4 days ago
Glasgow team raise over £3000 for Spinal Muscular Atrophy UK
Staff at Hays Travel in Glasgow raised funds through a charity raffle in support of Spinal Muscular Atrophy UK, inspired by customers Tony and Carrie Pearson, whose daughter, Grayce, was diagnosed with the condition at 14 months old.
The raffle featured more than 30 prizes donated by local businesses, including afternoon tea experiences, restaurant vouchers, and beauty treatments.
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It generated £1,549.99, which was then matched by the Hays Travel Foundation, bringing the total to £3,099.98.
Carrie Pearson said: "We are so grateful to the team at Hays Travel Gordon Street for all their help and support to fundraise for SMA UK and to highlight the need for newborn screening in the UK.
"The work they have done to help means that so many families will benefit.
"The staff have got to know us and our daughter Grayce so well and have made her feel special every time they see her.
"They really do go above and beyond.
"When she's older, we will tell her all about the hard work Hays Travel has done.
"Again, thank you for the support—you guys are amazing."
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SMA UK supports individuals and families affected by spinal muscular atrophy, working to improve access to care and reduce barriers to full participation in society.
Ricky Doyle, branch manager at Hays Travel Glasgow, said: "The Pearson family are customers who spend all their spare time campaigning for Spinal Muscular Atrophy to be screened at birth.
"Their daughter Grayce is a joy to be around, and after meeting them, we were really keen to help them raise as much money and awareness as possible."
