Christian Aid
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Christian Aid 2010
Each year Clarkston Christian Aid Committee aim to organise three major fund raising events.
These include the annual door-to door collection held nationwide in May by Christian Aid, and local fund raisering efforts such as the Art Show (which celebrated its 30th anniversary this year) and the Sponsored Swim event.
In March this year the Art Show raised in excess of £7000. The money came from the sale of programmes,stalls and a 1/3rd contribution of the money raised from the sale of excellent paintings which were on show.
Christian Aid Week in May proved again that, although it is hard work for the individual collectors, their combined efforts make it a really worthwhile excercise. The total from six local churches combined was £15,270 (£400 down from last year). The Busby Church collectors raised just over £2,000 of that total which is very impressive.
The final event of the year will take place on Saturday 2nd October 2010 held at Eastwood Pool. Our Sunday School members and teachers have been stalwarts of this event in past years so we ask that they, and all others who take part, are supported once more this year.
It is worth remembering that the money raised provides not only short term relief in emergencies but also sustains projects on local levels run by Christan Aid partners to help people in need to improve their life and escape poverty.
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