may
to cope? Are you recently bereaved?
                                                             help improve your quality of life or feeling of well-being.
There are many reasons why you may need to talk to one
                                                             They may also help you to cope better with
of our trained counsellors. Counselling can provide an
                                                             some of the symptoms caused by cancer or side
opportunity to share your thoughts and feelings with a
                                                             effects caused by the cancer treatment.
sensitive and responsive listener. Our counsellors are
experienced and fully qualified with accreditation.          To access our free complementary therapy services
                                                             telephone 01563 538008 or email admin@ayrshirecs.org
To access our free confidential counselling service
telephone 01563 538008 or email admin@ayrshirecs.org

                                                             NHS Ayrshire and Arran
Better Health Hub                                            Mental Health and Wellbeing
at Crosshouse Hospital                                       Mental health and wellbeing is about how we
Ayrshire Cancer Support will be at the Better                think and feel. Good mental health and wellbeing helps us
Health Hub, at Crosshouse Hospital on                        enjoy life and cope well with life’s challenges.
Tuesday afternoons from 2pm - 4pm.                           Our mental health and wellbeing goes up and down. It can
If you have been affected by cancer and                      be affected by life events including work stress or problems
are looking for advice or support please                     with family or friends.
speak to us at the Better Health Hub.                        It is normal to feel happy when something good happens,
                                                             feel angry or sad when something bad happens, or to be
                                                             scared or anxious if something is worrying you. Part of
                                                             keeping good mental health is being aware of the difference
                                                             between your normal emotions and feelings, and those that
NHS Ayrshire and Arran                                       you may need extra support with for example major life
                                                             events.
Hospital Complementary Therapies
                                                             No matter what
Ayrshire Cancer Support works in conjunction with
                                                             challenges we
NHS Ayrshire & Arran to provide complementary
                                                             face, there are
therapies to cancer patients whilst in hospital.
                                                             steps we can
Should you or someone you know wish to                       take to look after
access complementary therapies whilst as                     and improve our
an inpatient, please contact us on 01563                     mental health
538008 or email admin@ayrshirecs.org.                        and wellbeing.

                        IF YOU THINK WE CAN HELP YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW,
                    JUST CALL US ON 01563 538008 OR EMAIL ADMIN@AYRSHIRECS.ORG

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MY STORY
                                               by Aileen Fraser

             I was diagnosed with breast cancer         and even wiped away a few tears I had
             a year ago. In the run up to Christmas     when explaining my situation. In fact,
             2018, I knew there was something           she was so lovely I went back for a few
             wrong as I had pain in my breast, then I   more treatments!!!
             noticed a lump. I eventually plucked up
                                                        Unfortunately, I was off work for
             the courage to go to the doctors.
                                                        the next few months as the cancer
             It was confirmed I had triple negative     treatment took its toll so having the
             cancer which is a fast-growing cancer      complementary therapies was very
             but responds well to Chemotherapy.         welcome.
             I got my appointment for a week later
                                                        I had a milestone birthday in October
             to start treatment. Then the really
                                                        and didn’t want a party but decided to
             hard part… tell my family, friends and
                                                        go ahead with a party but made it into a
             colleagues.
                                                        fund raiser for Cancer. It was the most
             After my first chemotherapy treatment,     amazing success I could have asked
             I developed a cold and ended up in         for. Between that and an aerobathon
             hospital for 8 days. The care I received   arranged by ‘Glow’- keep fit group. I
             in Station 15 was second to none. This     raised over £2500 and my initial target
             was where I was introduced to Ayrshire     was £150 on a Just Giving Page.
             Cancer Support. They visit hospital
                                                        It’s not been an easy journey but I
             patients offering services I never knew
                                                        have to say throughout my treatment
             off.
                                                        and recovery, I have had the love and
             Once I got home, I made an appointment     support of all these people and could
             for my first complementary treatment       not have got through it without their
             - Reflexology - and met the lovely         help and support.
             Caroline. Caroline made me at ease

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Pam McTaggart                                                            Sandra White
      SERVICE SUPPORT MANAGER                                                  SESSIONAL COUNSELLOR
I am so pleased to join Ayrshire Cancer Support.                     Sandra White has been nursing since 1993, firstly as a
                                                                     Nursing Auxiliary at Heathfield Hospital.
When I joined ACS in December of last year as Service
Support Manager, managing the administration team for                She became an Oncology Nurse in Station 15 at Ayr Hospital,
therapeutic and client transport services, I got to join a great     then a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Breast Cancer after which
team working to deliver the best services to our clients in          she became a MacMillan Nurse Consultant for cancer in
Ayrshire.                                                            Ayrshire and Arran. She grew to learn the importance of a
                                                                     joined-up approach for people with cancer and their families
My background is working in a fast-paced transport industry
                                                                     from hospital to community.
starting from car hire in an emergency recovery situation,
we supported stressed customers in a calm and supportive             Patients and their families go through a roller-coaster
manner while obtaining accurate details to ensure insurance          experience as they go through the process of diagnosis and
and security requirements.                                           treatment and can feel overwhelmed at the end of treatment.
                                                                     Treatment for cancer was and is improving for many, and her
Later, I worked for a Ground Transportation Company
                                                                     role was to support people at the end of their treatment, so
that grew from a small family run business to a global
                                                                     they could move forward and gain back control of their lives.
organisation. I have held many roles during my thirteen
years’ service but all with the client’s quality experience at       Sandra’s next move was to become the Clinical Lead for the
the heart. From allocating a daily fleet of 50 drivers and 30        west of Scotland’s programme called Transforming Care for
vehicles to managing complex 3-week international event              People with Cancer. This saw a shift from a sickness model
logistics.                                                           at the end of treatment to a health and wellbeing approach
                                                                     with the patient and their family steering the helm.
In 2013 while pregnant with my only child, my husband was
diagnosed with skin cancer. What should have been a happy            Sandra retired from the post a few years ago but now
and exciting life moment was a challenging and emotional             provides counselling sessions for Ayrshire Cancer Support.
journey. My husband beat his battle.
                                                                     She is a strong advocate for the NHS, local authority social
I wish to put both my personal and professional experiences          care and the voluntary sector.
to good use to help patients and their families in challenging
                                                                     Sandra takes her hat off to them all and feels humbled to
times and I am looking forward to helping people in Ayrshire
                                                                     still be playing an important role in helping patients and their
affected by cancer.
                                                                     families ride that roller-coaster.

                                                   Need Help Getting to Hospital Appointments?
                                                   Did you know Ayrshire Cancer Support can take you or your family member

free
                                                   diagnosed with cancer to hospital appointments, free of charge? Each month
                                                   we undertake approximately 1,100 patient journeys - taking patients to and
                                                   from hospital. The majority of these are at the Beatson in Glasgow, but we can
                                                   take you to any hospital where you are undergoing cancer treatment.

TRANSPORT
                                                   We have 45 volunteer drivers, who will collect you from your home, take you to
                                                   your appointment and bring you home again.

                                                   CALL US NOW ON 01563 538008 TO BOOK TRANSPORT
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GROUPS
                                       OUR CENTRE IN KILMARNOCK IS A BRIGHT AND OPEN SPACE AND ACTS
                                       AS A DROP IN CENTRE AND HOME TO MANY OF OUR SUPPORT GROUPS
                                                                 Free tea and coffee are always on the boil should you wish to pop in for
                                                                  a chat. We run a range of support groups and workshops - all of which
                                                                            are free to join. We can assist with transport to our centres.

Capacitar Group                                       Reiki Training                                 Look Good Feel
(10 weeks)                                            (4 weeks)                                      Better Workshops
Open to patient, carer, bereaved                      Open to anyone affected by cancer              Patient only
                                                      (patient, partner, carer, family)
Capacitar is a series of practices                                                                   Look Good Feel Better Classes
designed to develop physical                          This is a certificated course and              are dedicated to improving
resilience and mental wellbeing.                      open to both Patients & Relatives.             the confidence and well-being
It includes practices such as                         Learning self-healing allows a                 of anyone undergoing cancer
tai chi and qigong movements,                         person to participate in their own             treatment. The aim is to improve
relaxation exercises, acupressure                     well-being. Giving Reiki to others             self-image and appearance
points and hand massage. The                          creates a sense of calmness                    through free skincare and make
programme is run every week over                      & comfort within oneself.                      up classes that teach new skills
a 10 week period. It is designed                                                                     and techniques through friendly,
to give you practices that you can                                                                   supportive group sessions.
take away and use at home.

CBT Menopausal Group                                  Smoking Cessation Group                        Mindfulness and Meditation
(4 weeks)                                             (5 weeks)                                      Group (5 weeks)
Patient only                                          Open to patients and                           Open to patient, carer,
                                                      family members                                 family and bereaved
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
(CBT) group for women who are                         Research shows you’re four times               Helps give people techniques
experiencing treatment induced                        more likely to quit with the help              to manage emotional issues
menopausal symptoms.                                  and encouragement within a                     often accompanied by a cancer
                                                      support group plus techniques                  diagnosis. This includes breathing
                                                      used within Hypnotherapy can                   techniques, empowerment
                                                      help you stop smoking for good.                techniques and positive affirmation.

Healthy Eating Workshop                               NET Natter                                     Friendship Group
Patient Only                                          Open to patient and partner                    Weekly Tuesday, 11.00-13.00
Come along to our Healthy eating                      An informal meeting open to                    An informal group who meet
workshops where the focus is                          patients, partners, family members             weekly at the Kilmarnock drop in.
on our relationship with food                         and friend who have been affected
and how we can improve our                            by a neuroendocrine tumour.
diet. Cookery demo and tasting
towards end of workshop.

Prostate Group                                        Personal Foot Care Clinic                      Coming Soon
Last Friday of the month,                             Patients only                                  Stress Less Workshop
10.00 - 11.30
                                                      Free, fortnightly foot clinic                  Fear of Recurrence Group
This group provides a space for                       specifically for cancer patients
men to be able to come together                       struggling with their foot care.               To register your interest in these
and discuss their concerns and                                                                       groups, call 01563 538008
experiences among other men
dealing with similar issues.

                 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON DATES AND TIMES OF OUR GROUPS AND HOW
                 TO REGISTER, TELEPHONE 01563 538008 OR EMAIL ADMIN@AYRSHIRECS.ORG

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challenge yourself
DRAGONS DARE - The £100 Challenge!
OUR DRAGONS ARE INVESTING £10,000 IF YOU’VE GOT A GOOD IDEA!
Our first of its kind, Dragons Dare is a brand new and            There will also be four cash prizes available to the group or
exciting challenge event to test your entrepreneurial             individual making the biggest profit. Prizes sponsored by
skills. Our Dragons, Stephen Cosh (CoshNiven), Alistair           Eureka Solutions are:
Livingston (Eureka Solutions), Val Russell (CEO Ayrshire
                                                                  £1,000: Under 25 Group Biggest Profit (groups, educational
Chamber of Commerce), Scott Weir (CEO Pillow Partners
                                                                          establishments, clubs and societies)
and Entrepreneur of the Year 2019) and Stuart Brown (Head
of Branch and Business Banking, Scotland, Barclays UK             £500:    Under 25 Most Enterprising Award (groups,
Bank) are between them putting up a £10,000 investment                     educational establishments, clubs and societies
distributed between one hundred individuals or groups and                  with an enterprising idea)
challenging them to see how much money they can make for
                                                                  £1,000: Biggest Profit Winner (Individuals of all ages)
charity in 13 weeks.
                                                                  £500:    Most Enterprising Award (Individuals of all ages with
We’ve all heard the rags to riches stories where selling
                                                                           an enterprising idea)
trainers at a market led to a multi-million pound business or
impassioned cake makers who now have thriving national            The prize winners will be invited to our prestigious
bakeries.                                                         Companies Kick Cancer event in February 2021, where the
                                                                  awards will be presented by our dragons.
So whether it’s selling cakes. Making jewellery, hosting an
event, investing in the stock market we’d like to hear from you   To find out how you can receive £100 to challenge your
if you think you’ve got the business know how.                    entrepreneurial skills, help raise funds for charity and have a
                                                                  chance to win a share of £3,000 of prize money, call 01563
Every person or group raising over £1,000 will be invited to
                                                                  475025.
meet with our dragons and receive a limited edition Dragons
Dare medal and certificate.

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FUNDRAISING host and event
GET INVOLVED, HAVE GREAT FUN AND HELP US HELP OTHERS...
Go Yellow!                                                        The Turnberry Shoot in partnership
for Ayrshire Cancer Support                                       with Nolan Wealth Management
Friday 24th April 2020                                            Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th August
GO Yellow For ACS!                                                Trump Turnberry Hotel
                                           Will you be donning    Ticket Price: Black Tie Dinner £100pp, Clay Shoot Team
                                           your brightest         of 4 @ £400 (including lunch), Individual guns @ £100
                                           yellow to show your    (including lunch) and non-shooting lunch guests @£50
                                           backing for Ayrshire
                                                                  In partnership with Nolan Wealth Management, join
                                           Cancer Supports’
                                                                  us at Trump Turnberry shooting ground for our Annual
                                           Go Yellow Day on
                                                                  Clay Day on Sunday 16th August 2020. We are hosting
                                           24th April 2020?
                                                                  a black tie dinner the evening before, Saturday 15th
                                           Round up your work     August, with VIP guest speaker and auction.
                                           colleagues, school
                                                                  On Sunday, there is 50 sporting clays followed by 100
                                           mates, mums, dads,
                                                                  clay flush finished off with a 3 course lunch in the
                                           grans, grandpas,
                                                                  Donald J Trump Ballroom with exquisite shopping
                                           sisters, brothers,
                                                                  opportunities and a state of the art shooting simulator.
                                           cousins and get
                                           them to join you in    How to register and buy tickets: https://
                                           going YELLOW for       www.ayrshirecs.org/turnberry-shoot
                                           a day for Ayrshire
                                                                  In Partnership with Nolan Wealth Management.
                                           Cancer Support!
                                                                  Supported by: Rolls Royce, Purdey, Trump Turnberry, Quilter
Whether you get your office colleagues to dig out
                                                                  Cheviot, Holts Auctioneers, Hull Cartridges, Bowman
their finest YELLOW t-shirts, get your classmates
                                                                  Traps, Case Sport, CoshNiven, Scottish Field and BASC.
to wear YELLOW wigs, paint your nails YELLOW,
bake YELLOW cakes or you simply wear a piece of
YELLOW...we want to turn Ayrshire YELLOW!
As cancer rates grow, so does demand for our
services. Help us raise funds at Go YELLOW to
help save and enhance lives in Ayrshire
Fundraising packs are available
online or by getting in touch.
www.ayrshirecs.org/campaigns
fundraising@ayrshirecs.org
Tel : 01563 475025

Breast Tea Ever
1st- 31st October 2020
Fundraise in Breast Cancer Awareness Month
At home or in the office, these are both prime
locations to host your Breast Tea Ever. An
afternoon of tea, cake and sandwiches, or
why not think outside the box and make
YOUR own version of the Breast Tea Ever!
To order your fundraising pack:
T: 01563 475025
E: fundraising@ayrshirecs.org

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get involved big events
ACS Charity Art Exhibition                                          Vegas Baby! Ball
Preview Evening: Thursday 28th May, 7pm                             sponsored by COSHNIVEN
Open Viewing: 29th-31st May
                                                                    Friday 11th September 2020
Burns Centre, Alloway, by Ayr. FREE ENTRY
                                                                    Princess Royal Suite, Ayr Racecourse
We are delighted to announce our inaugural Charity
                                                                    £70/person or £700.00 for a table of ten if booked
Art Exhibition being held at the Burns Centre, Alloway,
                                                                    before 31st March 2020, thereafter £75.00/
Ayr. This prestigious event will have original art and
                                                                    person or £750.00 for a table of ten.
sculpture from as little as £95 being sold to raise
funds for Ayrshire’s leading cancer support charity.                This year Ayrshire
                                                                    Cancer Support’s
                                                                    annual fundraising
                                                                    ball will transport you
                                                                    to the “Entertainment
                                                                    Capital of the
                                                                    World” - by bringing
                                                                    the opulence of
                                                                    Las Vegas to the
                                                                    Ayr Racecourse.
                                                                    You will be
                                                                    transported
                                                                    to the 24-hour
                                                                    party city for an
We invite you to come along and support this event with             evening of dazzling
an opportunity to meet and greet some of the artists. We            displays; dancing
are excited to have prolific artists such as Peter Howson,          and decadence.
Gerard Burns, John Bellany and Ayrshire Artists Elaine              And perhaps you
Johnston, Ryan Mutter, Graeme                                       may even catch a glimpse of Elvis in the building!
McKean, Ian Rawnsley and
                                                                    The Princess Royal Suite will be transformed for one
Pat Kramek along with other
                                                                    night only into the infamous Sin City, guaranteeing you
highly collectable artists.
                                                                    a night of no limit extravagance! This year featuring
                                                                    one of the UK’s top Event bands; Waterfront.
                                                                    Supported by S&C Engineering.
                                                                    Book your table now to receive our early bird discount:
                                                                    https://www.ayrshirecs.org/events
                                                                    Tel: 01563 475025 • fundraising@ayrshirecs.org

                                                                    And remember - What happens in Vegas….

Booking now open for Ladies Day Trump Turnberry, a Luxury Collection Resort,
Scotland which, for the third year in a row, is sponsored by Eureka Solutions Ltd
                        The day will be hosted by Josie Smith, a familiar face on STV and regularly working on BBC Radio
                        Scotland. With music from Fusion and a special appearance from Mike Andrews, the No1 Robbie
                        Williams tribute act in the UK. (The only one endorsed by Robbie himself)
                        Save The Date Ladies - Saturday 21st November 2020, 12.30pm for 1pm! Book now for what is set
                        to be the biggest Ladies Day in Ayrshire. Over 300
                        ladies attended in 2019 - so make sure you don’t
                        miss your chance to book!
                        Free return bus transport will be provided from
                        Kilmarnock and Ayr to Trump Turnberry Resort.
                        Tickets; Early Bird: £50 or table ten £500 until 31st
                        May and thereafter £55 or table ten £550.
                        E: fundraising@ayrshirecs.org • T: 01563 475025

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challenge yourself
        Why not challenge yourself and raise funds along the way. Book your place in one of
      Scotland’s exciting challenge events -and when you have secured your own place, get in
      touch with us where we would be delighted to support you all the way. Join #TeamACS

                                                            Kiltwalk - Glasgow
                                                            Sunday 29th April 2020 • Glasgow Green to Balloch
                                                            Entries are open for all Kiltwalk events in 2020. Whether it’s
                                                            Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee or Aberdeen - Ayrshire Cancer
                                                            Support needs you. Join our Ayrshire Army where you can get 50%
                                                            discount off your registration fee when you sign up for ACS.
                                                            Challenge yourself to one of the below:
                                                            The Mighty Stride - 23 miles
                                                            The Big Stroll - 15 miles
                                                            The Wee Wander - 6 miles
                                                            Tom Hunter and the Hunter Foundation will top up
                                                            your fundraising sponsorship by 50%!
                                                            To register simply visit www.thekiltwalk.co.uk, click on
                                                            the event you want to take part in and quote ACS2020 to
                                                            receive a 50% discounted place in any distance.
                                                            Return transport will be provided on the day for our Glasgow event
                                                            - email fundraising@ayrshirecs.org to book your transport!

Edinburgh Marathon                                                        Roon the Toon
Festival of Running                                                       Sunday 7th June • Kilmarnock
Sat/Sun 24th, 25th May • Edinburgh                                        £18
5k: £10 • 10k: £20 • Half Marathon: £30 • Marathon: £40
Join #TeamACS in Edinburgh for a weekend packed
full of running events for all ages and abilities.
Fast and flat, this course was voted the fastest marathon in
the UK by Runners World, ideal if it’s your first marathon or
you are looking for a PB. With a Kid’s Kilometre, Junior runs
of 1.5k and 2k as well as a 5k, 10k, half and full marathon
race, there really is something for everyone at the festival.
We can’t make a difference to people living
with a cancer diagnosis without fundraisers
like you taking part in events like the EMF.
https://www.edinburghmarathon.com

                                                                          Join #TeamACS at the fifth Roon the Toon 10k race
                                                                          which promises to be bigger and better than ever.
                                                                          The event, organised by the Kilmarnock Harriers
                                                                          who work alongside East Ayrshire Council, is
                                                                          the biggest 10k in Kilmarnock which starts &
                                                                          finishes at the Ayrshire Athletics Arena.
                                                                          Are you aiming to set a personal best with this
                                                                          flat route? Would you like to make a difference
                                                                          to people living with a cancer diagnosis?
                                                                          Call 01563 475025 or email fundraising@ayrshirecs.org

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challenge yourself
                                             Benefits include:
      FREE T-shirt or running vests • Training plans • Online fundraising pack • Fundraising Support
                                     T: 01563 475025 • E: fundraising@ayrshirecs.org

Chase The Sun                                                  Tough Mudder
20th June • Tynemouth to Prestwick                             Sunday 4th July • Dalkeith Country Park, Dalkeith
If you’re into cycling then this is for you!                   £85
Chase the sun is an annual cycling challenge - cycle
the longest day from sunrise to sunset, coast to
coast, east to west. It’s been described as the
ultimate coast-to-coast endurance cycling challenge,
which has been getting popular year on year.
At mid-summer sunrise on 20th June you’ll set off from
Tynemouth at sunrise and end up in Prestwick at sunset.
Chase The Sun is a FREE event so an even better reason
to join #TeamACS. Please help us raise funds at Chase the
Sun for Ayrshire people coping with a cancer diagnosis.
Online entries are now open: www.chasethesun.org

                                                               YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE AWAITS
                                                               It’s time to get out of your comfort zone and face
                                                               25 obstacles set among 8-10 miles of slippery
                                                               mud. With a mix of mental and physical challenges
                                                               new and old, the only way to earn that headband
                                                               is to take on the course with your team.
                                                               Don’t worry about how fast you can run or how many
                                                               monkey bars you can swing across, this event is
                                                               all about having a great time with #TeamACS
                                                               Recruit your friends and family and enter as a team to
                                                               take on Tough Mudder and whip those goals into shape
                                                               Enter today and raise funds for ACS https://
                                                               toughmudder.co.uk/weekends/scotland/

Great Scottish Run
Sunday 4th October • Glasgow
Ticket Price: Half Marathon: £35, 10k: £28
The Bank of Scotland Great Scottish Run 10k is the perfect
way to see the stunning Glasgow sights, which include
The Hydro, Pacific Quay and the McLennan Arch. The
course takes runners on a tour of the River Clyde, before
heading back towards Glasgow Green for the big finish
Half Marathon - The course starts in George Square
in the city centre, before taking runners past some of
Glasgow’s finest venues and buildings. Runner cross
over the River Clyde, as well as a taking a trip through
Pollok Park and Bellahouston Park, before heading
back for the grandstand finish on Glasgow Green
Sign up today: https://greatscottishrun.com

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VOLUNTEER for us
Ayrshire Cancer Support has                                       Drivers
over 300 volunteers - and 17 FTE                                  Do you hold a driving licence, are you good with people
                                                                  and care about making sure patients get to hospital
members of staff. We really are a                                 on time for their cancer treatment? If you could
volunteer led organisation. Without                               spare a few hours of your time and would like to be
                                                                  considered as a volunteer driver, please get in touch.
our army of fundraising, driving,
retail and service volunteers, we                                 Retail Assistants

just couldn’t deliver our services.                               Want to get out of the house and meet people who
                                                                  have an interest in raising funds for Ayrshire Cancer
Every volunteer is crucial to keeping our services                Support? We need a range of retail volunteers to help
free - whether that’s driving patients to hospital                with selling, sorting donations and greeting customers
appointments, greeting clients in our drop in centre or           in our shops in Ayr, Kilmarnock, Mauchline, Cumnock,
helping us to raise enough money through our shops                Girvan, Saltcoats and Galston. If you can spare a few
and our fundraising events to deliver the services to             hours a week, please get in touch on 01563 475025.
provide over 12,000 free patient transport journeys
and 6,000 therapeutic appointments every year.                    Drop in Volunteers
Everyone has it in them to make a difference to the lives         Our Kilmarnock centre hosts a beautiful drop-in centre
of people in Ayrshire - do something good today.                  where clients drop in for a chat and coffee. Our volunteers
To enquire about our volunteering opportunities, call 01563       help to staff the drop-in centre during weekdays. If
538008 for driving and service related opportunities and          you have a friendly approach, would like to welcome
01563 475025 for fundraising and retail opportunities.            people to our facilities and have a few hours a week
                                                                  to help, please get in touch on 01563 538008.
Ambassador
                                                                  Fundraising Volunteers
Would you like to represent Ayrshire Cancer Support
within the community? Could you attend cheque                     Our fundraising team are a friendly and buy bunch and are
presentations and thank our supporters? Could you                 always on the look out for people from all walks of life to
attend community events and talk about the great                  help them at fundraising events. If you can spare some
work that we do? If you think you could be a shining              time to help at events, bag packs, selling raffle tickets or
ambassador for Ayrshire Cancer Support, get in touch              welcoming guests at events, get in touch on 01563 475025.
on 01563 475025. Full training is provided in the role.

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Retail & Marketplace
NEW SHOP FOR SUNNY GIRVAN                                        THE MARKETPLACE
We are delighted to announce that we are opening a               AND SATURDAY FAIRS
new shop in Girvan at 7 Dalrymple Street, to boost funds
to pay for our free patient transport service for people         Have you visited Scotland’s biggest preloved shop yet?
who live in the area - from Ballantrae to Turnberry.             Our superstore in Fowlds Street Kilmarnock is packed full
Our Girvan regulars will know that our last shop was a bit       of furniture, books, clothing, entertainment, curios and toys.
cold and dark - so we’ve went all out and created a beautiful    It even has a coffee and tea bar where you can while away
new shop for curios, clothing, books and entertainment.          a couple of hours whilst spotting a preloved bargain.

This shop relies on donations from the surrounding area -        Our stock changes hour by hour, and ranges
so if you’re looking to recycle your bric-a-brac, clothing or    from designer clothes to cheap and cheerful
books - please consider donating to our Girvan shop. Your old    odds and ends for every household.
books could pay for a return journey to the Beatson hospital     Every Saturday we host the Saturday Fair, and
in Glasgow for a patient needing to access cancer treatment.     tables are available to rent for craft, car boot
We are also very keen to have new volunteers at                  or new item - whatever you want to sell.
Girvan, as we would like to be able to ensure the shop           Come use our place to buy, sell and support!
is open as much as possible. If you can volunteer a
few hours a week or more, contact 01563 475025.                  With a car park, loading bay and opening hours
                                                                 seven days a week, what’s not to love!

 OUR SHOPS
 THE MARKETPLACE AND DONATION CENTRE:                  2 Fowlds Street, Kilmarnock, KA1 3DG
 Shop; Saturday Markets & Boot Sales; Sunday Makers Markets
 AYR:                                                           43 Newmarket Street, Ayr, KA7 1LL
 CUMNOCK:                                                       3 Townhead Street, Cumnock, KA18 1LA
 GALSTON:                                                       2 Titchfield Street, Galston, KA4 8AP
 GIRVAN:                                                        7 Dalrymple Street, Girvan, KA26 9EU
 KILMARNOCK:                                                    25 The Foregate, Kilmarnock, KA1 1LU
 MAUCHLINE:                                                     2-4 Kilmarnock Road, Mauchline, KA5 5DD
 SALTCOATS:                                                     23 Chapelwell Street, Saltcoats, KA21 5EB

  DON’T DUMP IT - DONATE IT!                                           SHOP AND GIVE ON EBAY
        Why should you donate clothing, bric-a-brac,                  Why not visit our Ebay store which hosts new items
      furniture and curios to Ayrshire Cancer Support?                  every week? Did you know you can also sell your
                                                                     items on Ebay and chose to donate (through Ebay) a
    Apart from the fact that the money raised from your
                                                                   percentage of the proceeds to Ayrshire Cancer Support?
      donations stays locally, providing services in your
   area - we also ensure that we treat your donations with                  Our Ebay store, managed by volunteer
     respect. If we can get a higher price for an item, we                 Marjorie Millar, has a five star reputation -
    will try - by selling through our Ebay store or in-store.                and has some really exciting finds!
   We believe that every item donated deserves respect.                         Visit now and give while you get...
           We can also arrange uplifts of donated
                  items from your home.                                             www.ayrshirecs.org

              TO ARRANGE AN UPLIFT
                CALL 01563 475025

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BUSINESS: BUILD YOUR BRAND
                AND HELP YOUR COMMUNITY AT THE SAME TIME

We are delighted to have launched our
latest corporate brochure, which outlines
the benefits of becoming a business
partner of Ayrshire Cancer Support.
Todays’ customers hold companies to a
higher standard. They’re looking for more
than just material products or quality services
when choosing a company to work with:
9 in 10 consumers expect companies to
not only make a profit, but also operate
responsibly to address social issues,
particularly in their own community.
Eighty-four per cent of consumers also
said they seek out responsible businesses
whenever possible, the majority of whom
prefer partnerships to directly benefit
their local community. Recognising
how important social responsibility is
to customers and employees, many
companies now focus on and practice
corporate social responsibility (CSR).
More companies are now engaging in
local charity partnerships as there is
a recognition that they directly benefit
their employees and their families.
Undertaking socially responsible
initiatives is truly a win-win situation. Not
only will your company appeal to socially
conscious consumers and employees,
but you’ll also make a real difference in
the Ayrshire community. Engage your
employees and customers in giving
back. Business owners in the corporate
world have more power than many
realise and using that power to improve
the local community can bring
people of all backgrounds, ages and
interests together. By engaging your
employees and customers in giving
back, corporations can solve big local
problems and have a huge impact!

                                 “THIS NEW WAVE OF BUYERS IS DEMANDING TRANSPARENCY,
                                AND WHEN GIVEN THE CHOICE, WILL ALMOST ALWAYS CHOOSE
                                    A BRAND OR PRODUCT TIED TO A SOCIALLY CONSCIOUS
                                    CAUSE RATHER THAN A CORPORATE BIG NAME BRAND”

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Companies Kick Cancer
                                SAVE THE DATE: FEBRUARY 2021

              New for 2021 is our first ever Companies           We are asking Ayrshire businesses
              Kick Cancer - an entertaining black tie            to help us help others to kick cancer
              evening for local businesses to show their         and its effects on everyday life.
              support helping cancer patients and their
                                                                 Join us in February for an evening of
              families within the Ayrshire community.
                                                                 entertainment and networking.
              Cancer now effects 1 in every 2 people,
                                                                 Winners for our Dragons Dare Entrepreneurial
              so it’s almost impossible to escape the
                                                                 Challenge will be announced.
              effects of cancer – be that at home or in
              the workplace. Recovering from treatment,          Sponsorship Opportunities Available
              coping with a diagnosis and caring for
              someone with cancer takes its toll - both
              at work and on a personnel level.

                                     Eureka Solutions
                                     SOLVE BRANDING PROBLEM
Ayrshire Cancer Support has had                                                           “Eureka Solutions is always proud to
a long standing challenge solved                                                          have involvement in Ayrshire Cancer
by IT company Eureka Solutions.                                                           Support’s work and we were delighted
                                                                                          to have the opportunity to sponsor
As providers of free practical and
                                                                                          these wonderful, eye-catching new
emotional support for people
                                                                                          uniforms. We are sure that they will
affected by cancer, we have almost
                                                                                          help boost recognition and awareness
300 volunteers who volunteer in a
                                                                                          of the charity across the variety
number of ways, from driving patients
                                                                                          of invaluable services it provides
to hospital appointments, greeting
                                                                                          throughout Ayrshire, and can’t wait to
patients and their families in their
                                                                                          see them out and about!” said Gillian
drop in centres in Kilmarnock and
                                                                                          Livingstone, Financial Director
Ayr, working in hospital wards across
Ayrshire and volunteering in our 8                                                        Laura Brown, Head of Income and
charity shops. We’ve grown since our                                                      Marketing for Ayrshire Cancer
creation 38 years ago, and are often                                                      Support said, “We are delighted at the
confused with national charities or                                                       generosity of Eureka Solutions. We
other local charities. We have for a                                                      have struggled with being recognised
number of years considered uniforms                                                       by both patients who we are taking to
however the cost of supplying branded                                                     hospital and the wider community. Our
uniforms was just too expensive.                                                          uniforms will help people recognise
                                                                                          the work we do when we are working
Eureka Solutions, IT cloud based
                                                                                          within the community and in hospitals
solutions company, has come to
                                                                                          - and of course when they are in
our rescue by providing uniforms
                                                                                          our shops. We can’t thank Eureka
to all volunteers at the charity -
                                                                                          Solutions enough for helping us raise
at a cost of almost £6,000.
                                                                                          awareness of the charity and our work.”

                                             Caroline, our Complementary Therapist
                                           in Uniform sponsored by Eureka Solutions

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More people than ever
are living with cancer.
Help us provide much needed support
                                                                   Please help us make a difference to the
for families affected by cancer in                                 life of someone affected by cancer.
Ayrshire. Set up a regular donation                                As Ayrshire’s leading cancer support charity, we provide
today from as little as £3 per month                               free transport to patients receiving cancer treatment at
                                                                   hospital, professional mental health support, a range of
or make a one-off donation now.                                    complementary therapies to reduce the symptoms and
                                                                   anxiety of a cancer diagnosis as well as palliative support.
With 1 in 2 people in Ayrshire now being
diagnosed with cancer at some point in their life,                 All of our services are free and can be accessed
our work has never been more important.                            by anyone affected by cancer in Ayrshire.

Thanks to the generosity of people like you, Ayrshire Cancer       STANDING ORDER FORM
Support is able to provide the care and support which can
help change lives for people affected by cancer in Ayrshire.       Please provide name and full postal address
                                                                   of your bank or building society.
Please consider making a small regular monthly donation,
by setting up a standing order on the form below, or               Once completed please return to: Ayrshire Cancer Support
through our website www.ayrshirecs.org. Please return              5 Dundonald Road, Kilmarnock, KA1 1EQ
form below to:                                                     Manager, Bank / Building Society
5 Dundonald Road, Kilmarnock, KA1 1EQ.
Thank you                                                          ______________________________________________________

I would like to make a monthly donation                            Address______________________________________________
to Ayrshire Cancer Support.
Personal Details                                                   ______________________________________________________

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Surname_____________________________________________               I would like to make a monthly donation of
                                                                   £3 / £5 / £10 / £15 / £20 / other (£___)
Mobile Number_______________________________________
                                                                   Commencing on______________________________________
Evening Phone Number_______________________________                And on the same day of each subsequent month thereafter.
                                                                   Name(s) of Account Holder
Email_________________________________________________

                                                                   ______________________________________________________
Home Address________________________________________
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Town___________________ Postcode___________________                Branch Sort Code

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                                                                   Date signed___________________________________________
 DO YOU PAY TAX?
 If so, by simply completing the Gift Aid section of
                                                                   Credited to        Ayrshire Cancer Support
 this form on p21 you can boost the value of your
                                                                   Account No         20235814
 gift by 25p for every £1 you have already given.
                                                                   Sort Code          82-65-31

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I would like to make a one-off donation                  INCREASE YOUR GIFT BY 25%
to Ayrshire Cancer Support                               In order to Gift Aid your donation
To make a one off donation, please send                  you must tick this box:
a cheque made out to Ayrshire Cancer                     I would like Ayrshire Cancer
Support, along with the form below, to:                  Support to treat this donation and any donations I
Ayrshire Cancer Support                                  make in the future and have made in the past 4 years
5 Dundonald Road, Kilmarnock, KA1 1EQ                    as Gift Aid donations, until I notify you otherwise.

OR Make a bank transfer directly to our account -        I am a UK taxpayer and understand that if I pay less
tagging your transfer with your full name. (We may       Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax than the amount
not always be able to thank you for this method of       of Gift Aid claimed on all my donations in that tax
donation, if we cannot trace your name and address.)     year it is my responsibility to pay any difference.
Sort Code:       82 65 31
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OR Phone Ayrshire Cancer Support on 01563
538008 where we can accept credit or
debit card payments over the phone.                      Date__________________________________________________

OR Donate online via our website at www.ayrshirecs.org
I would like to donate the sum of £______                CANCELLING A STANDING ORDER
to Ayrshire Cancer Support                               You can cancel a standing order at any time by directly
                                                         contacting your bank. Please let us know you have done
Signed________________________________________________   this in order that we can update your details in our records.
                                                         You can do this by calling our Fundraising Team on 01563
Date__________________________________________________   475025 or by emailing:
                                                         fundraising@ayrshirecs.org
Full Name____________________________________________
                                                         Please return this donation form to:

Address______________________________________________    Ayrshire Cancer Support
                                                         5 Dundonald Road, Kilmarnock, KA1 1EQ
______________________________________________________   Thank you.
                                                         Your donation will be used to fund our range
________________________ Postcode___________________     of Ayrshire Cancer Support services.

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                                                         Cancer Support by email and post. We promise to keep
Thank you. Your donation will be used to fund our        your details safe and never sell or swap them with anyone.
range of Ayrshire Cancer Support services.               If you change your mind about hearing from us, you
                                                         can stop receiving our updates at any time by emailing
                                                         fundraising@ayrshirecs.org or calling 01563 475025.
THANK YOU
                                                         Please let us know of an address change in
Your regular donation means we can plan                  order that we can amend our records.
our services with confidence knowing
when donations will be coming in.
Your one-off donation helps us to provide
                                                         Ayrshire Cancer Support
much-needed patient transport as well
as practical and emotional support.                      5 Dundonald Road, Kilmarnock, KA1 1EQ
                                                         Tel: 01563 475025
Thanks to your help we can reach more Ayrshire
people who are now living with cancer.                   22 Wellington Square, Ayr, KA7 1EZ
                                                         01292 269888
If you are a tax payer, remember to write
your name in the Gift Aid section so we can              E: fundraising@ayrshirecs.org
make your donation go even further.                      Ayrshire Cancer Support, registered charity in Scotland (SC016098)

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THANK YOU
Thank you to all our supporters who have come to our events, organised their own events, donated prizes, volunteered
with us or supported us in any way. You have walked, cycled, climbed, ran, raced, crawled through mud, skydived, danced,
baked, served tea & coffee, sold Christmas cards & calendars and generally done everything you can to help Ayrshire Cancer
Support provide our vital
FREE services to cancer
patients and their families
in Ayrshire. THANK YOU!!!

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