The Review Issue 12 | Page 33

To advertise in The Review email [email protected] 33 Stewarton Girls Raise Cash to Fight Cancer! Melanie Clark (age 11), pupil of Lainshaw Primary and Eve Thomson (age 11) pupil of Nether Robertland Primary are best friends from Stewarton and were inspired to hold a coffee morning and raise money for MacMillan Cancer Support, as part of their 'World's Biggest Coffee Morning' campaign. Although this is normally held on the 30th September, the girls couldn't wait that long so decided to hold it early! The girls invited 50 of their friends and family and held the coffee morning in Melanie's house on Saturday 28th May. It was a great success and with a raffle, 'guess the sweets in the jar' and pictures for sale they raised an amazing £530. Melanie and Eve's parents were overwhelmed by everyone's generosity and help on the day. Melanie's mum Shiralee said, "Myself and Suzanne are two very proud mums. I think this proves if everyone did a little it really means a lot and can make such a difference." m acm illan can ce r s upport als o e n cour age e ve ryo ne to do a lit tle ... he re 's s om e tip s from the ch a r i t y on how to hos t your ow n ; Having a Coffee Morning is the perfect chance to catch up over a cuppa and a slice of something delicious for a great cause. One in three of us will face cancer, and the money you raise at your Coffee Morning will help us make sure no one has to face it alone. 1. in vite e ve ryon e Friends, family, colleagues, neighbours. Invite them all with a lovely, easy e-invite. You can also get the word out by sharing your event on Facebook. 2. as k for m on e y It’s simple. Just ask your guests to make donation for the coffee and cakes. You can also have a lot fun raising money with competitions and raffles on your Coffee Morning. 3. m ake it look love ly There are lots of quick and easy ways to make your Coffee Morning one to remember. You can download what you need at www.coffee.macmillan.org.uk g e t yo u r f r ee c o f f ee mor ning kit at w w w. c o f f ee.m acmilla n.or g .u k