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Oct'26 News
As October draws to a close, we're delighted to share another month filled with kindness, generosity and exciting developments here at The Leanne Fund!
This month, we're welcoming a new face to our Board of Trustees, celebrating some incredible fundraising achievements and sharing the wonderful ways our supporters continue to make a difference to individuals and families affected by Cystic Fibrosis across Scotland.
We've also got some fantastic funding news, exciting opportunities to support us through Co-op and easyfundraising, and a chance to join our small but dedicated team!
As always, we're incredibly grateful to everyone who supports The Leanne Fund, whether through fundraising, volunteering, donating or simply spreading the word. Every act of kindness helps us continue doing what we do.
So, grab a cuppa, get cosy and catch up on all the latest news from The Leanne Fund! ☕🍁💜
💜 Welcome to the Team, Robert!
We’re delighted to welcome Robert Sinclair as a new Trustee of The Leanne Fund!
Robert brings a wealth of experience in community support, having worked with Hebrides Alpha Trading, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and Hebrides Mountain Rescue Team. He is currently Logistics Manager at ishga.
A long-standing supporter of The Leanne Fund, Robert greatly admires the work of Chrisetta and Willie in creating a charity that provides hope, love and practical support to people living with Cystic Fibrosis across Scotland.
We’re thrilled to have Robert on board and look forward to working together to continue making a difference.
Welcome to the team, Robert! 💜
💜 A Special Gift in Memory of a Friend
A heartfelt thank you to Greg Mitchell, captain and defender of Inverurie Loco Works FC, for his incredibly generous donation of £5,250 to The Leanne Fund following his testimonial year.
Greg chose to support the Fund in memory of his late friend, Jason Gray, making this wonderful gesture even more meaningful.
The donation was presented to our long-time supporter and Ambassador, Edna Stewart, in Inverurie.
We are truly grateful to Greg for his kindness and generosity. His support will help us continue making a difference to people and families affected by Cystic Fibrosis across Scotland.
£5,250 raised in friendship, given in memory, and helping to make a difference. 💜
💜 Our Supporters Are Simply Amazing!
A huge heartfelt THANK YOU to some of our amazing supporters who have been going above and beyond to make a difference! 🥰
🧶 Elizabeth Ross has once again shared her incredible knitting talents, donating seven adorable knitted puppies for our Baby Boxes and Children’s Inpatient Hampers, along with beautiful, cosy knitted items for our Hello Little One service.
👶 Chris Mairi MacKinnon has also generously donated a beautiful collection of handmade knitted items for our Hello Little One Baby Welcome Boxes. Each lovingly crafted piece will bring warmth, comfort and a little extra joy to families welcoming their precious new arrivals.
📚 Joan from Mullingar, Ireland has kindly donated a wonderful selection of books, colouring and activity books, and colouring pencils for our Children’s Inpatient Hampers. These thoughtful gifts will help bring comfort, entertainment and smiles to children with CF during hospital stays, which can last up to two weeks while receiving essential IV treatment.
🏃♀️ Cat Clark took on the mighty Loch Ness Marathon, raising a fantastic £616 for The Leanne Fund!
🏃♂️ Ryan Johnston completed the Great Scottish Run, raising an incredible £831!
🎱 Lorraine Robertson and her family in Inverness have once again shown their wonderful generosity by organising another of Lorraine’s legendary bingo nights! Thanks to everyone who joined in the fun at September’s event, an amazing £478 was raised!
That's a fantastic £1,925 raised through our runners and Lorraine's bingo night! 🎉👏
🏃🏼♀️ Kat Kerr and Ria – 30 Miles for 30 Years! To celebrate her 30th birthday, Kat is taking on an incredible challenge to run 30 miles in support of The Leanne Fund, with Ria joining her along the way! Having experienced first-hand the difference our support can make to people living with CF and their families, this challenge is especially meaningful to Kat. We're so grateful to them both for going the extra mile!
You can support Kat's fundraising challenge here:
From countless hours spent knitting and thoughtful donations to miles of determination and bringing communities together, every act of kindness helps us continue supporting people living with Cystic Fibrosis and their families across Scotland
Elizabeth, Chris Mairi, Joan, Cat, Ryan, Lorraine, Kat, Ria and everyone who has supported these wonderful efforts – THANK YOU! Your kindness, generosity and dedication mean the world to us. We are incredibly lucky to have such wonderful people supporting The Leanne Fund! 💜🫶
🌟 Turning Your Support into Smiles!
We had some fantastic news this month as The Leanne Fund was awarded £4,500
Thanks to everyone who supported The Leanne Fund through Tesco Stronger Starts, we received an incredible £4,500 in funding!
Your votes are now helping us provide practical support to families affected by Cystic Fibrosis across Scotland, from essential food packages delivered directly to families to sports and fitness equipment encouraging people to get active and stay connected.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who voted for us. Your support is making a real difference to children, young people and families living with CF. 💜
💜 Murder on the Dancefloor – SOLD OUT! 🎉
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that our Murder on the Dancefloor fundraising event has officially SOLD OUT! 🎉
Preparations are now well underway, and we're busy putting the finishing touches on what promises to be a fantastic night of fun, laughter, mystery and dancing! With the wonderful Stephen Libby joining us to host our exciting Table Traitors game, it's sure to be a night to remember!
A huge thank you to Calmax for generously sponsoring the event and to Isle of Harris Distillery for providing our welcome drinks. We're incredibly grateful for their support.
Of course, a massive thank you also goes to everyone who has purchased tickets. We can't wait to welcome you all in November for a truly memorable evening, all in aid of The Leanne Fund.
Let the countdown begin! 💜🪩
🛍️ Little Packs, Big Difference! 🛍️
Our clinic packs are carefully put together and sent to CF teams across Scotland to be given to patients attending clinic appointments and annual reviews.
Filled with treats, activities and little surprises, these packs offer comfort, distraction and a moment of joy during what can often be a long and challenging day.
Thanks to the generosity of our wonderful supporters, we're able to remind people living with Cystic Fibrosis that they're never alone.
🎥 Take a look at our reel to see exactly what goes into each of our clinic packs!
A little bag of kindness, making a big difference! 🛍️
🎄 Make Your Christmas Shopping Count! 💜
Christmas shopping is just around the corner, so why not support The Leanne Fund while ticking off your gift list?
By shopping through easyfundraising, your favourite online retailers can donate to The Leanne Fund at no extra cost to you! 🎁
With over 8,000 retailers, including Tesco Groceries, M&S, John Lewis, Argos, Debenhams, Boots, Holland & Barrett, Dunelm, Currys, Apple, Dell, Booking.com, eBay, Etsy and Pets at Home, there are plenty of ways to make your shopping count!
It's completely free to sign up, and every little donation helps us continue supporting families affected by Cystic Fibrosis across Scotland.
Shop for Christmas. Support The Leanne Fund. Make every purchase count! 💜
🌟 Exciting News – We're a Co-op Local Community Fund Cause!
We're delighted to announce that The Leanne Fund has been selected for the Co-op Local Community Fund! 🙌
This fantastic opportunity will help us continue supporting individuals and families affected by Cystic Fibrosis across Scotland.
If you're a Co-op Member, simply select The Leanne Fund SCIO as your chosen local cause through the Co-op App. Not a member? You can join and choose us too!
The more members who select us, the greater our potential share of the fund!
A huge thank you to Co-op and everyone who continues to support us. Together, we can make a real difference! 💜
📢 We're Hiring – Temporary Project Support Officer!
Are you organised, proactive and looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference? The Leanne Fund is looking for a Temporary Project Support Officer to join our small, dedicated team in Stornoway!
📍 Location: Stornoway, Isle of Lewis
⏳ Contract: Temporary – minimum 6 months
📅 Working Pattern: Ideally five days per week, with exact working hours open to discussion.
For over 16 years, The Leanne Fund has provided vital support to individuals and families affected by Cystic Fibrosis (CF). Now supporting people across all NHS regions in Scotland, we continue to grow and develop our services to meet the needs of the CF community.
✨ About the Role
Working closely with our Development Manager, you'll play an important role in supporting the planning, coordination and monitoring of key projects that help us deliver and develop our services.
🔎 We're looking for someone who:
Has experience in project support or administration.
Is organised, enthusiastic, reliable and proactive.
Has excellent Microsoft Office skills.
Can manage competing priorities in a busy working environment.
Has a positive, can-do attitude and a genuine desire to make a difference.
💜 Why Join Us?
This is a wonderful opportunity to become part of a passionate, friendly and dedicated charity team, where your skills and contribution will help make a meaningful difference to individuals and families affected by CF across Scotland.
📩 Are you, or do you know someone who would be perfect for this role?
We'd love to hear from you! Please get in touch or share this opportunity with someone you think would be a great fit for our team.
For further information or to apply, please contact:
Chrisetta Mitchell, Development Manager
Thanks for taking the time to read our news and for being part of our community. Your support helps us continue to stand alongside families across Scotland, and we’re so grateful to have you with us 🤍
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