Clan aims to raise £7,000 through Shine Bright Christmas Appeal

A north-east cancer charity is urging people to “provide a light in the dark” for those battling cancer this Christmas.

Clan Cancer Support has launched its Shine Bright Christmas Appeal with a target of raising £7,000 to fund its vital services across Grampian, Shetland and Orkney.

The appeal allows donors to select and add a special decoration or present to a virtual Christmas tree, with each item representing a different gift for clients who rely on Clan for support.

Items range from a £5 bauble which could fund books to support a child affected by a cancer diagnosis, to a £100 star which could support the cost of an activity day to give CFS clients the opportunity to meet others going through a similar experience.

Our Shine Bright Christmas Appeal is now live! ✨
Choose a virtual decoration from £5 and help us continue to provide a light in the dark to individuals and families who turn to us during troubling times.

For more information and how to donate visit: https://t.co/DQ07SEBAwW pic.twitter.com/9U1Ql2QLiO

— Clan Cancer Support (@ClanNow) November 3, 2022

A ‘very meaningful gift’

The online fundraising model is a new venture for Clan and it is hoped the appeal will be popular with those looking to give a charitable gift this festive season.

Clan’s head of income generation Duncan Peter said: “As an independent charity, we are completely reliant on donations to ensure Clan can continue to provide a light in the dark to individuals and families who turn to us during troubling times.

“The Shine Bright appeal offers supporters the chance to invest in a very meaningful gift this Christmas which will help us continue to provide lifeline services to people of all ages who are affected by a cancer diagnosis.

“Whether you’re an individual looking for a solution to the office Secret Santa, or a business that’s keen to make an end of year donation to a local charity, the Shine Bright appeal is a simple and fun way to support Clan and help us to provide vital cancer support services to people in the north-east, Moray, Shetland and Orkney.”