
Scottish charity Leanne Fund receives Scotmid funding
The Leanne Fund, which supports children with cystic fibrosis in areas across the West of Scotland, including Glasgow and Lanarkshire, was one of three good causes to receive the funding.
Read more: Cambuslang woman to trek Himalayas for charity
The other two good causes that have received a share of the £25,000 are Home Start, based in Clackmannanshire, and Megan's Space, based in Irvine.
The funds were allocated after a vote by Scotmid members.
The Leanne Fund intends to use its £5,000 share as part of its Get Active project.
The project will provide 70 children with the chance to engage in sports and fitness activities, helping them to improve fitness, lung health, and overall well-being.
The new funding will cover gym and sports club memberships for the children, as well as proving equipment, allowing them to engage in regular activity.
Read more: Former STV presenter to compete in international beauty competition
Eilidh Corral, from The Leanne Fund, said: "This funding will allow us to offer crucial opportunities for children with cystic fibrosis to improve their health and social connections.
"By supporting their participation in sports and fitness activities, we're helping them lead healthier lives and strengthen their resilience."
The Leanne Fund said that 50 per cent of the children it supports live in some of the most deprived areas of Scotland.

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Scottish charity Leanne Fund receives Scotmid funding
The Leanne Fund, which supports children with cystic fibrosis in areas across the West of Scotland, including Glasgow and Lanarkshire, was one of three good causes to receive the funding. Read more: Cambuslang woman to trek Himalayas for charity The other two good causes that have received a share of the £25,000 are Home Start, based in Clackmannanshire, and Megan's Space, based in Irvine. The funds were allocated after a vote by Scotmid members. The Leanne Fund intends to use its £5,000 share as part of its Get Active project. The project will provide 70 children with the chance to engage in sports and fitness activities, helping them to improve fitness, lung health, and overall well-being. The new funding will cover gym and sports club memberships for the children, as well as proving equipment, allowing them to engage in regular activity. Read more: Former STV presenter to compete in international beauty competition Eilidh Corral, from The Leanne Fund, said: "This funding will allow us to offer crucial opportunities for children with cystic fibrosis to improve their health and social connections. "By supporting their participation in sports and fitness activities, we're helping them lead healthier lives and strengthen their resilience." The Leanne Fund said that 50 per cent of the children it supports live in some of the most deprived areas of Scotland.