Tuesday 8th December 2009
Quarriers annual Noel Lunch saw over 350 people fill a room at the Marriott Hotel in Glasgow on Friday (4 December) to raise money for the charity through an auction and raffle.
Guest speaker, broadcaster and comedian, Fred Macaulay had everyone in tears as he took to the stage to entertain the crowd. He also led the auction, managing to get people to dig even deeper than ever before into their pockets to bid on some fantastic prizes. These included a hospitality package to Wimbledon, a 5 star hotel trip to London including theatre tickets, white water rafting experience and even a round of golf with Fred Macaulay at Loch Lomond.
Before the auction took place, Roger Mills, Chairman of Quarriers, introduced a short video about a family whose daughter has a disability. She is supported at one of Quarriers respite services meaning her parents get a welcome break. They each spoke about how they cope with raising a child who requires intensive support 24 hours a day.
A massive £46,500 was raised for Quarriers on the day, until one of the main sponsors Faxco raised it to £50,000, massively beating last years total.
Quarriers would like to thank their main sponsors Faxco and TSG. Other sponsors include Cameron Presentations, Marriott Glasgow, Enid Reid Flowers, Tunnocks, Golden Casket Group and Burn Stewart Distilleries. The event couldn’t have happened without all of their input.
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Photography
Attached photo is of the cheque presentation with Tom O’Hara (Noel Lunch Chairman), Fred Macaulay and Roger Mills.
About Quarriers
Quarriers is one of Scotland’s largest social care charities. It provides much needed care and support for thousands of vulnerable children, young people, adults and families who face extremely challenging circumstances such as homelessness, learning and physical disabilities and epilepsy.
With its growing team of highly trained staff, Quarriers supports many thousands of people through its 150 services across the UK.
Founded in 1871 by William Quarrier at Bridge of Weir, just outside Glasgow, Quarriers now employs more than 2,000 staff and has an annual turnover of £42 million.
The charity's work is carried out to meet one aim: to create a just and accepting society, where everyone can participate and enjoy life.
www.quarriers.org.uk
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Marc Bowker, Communications Officer, Quarriers
marc.bowker@quarriers.org.uk
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