Fife duo's skydive to support Kirkcaldy Cottage Centre's Christmas appeal

Fifers young and old have been showing their support with donations of cash, knitted items, toys, pyjamas and food.

But brave Tony Rodgers and Daniel Lawson have taken it to a new level by signing up for a charity skydive to raise money for children and their families living in poverty.

Pauline Buchan, strategic manager of the Cottage said: “We are trying to thank everyone on our Facebook page as the donations or pledges of support come in or are dropped off to our centres – but we want to say,. once again, we can’t do it without the generosity of the local community.

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“We are so, so grateful. The response has been amazing so far and we hope that it continues for the rest of the campaign too.

“What’s really warmed our hearts is that there are so many children and young people raising money and donating things for the appeal this year, -it is really

amazing that even at such a young age they are thinking of others who are less fortunate.

“We would also like to give a mention to all of those in the community who have donated but wish to remain anonymous. We really appreciate your generosity.”

Local companies and organisations have also pledged their support by donating money or toys this week including: George Wight from Realm Construction Ltd, Abbotshall Ladies Probus Craft Group, Leading Light Spiritualist Church, Unison Fife Health Board, Doe Sport Ltd, GB Bricklaying Contract Ltd, Police Scotland, and Toytown Kirkcaldy and Glenrothes branches.

Kirkcaldy company Multiprint has also launched their 2021 Calendars pledging £5 from every sale to the Cottage.

The full colour calendars – which feature stunning images from around Fife taken by local people and are priced at £10 – will be available to purchase from Multiprint’s office in Seafield Road, Kirkcaldy, by calling 01592 204755 or through the ShopAppy page www.shopappy.com/kirkcaldy/multiprint/products/

The Cottage needs donations for families and children aged 0 to 16 of new clothing, pyjamas, new toys, toiletries, non-perishable food items and baby milk. Unfortunately, loved, second-hand items can’t be accepted for health and safety reasons.

Donations can be dropped off directly to: The Cottage Family Centre, 29-31 Cawdor Crescent Kirkcaldy, KY2 6LH or The Cottage Family Centre, 34 St Clair St, Kirkcaldy KY1 2QE until 5pm on Wednesday, December 16, 2020.

Donations can be made via bank transfer using Cot Xmas App as a reference: Sort Code 80-16-84, Account Number 06006462.

Or you can also donate to the Cottage Crowdfunder page: The Cottage Family Centre Christmas Appeal

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