Welcome to the home of the original and longest established charity funded by Scotland fans, the aim of which is to make a donation to identified children’s charities in every country in which the Scottish National Football Team plays matches. Since 2003, this has been achieved – uninterrupted.
Everywhere We Go!
2013 marks the 10th Anniversary of the first Tartan Army Sunshine Appeal donation in Lithuania in 2003.
Since that first donation, a remarkable 44 donations have been made at every away match that Scotland has played – bar none. There have been no occasions since 2003 where a donation has not been made. It is this approach and consistency that gave rise to the charity’s strapline – “Everywhere We Go“.
In order to recognise the work that all members and friends have put in over the period, and to allow us an opportunity to celebrate the success of the Appeal and the consistent support that the Sunshine Appeal received and receives from Scotland fans, an evening of food, music and general shenanigans has been organised to allow us to get together in a social setting.
On the evening of Thursday 05 September 2013 (the night before we play Belgium at Hampden) there will be “The Tartan Army Sunshine Appeal Tenth Anniversary Gathering“. The event will be held at the Holiday Inn in East Kilbride beginning at 19:30.
The Gathering will include a two course dinner and entertainment from the inestimable Ted “Better than Elvis” Christopher, Eric “The Cheeseman” McGirr and Special Guests. Photographs of previous Sunshine Appeal donations are actively being sought to provide a visual backdrop.
In keeping with the excellent standard of husbandry of Sunshine Appeal funds set by the original Steering Group members and continued through the ten years since, no Sunshine Appeal funds will be used to support this event. Therefore, the event will have to be self-funding. However, and because of the tremendous financial support that the Sunshine Appeal has had recently from its supporters and the resultant healthy position of funds, this event will not be a fund-raiser.
The hotel is making a limited number of rooms available on a B&B basis for the price of £55.
Tickets for The Gathering cost only £17.50 and can be purchased via Paypal to info@tasunshineappeal.co.uk (we expect this event to sell out quickly – so, don’t hang about). Can you please make this a “Friends and Family” transaction and take the hit on Paypal costs yourself? Ticket prices have been cut to the bone.
To reserve a room, contacted the hotel directly on 01355 236300
The Tartan Army Sunshine Appeal thanks its supporters for their continued, unwavering support for the Appeal and its efforts over the first ten years.
Thanks to everyone who handed coins and notes to Steering Group members in Hungary and Serbia.
We are still taking donations. Email info@tasunshineappeal.co.uk for the postal address.
Details will be posted as quickly as possible.
We thank Kirkcaldy Tartan Army for supporting the Tartan Army Sunshine Appeal. They have sent us this message:-
“Well the weather tried its best to knock out the KTA Sports/Burns dinner recently but we’re made of sterner stuff and it went ahead as planned – although unfortunately, due to the weather, a number of members and guests did not make it.
However, the 105 members, friends and family who managed to attend had a great time. There was plenty eaten, plenty drunk, plenty laughs – but more importantly and thanks to them and to all those who donated raffle and auction prizes, we managed to raise £2078.40.
This will be equally split between our local Baby Care Unit and the Tartan Army Sunshine Appeal, so we’re pleased to say a cheque for £1039.20p will be forwarded to the Sunshine Appeal very soon and hopefully this will help you continue the great work carried out by the Sunshine Appeal.”
We thank all the members and guests who attended Edinburgh Tartan Army’s 2012 St Andrew’s Night and who raised £215 for the Tartan Army Sunshine Appeal.