Moray Resource Centre raises over £2000 with big breakfast fundraiser
CLIENTS and staff at Moray Resource Centre (MRC) have raised £2022 to support the service with their big breakfast event.
Inspired by STV's Big Scottish Breakfast campaign, the group came together to host the event, with more than 120 people from the community enjoying a breakfast in exchange for a donation. Attendees also had the opportunity to purchase home-made goods and try their luck at winning prizes.
The centre, which is run by Health and Social Care Moray, provides a welcoming, safe and stimulating environment for vulnerable adults living in the area. Support staff offer a range of activities and support for people who are isolated, who have mobility and sensory issues, or mild to moderate dementia.
Each member of staff takes a turn at coming up with a theme for the week’s activities programme and after hearing clients talking about the STV Big Scottish Breakfast campaign, Support Worker Gail Stewart thought it would be a great idea to get everyone joining in the annual fundraiser.
Gail said: “Everyone got involved in the activities leading up to our MRC Big Breakfast. We got to work making fudge and jam, gathered donations of bottles for the bottle staff and prizes for the raffle. We sold lucky squares, put together hampers and made floral arrangements for the breakfast tables.”
"Everyone got involved in the activities leading up to our MRC Big Breakfast. We got to work making fudge and jam, gathered donations of bottles for the bottle stall, and prizes for the raffle. We sold lucky squares, put together hampers, and made floral arrangements for the breakfast tables. All the clients and staff worked so hard to make this a success. We were delighted by the support and amazed by everyone’s generosity."
The money raised from the event will go towards the clients’ comfort fund, with Moray Resource Centre's service users deciding themselves how best to utilize the funds. The group will also donate £150 of the proceeds to the STV Children's Appeal.
MRC is open five days a week, Monday to Friday. The day service has a focus on reducing loneliness and social isolation in individuals who benefit from staff support to socialise and take part in activities. The service also provides unpaid carers with the opportunity to take a break from their caring role.
Rebecca Sharp, Day Service Coordinator, said: “The staff team work incredibly hard every day to provide a supportive and creative environment for those who attend. The success of this event is a testament to their commitment, continued efforts and attentiveness to detail while supporting our clients to fulfil and accomplish their goals.
“The overall support for our day service and this event has been wonderful. Thank you to the families, friends, carers, our community, our day service colleagues and the Health & Social Care Partnership for their support.”
MRC clients and staff would like to say a special thank you to Rothes butcher Tawse & Son, Tesco in Elgin and Marjory Ross for their generous donations towards the breakfast and to all local businesses who kindly donated raffle prizes.
