Marie Curie calls on supporters to take a festive dip

End of life charity Marie Curie is calling on supporters and their pets to brave a festive dip to show support for those impacted by death and bereavement.

John takes a chilly dip to support Marie Curie festive campaign

Marie Curie nurses have worked at the frontline throughout the pandemic caring for people at end of life at the Glasgow and Edinburgh hospices and in people’s homes across Scotland.

But this year has been tough for the charity as fundraising have been events cancelled since Covid-19hit in the spring.

Now, as we approach the festive season, the charity is hoping their supporters will back the new Christmas campaign - running from 26 Dec-1 Jan - encouraging people and their four legged friends to get outdoors and do a festive dip either bare footed or in wellies, in the sea, a puddle or a bucket of ice.

Freya doggy takes a dip for Marie Curie

Supporters need to take a photo of themselves taking a dip, post it on their social media channels, tag seven friends and donate £7 to Marie Curie.

Debbie Mooney, Head of Community Fundraising at Marie Curie, said: “We know there has been much sadness this year and we want people to smile throughout the festive season.

"Living in Scotland we’re never short of a puddle or two, and are lucky to be surrounded by coastlines, so there’s always going to be the perfect opportunity for the whole family to get outdoors and unleash their inner child.”

Marie Curie needs to raise £250,000 every month to provide care and services in Scotland.

To donate visit: http://www.justgiving.com/campaign/festivedip2020

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