18 August 2015
National Park scores for Alzheimer Scotland
Sporty staff at Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park will don their football boots on Sunday 23 August for a charity match at Argyle Park, Alexandria from 2 to 4pm.
Two mixed teams will be pitted against each other to raise funds for the National Park’s nominated charity Alzheimer Scotland. Members of the public are welcome to watch the match with all donations welcome on the day.
Each year, staff at the National Park choose a charity for which to raise funds and the Staff Involvement Group – known as the STIG – coordinate a wide range of fundraising activities.
T
his year, staff
are working with Alzheimer Scotland in a variety of ways. Not only are they
raising funds, staff have also volunteered at coffee mornings held in the
National Park HQ in Balloch; helped with the charity’s allotment at Dumbarton
East and the ‘National Park sharks’ will be back in action at the Great
Scottish Swim on 29 August to help boost funds.
Recently voted a top 100 company to work for in the Best Companies not-for-profit category, the National Park Authority encourages and supports staff participation in fundraising, health and wellbeing activities.
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Chief Executive, Gordon Watson, said:
“We’re delighted to be working closely with Alzheimer Scotland, a fantastic charity who offer a wide range of specialist services for people with dementia and their carers. Last year, staff made a tremendous effort and helped raise more than £4,000 for Yorkhill Hospital and this year we hope to do even better.
“We have a really enthusiastic and committed National Park team who enjoy coming together for a good cause, so you can be sure of a fun and hugely enjoyable spectacle.
“I’ll be playing myself and will be going all out for victory!”
For more information on Alzheimer Scotland visit http://www.alzscot.org/
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Issued by Loch Lomond & The Trossachs PR & Media Manager (Thurs/Fri) Nancy McLardie at nancy.mclardie@lochlomond-trossachs.org or on 01389 722016. For information or assistance Monday – Wednesday please contact Ruth Crosbie at ruth.crosbie@lochlomond-trossachs.org or on 01389 722120