Kippen schoolgirls raise thousands for charity in fundraising efforts
A pair of Kippen schoolgirls have helped raise more than £2,000 for a pair of charitable causes close to their hearts.
Orlagh McGookin-Davies and Lucy Wilson, who are Primary Seven pupils from Kippen Primary, held a tea party and an accompanying raffle last Sunday (May 17).
The pair and their families were quick to thank everyone for their 'incredible generosity' on the day after it raised a total of £1,396 on the day, with further donations coming in later.
But that isn't the end of their efforts, with Orlagh taking part in the Kelpie Challenge on July 13 to raise much needed funds to help support Strathcarron Hospice, in memory of her aunt Bibby who spent her final weeks there.
Orlagh has already exceeded her initial target of £500 for the challenge, but her JustGiving page will remain open until it all takes place in July.
The Kelpie Challenge sees participants climbing through a maze of ladders and suspended platforms inside the famous landmark near Falkirk, before either having the choice of a free hang abseil or a descent via the quick flight rope back to the ground.
Meanwhile Lucy is raising funds for MacMillan Cancer Support to help them offer vital support to families whose lives have been affected by cancer.
Lucy hopes that her fundraising efforts will help make a difference to someone when they need it most and her page will also remain open.
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