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Please find below our current news stories. Starting next year, we will also have an archive available at the bottom of this page showing previous year’s stories so your news story and fundraising triumphs will forever be here!
Grow your beard this winter and make a BIG difference!
Tuesday, 18 December 2012This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Moray, Orkney or Shetland) This...
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Family Fundraise in memory of Chloe
Tuesday, 20 November 2012Chloe Cameron's family present a cheque to ARCHIE Fundraising Manager Gail Gordon in the Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital. An Orkney family have now raised more than £11,000 over a period of...
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ARCHIE Conference Success
Tuesday, 20 November 2012The first ever conference hosted by The ARCHIE Foundation has been hailed a huge success. The conference, held in the University of Aberdeen's Suttie Centre on Monday 19th November, welcomed delegates...
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Raigmore Children's Ward Success
Friday, 26 October 2012The ARCHIE Foundation today announced the successful completion, five months early, of their fundraising appeal to raise One Million Pounds for the new Children's Ward in Inverness. The fundraising is set...
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ARCHIE Conference 2012
Friday, 05 October 2012The ARCHIE Foundation Conference 2012 The first ARCHIE Conference will be on November 19th 2012 from 9am to 2pm and will be in Aberdeen. We are especially keen to see NHS child...
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Shell Cricket Comp Makes Big Difference
Thursday, 27 September 2012INDOOR CRICKET TOURNAMENT RAISES AN AMAZING £9000 FOR LOCAL SICK CHILDREN AT THE ROYAL ABERDEEN CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL On Saturday, 8th September, a fun Intercompany Indoor Cricket Taped Tennis Ball tournament was held...
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ARCHIE Christmas cards now available!
Wednesday, 26 September 2012This years ARCHIE Foundation's 2012 Christmas Cards are now available. There are 5 different designs available to buy, each design available separately in packs of 10. The cards will be priced...
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Vacancies at ARCHIE
Tuesday, 18 September 2012Vacancies at the ARCHIE Foundation We are delighted to announce two crucial posts are now being advertised at the ARCHIE Foundation. The position of Director of Fundraising for the charity and the...
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Wallace Award
Friday, 14 September 2012Update - November 7th 2012 The ARCHIE Foundation, in agreement with the American Scottish Foundation, will share the proceeds of the Wallace Award Dinner in New York this Friday with the...
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Annual Review 2011/12
Thursday, 13 September 2012Annual Review 2011/12 launched We are delighted to issue our first published annual review! With stories covering our work in the Children's Hospital, in community hospitals, in the Highlands, Moray and the...
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Website Updates
Thursday, 13 September 2012Important website upgrade information Between the 13th and 21st of September 2012 the ARCHIE Foundation website will be having a number of alterations carried out. These will affect both the style and...
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Keir MacGruer Statement
Tuesday, 04 September 2012It is with great sadness and deep regret that we record the passing of eight-year-old Keir MacGruer, one of our most enthusiastic and inspiring supporters. Keir’s support of the ARCHIE Foundation’s Appeal...
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Big Small Isles Challenge - book your place now!
Tuesday, 14 August 2012The Big Small Isles Challenge you just don't want to miss! 7th – 9th Sept 2012 The small Isles consist of the islands of Rum, Eigg, Muck and Canna. On...
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REGISTER NOW for Emily's Big Walk - 2nd & 3rd September
Thursday, 09 August 2012Emily and ARCHIE bring their own torch from Aberdeen to London In September, a second torch will make its way southward to London – carried along by those passionate about ending...
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Keir's Art for ARCHIE
Monday, 06 August 2012Remember our story on young Keir in our newsletter? now is the chance to view Keir's art and raise money for...
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ARCHIE begins work on Garden Space for Youth at Cornhill
Tuesday, 31 July 2012The ARCHIE Foundation launched its Garden Development Project at Royal Cornhill Hospital on Friday, July 27th. The beginning of this exciting three-year project will transform...
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Children proudly donate Balmoral fundraising efforts to ARCHIE
Monday, 30 July 2012The Primary School Balmoral run was held on Saturday, April 28th with good cheer and a surprising amount of sunshine. We would like to thank...
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Local lawyers indulge in sweets and games all in the name of ARCHIE
Monday, 30 July 2012The ARCHIE Foundation is honoured to be recognised by Aberdeen-based law firm Raeburn Christie Clark & Wallace, who choose us as their charity for the...
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Team BB cycles 5000 miles for ARCHIE
Monday, 30 July 2012Three local men have joined forces to turn their passion into one intense mission: Tim Baker, Rod Cowe and Steve Taylor, who formed a small...
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Richard Young brings ARCHIE to Everest
Monday, 30 July 2012What’s the first thing you would do if you successfully reached the Everest base camp? Richard Young grabbed a bright yellow t-shirt and celebrated his...
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Emily's Big Walk
Monday, 30 July 2012In September, a second torch will make its way southward to London – carried along by those passionate about ending childhood cancers. Local events will support the torch’s journey, all the...
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The Public Health Minister visits the ARCHIE Foundation
Thursday, 26 July 2012Pictured above right; David Cunningham, Chief Executive of the ARCHIE Foundation, beside, Michael Matheson, Public Health Minister, above left; Cassie Thompson, Fundraising Director of ARCHIE...
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Hair today....gone tomorrow
Wednesday, 11 July 2012Karen O’Brien has given a very personal double donation to two charities. She has not only donated her long hair to the Little Princess Trust, an organisation which provides wigs to...
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Join 34 teams for our Virtual Olympic Adventure: www.archieschallenge.org.uk
Friday, 29 June 20121st – 31st of July 2012 Do you run walk or cycle to work or in your spare time? Would you like some motivation to start?...
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Great Wilderness Challenge
Wednesday, 27 June 2012Great Wilderness Challenge 2012 supports the ARCHIE Foundation! Every year, the picturesque Scottish Highland villages of Poolewe and Aultbea, along with the surrounding country estates,...
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ARCHIE Conference Update
Wednesday, 27 June 2012Conference Update June 27th 2012 The ARCHIE Foundation will be hosting their first ever conference on Monday November 19th 2012. The Conference will focus on how to 'Make the Difference' to Child Health...
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Website Changes
Wednesday, 27 June 2012Website Changes We will be carrying out a number of updates to our website in the coming weeks. These changes are designed to give improved access to information for our supporters, clearer...
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ARCHIE In ACVO Magazine
Friday, 22 June 2012ACVO Summer Magazine features ARCHIE Foundation The Aberdeen Council of Voluntary Organisation (ACVO) has launched it's summer magazine. This edition features an article on the ARCHIE Foundation. You can read it...
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Archie Lochnagar Challenge 2012 Success
Thursday, 14 June 2012On Saturday 26th May 2012 a team of 35 intrepid hikers set off to tackle the lofty heights of Lochnagar (1,155m) in aid of the ARCHIE Foundation. Lochnagar, standing at over 3,000...
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£14,000 raised at RGU Fashion Show
Thursday, 14 June 2012A delightful night was had by all who attended the RGU 'Best of British' Fashion show on Friday the 25th of May. The night began with a sparkling start of champagne...
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Summers Nursery helps ARCHIE!
Wednesday, 13 June 2012Since opening the first Summers Nursery in Inverurie in 2004, the company has expanded to include two City based locations in Victoria Street and St...
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ARCHIE Celebrates at Aberdeen Parade
Wednesday, 13 June 2012On Saturday 9th June over 300 organisations gathered in the centre of Aberdeen for the second Celebrate Aberdeen Parade. The parade recognises the diverse range of third sector organisations in Aberdeen...
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DANCE FOR ARCHIE AT THIS YEARS ZUMBATHON!
Friday, 08 June 2012Are you ready to party yourself into shape? That’s exactly what the Zumbathon is all about!!! It’s an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party that’s moving millions of...
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Moray Friends of ARCHIE News update!
Friday, 08 June 2012The Moray friends of ARCHIE would like to start off by saying a huge THANK YOU to everyone who has generously donated to the appeal for a new Children's Ward...
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ARCHIE celebrates Jubilee!
Thursday, 07 June 2012Lynn Fraser, family support worker pictured above in her union jack t-shirt, hat and apron, along with Sarah Daniel, Fundraising Assistant Lynn Fraser, Family support worker...
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ARCHIE Foundation Benefits from Society AGM
Wednesday, 06 June 2012The ARCHIE Foundation benefited from the Scottish Building Society's recent AGM held in the city's Eden Court Theatre. The Society donated a cheque to Children 1st and also the ARCHIE Foundation by...
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ARCHIE Conference
Thursday, 31 May 2012The ARCHIE Foundation First Annual Conference ‘Making the Difference in Child Health throughout the North of Scotland’ 19th of November 9:00am – 2:00pm, The Suttie Centre, Foresterhill,...
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New York New York
Thursday, 31 May 2012Last Few Places Remaining in the ING New York Marathon 2012! ARCHIE Chief Executive, David Cunningham, pictured at mile 17 of the 2011 marathon alongside his medal! The remaining few places held...
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Sponsored birthday walk for ARCHIE!
Thursday, 31 May 2012For her birthday this year, Janet Howard wanted to do something different for her 40th in aid of raising money for The ARCHIE Foundation. The sponsored walk took place on the...
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ARCHIE goes to ShmuFM Radio Station!
Thursday, 31 May 2012Rod, Mike, Cassie and Janine going live on air!! On the 16th of May two members of the ARCHIE team were invited...
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Laurencekirk Guides fundraise £326.96 for ARCHIE
Tuesday, 29 May 2012As part of their community action, the girls of the 1st laurencekirk Guides were asked to select a charity and participate in...
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Cycling Samantha raised £474.50 for ARCHIE
Wednesday, 23 May 2012Sarah the ARCHIE Fundraising assistant and Samantha A cheque presentation took place on Tuesday the 15th at 1pm at the Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital. Samantha Hanson, 11 years old raised an astonishing...
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Running for ARCHIE - The 10K Baker Hughes Race
Wednesday, 23 May 2012A glorious sunny morning eached upon Aberdeen as runners geared themselves up to run the 10K Baker Hughes Race last week. The day consisted of a race warm up with RGU:...
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VOLUNTEER FOR ARCHIE
Tuesday, 22 May 2012We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help represent our charity at the following events: Celebrate Aberdeen 2012 The purpose of this parade is to unite...
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Golfing Professional swings into action for ARCHIE
Tuesday, 22 May 2012Golfing professional, Mark Rae, has swung into action with his fundraising for charity! He has kindly chosen the ARCHIE Foundation as his charity to...
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ARCHIE staff member takes challenge in Kenya
Sunday, 20 May 2012ARCHIE staff member Janine Ewen, will be jetting off to Kenya on the 14th of June over a 4-5 week period, to take part in an expedition which supports the teaching...
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Oldmachar Academy pupils Wait and bake for ARCHIE!!!
Friday, 18 May 2012A cheque presentation took place last week on Friday with a group of 3rd year learning support pupils from Oldmachar Academy. The pupils of Oldmeldrum Academy...
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Keir's Story
Tuesday, 15 May 2012Young Keir, seven years old (nearly eight) was diagnosed with severe idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension in November 2009. There...
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The Sky's the limit for Mick
Friday, 11 May 2012Inverness College science technician Mick Parry is preparing to put aside his fear of heights to make a fund-raising sky dive from 10,000ft for the Raigmore Children’s Ward Appeal. The 58-year-old was...
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The Scottish Ambulance Service raising funds for the ARCHIE Highland Appeal
Friday, 11 May 2012Jim Quate (Red top), Alasdair McDougall (Yellow top) and Ian MacDonald (Blue/White top) are all employed by the Scottish Ambulance Service. Jim is an Area...
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The ARCHIE Foundation supports organ donation
Wednesday, 09 May 2012The ARCHIE Foundation is keen to raise awareness of organ donation and how important it is that you join the register! An organ transplant may save a person’s life, or...
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Balmoral Runner gives back to ARCHIE
Friday, 27 April 2012ARCHIE thanks Lesley Craigie for taking the time to tell us her story and explain why she is running in the 10k Balmoral Run on...
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Small Grants - Big Difference
Thursday, 26 April 2012Small grants that make a very BIG Difference! Many of the projects the ARCHIE Foundation fund are for major redevelopments of children’s clinic spaces or for cutting edge equipment to help local...
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What does one wear to run a marathon?
Wednesday, 25 April 2012ARCHIE could not be more impressed with Jim Tole, who took part in this year’s London Marathon and fundraised £3000 for local charities, including £1500...
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What can you do for ARCHIE in one hour?
Tuesday, 24 April 2012In just one hour, 3rd year students at Cults Academy Nuala Wilkinson and Jemma Stein raised £50 for ARCHIE. Nuala and Jemma sold ARCHIE merchandise,...
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Grampian Child Bereavement Network News
Tuesday, 24 April 2012The ARCHIE Foundation has announced it it so support the important work of the Grampian Child Bereacement Network as it supports children coming to terms with the loss of a...
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The ARCHIE Foundation supporting James and Family
Tuesday, 24 April 2012James McIntosh has been coming to Aberdeen Children’s hospital for two weeks, every two months for over 8 years now! James has Cystic Fibrosis (CF),...
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ARCHIE honoured as charity beneficiary
Tuesday, 24 April 2012The ARCHIE Foundation is ecstatic to have been chosen as the charity beneficiary for the Pipeline Industries Guild’s 18th annual dinner. The event was held...
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Double dip challenge taken on for ARCHIE
Monday, 23 April 2012Heather Sutherland is not afraid of a challenge – or in this case, multiple challenges! Heather is not only training to take part in the...
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Hike up vital funds with our Lochnagar Challenge
Monday, 23 April 2012We're pleased to announce that the ARCHIE Lochnagar Hiking Challenge has been confirmed for the 26th May 2012. This unique challenge is the perfect opportunity to tackle one of Scotland’s most...
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The Kitchen Range Dingwall, Cookery Demonstration
Friday, 20 April 2012The Kitchen Range Dingwall, Cookery Demonstration:...
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Hunger pains for ARCHIE gains
Thursday, 19 April 2012Lauren McPherson, a 13 year old attending Westhill Academy, successfully completed a 24-hour famine to raise money for the ARCHIE Foundation. Lauren’s sponsors included her family members, school friends, teachers...
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Jasmine and Diana race in memory of friend
Wednesday, 18 April 2012Jasmine and Diana race in memory of friend Jasmine and her friend Diana ran the Inverness 5K in memory...
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Virgin Money Helps Make Children Smile this Easter
Tuesday, 10 April 2012Kirsty Murray and Viren Savla, also a Customer Sales Assistant, present Virgin Money’s chocolate donation The ARCHIE Foundation would...
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Teddy Toddle Time for ARCHIE!
Tuesday, 10 April 2012The Archie Foundation will be holding another Teddy Toddle this year after the success of last year :) This year it will be held at The Kingsmills Hotel on 5th May...
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Walking the West Highland Way in Three Days for ARCHIE
Thursday, 05 April 2012Andy Freeman had entertained the thought of doing a charitable event for a few years, but was finally inspired by the ARCHIE Foundation’s work with local children to set his goal....
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Brook Street Recruitment delivers Easter eggs to ARCHIE!
Tuesday, 03 April 2012Three people from Brook Street Recruitment collected Easter eggs and gifts to the ARCHIE Foundation. These eggs have been collected over a period of time from clients they have dealt...
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Chief Executive to be chair of Scottish Standards Committee of Fundraising
Friday, 30 March 2012David Cunningham, the ARCHIE Foundation Chief Executive has been asked to Chair the Scottish Standards Committee of the Institute of Fundraising. The purpose of the committee is to review and set...
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Highland Appeal is one year old!
Thursday, 29 March 2012The ARCHIE Foundation's Appeal to raise £1m for a new Children's Ward in Raigmore Hospital is now one year old! A concept drawing of how the ward could look. Detailed designs are...
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Berlin & New York Marathons - Spaces Available!
Thursday, 29 March 2012Guaranteed Spaces in the World's Greatest Marathons! The ARCHIE Foundation has a very limited number of spaces still available for the BMW Berlin Marathon (30th September 2012) and the ING New...
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Postage Costs Impact
Thursday, 29 March 2012Can you help us reduce postage costs??? On the 30th of April 2012 the cost of a second class stamp will increase from 36p to 50p - potentially resulting in an unwelcome...
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ARCHIE Annual Review
Thursday, 29 March 2012First Annual Review to be launched! The ARCHIE Foundation will shortly launch it's first ever annual review looking at the work of the charity throughout 2011. The review will also incorporate our...
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Orkney Project Gathers Pace
Wednesday, 28 March 2012ARCHIE fundraising Support for Orkney Hospital The ARCHIE Foundation's redevelopment and refubishment of the Peedie Sea Children's Centre in Kirkwall is continuing to progress well with the project now expected to be...
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Moray Appeal to raise £100K
Wednesday, 28 March 2012The ARCHIE Foundation has launched an appeal in Moray to support the Children's Ward in Dr Gray's The Children's Ward in Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin is to receive a much needed boost...
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Masquerade Ball in aid of The ARCHIE Foundation
Wednesday, 28 March 2012A group of students at Aberdeen College are currently organizing a Masquerade Ball in aid of The ARCHIE Foundation on the 1st of April. There will be lots of raffle...
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Peterhead Campaign for new clinic
Wednesday, 21 March 2012The ARCHIE Foundation's Peterhead and District Group are launching an exciting new appeal that hopes to be able to fund a brand new Children’s Clinic...
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ROW A MILLION METRES FOR ARCHIE
Thursday, 15 March 2012Launched in conjunction with personal trainer Jamie Tulloch and Eastgate Centre, Inverness. Jamie has very kindly decided to get involved and help raise money for this very important...
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Bridal Bash for ARCHIE!
Wednesday, 14 March 2012This year, Amy Donaldson who works at the Salon Profile, is putting on a dinner dance with...
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The Launch of the ARCHIE Newsletter!
Monday, 12 March 2012Sign up today!! Do you want to know more about the ongoing ARCHIE appeals/projects? Do you want to know about our exciting opportunities to fundraise...
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Gold Award for Finning, Donate Prize to ARCHIE
Wednesday, 07 March 2012The Aberdeen base of the International company Finning Ltd, has been presented with the Gold Award from the Managing Directors Heath and Safety, and they have very generously donated the money...
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Skydive For ARCHIE
Wednesday, 07 March 2012The ARCHIE Foundation have a challenge that will be hard to refuse, with the opportunity to do a tandem SKYDIVE at St Andrews...
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Youth Philanthropic Initiative Giving to ARCHIE
Tuesday, 06 March 2012Lauren Cairney, Katy Shand, Rosie Boulter, Stephanie Cassie and Emma Stewart. (St Margarets, YPI team) A YPI school group from St Margaret’s School...
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North-East parents raise £4,000 in Aid of daughter Kayleigh
Tuesday, 06 March 2012A North-east couple have raised over £4,000 for The ARCHIE Foundation after being told that their 21 month old girl Kayleigh has developed a rare and incurable brain tumour. The parents have...
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Fundraising Tractor Race Night
Monday, 05 March 2012The Scottish Tractor Pullers Club put together a fantastic race night to raise funds for charity. It was decided amongst that group that The ARCHIE Foundation was to recieve £300 of...
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Rare Disease Day Stall Success
Friday, 02 March 2012Ashleigh and Tracy (pictured above) with the Rare Disease Day stall Across the globe, people aim to raise awareness of Rare Disease Day which took place this week on...
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Wallace and Gromit's BIG Breakfast!
Wednesday, 29 February 2012Stuck with an idea on how to fundraise for sick children? Why not organize a cracking BIG BREAKFAST! Help Wallace & Gromit's Children's Foundation, a national charity for children's health that raises money...
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9 year old Neve helps Dad fundraise
Thursday, 23 February 2012A 9-year-old girl jumped at the chance to help her father raise money for the ARCHIE Foundation, this Christmas and raised £70.14. Neve Young has been helping her father Scott...
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Set yourself a challange with Aberdeens own Baker Hughes 10K run
Monday, 20 February 2012ARCHIE are looking for people to sign up for Baker Hughes 10K run on the 20th May 2012, the biggest road race in the North of Scotland. Keen runner, James Tole...
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Anais's 9th birthday party raises over an amazing £400!
Monday, 20 February 2012Airyhall Primary School in Aberdeen helped raise money for the ARCHIE Foundation this winter, all in aid of a young girl who spent time in hospital in 2011. Anais...
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Stall for Rare Disease Day on the 29th February in RACH foyer
Wednesday, 15 February 2012Rare Disease Day is a worldwide event held on the 29th February. Across the globe people try and raise awareness and provide information for those who have a life threatening condition. Tracy...
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Beards for Bairns is a huge success with the Bearded Gents
Tuesday, 07 February 2012Fathers, Brothers, Uncles and Cousins joined together to take part in “Beards for Bairns,” to help sick Children this winter for The ARCHIE Foundation, by growing their beard and raising sponsorship....
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Amazing fundraising efforts from all staff at HRH Geology raise a grand total of £5,026.65
Thursday, 26 January 2012At the end of 2009, HRH Geology explored the potential for an increase in staff participation in their corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme where in the first year they raised £10,000,...
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Zumbathon fundraiser at Aberdeen College raises £100 in donation of baby toys
Friday, 20 January 2012Staff from Aberdeen College Occupational Health Department all took part in a Zumbathon fundraiser in December and raised £100 for a donation of baby toys for children spending Christmas at the...
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The ARCHIE Foundation is the official charity of The Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital and Community Based Child Health throughout Grampian and the Northern Isles.
