April 2013 - The Boys' Brigade

Fantastic Fundraising
The Members of 3rd Kilsyth Company have raised thousands of
pounds to help build a kitchen in a primary school in Malawi.
The fantastic fundraising
efforts tallied at an amazing
£7000 in just 18 months for
the charity Mary’s Meals.
The money raised will go towards
building a kitchen for the 1500
children at the Katete 1 Primary
School in Blantyre, Malawi.
Christine Johnston, Captain, said: “As
it was our 60th anniversary, we wanted to
do something special. The fact that the
members have not only met the target,
but have done it six months ahead of
schedule is testament to their hard work
and dedication.”
The money was collected through bag
packing at local supermarkets, a series
of quiz nights, concerts, and donations
from parents and congregation
members. The young fundraisers are
hoping to travel to Malawi in the near
future to visit the school and in the new
year will be continuing with their efforts
to raise even more for Mary’s Meals.
Christine added: “I am so proud of what
they have achieved so far and admire
their determination to keep going.
I must also thank the local people in
the Kilsyth area for their support and
donations. Mary’s Meals is a wonderful
charity and the money raised is going
to be life changing for the people
of Malawi.”
PRESIDENT’S COMMENDATION
Ryan Jeffrey of the 2nd Barrhead
Company was presented with the
President’s Commendation by Mr Alistair
Burrow, Brigade Vice President, on the
3rd February 2013.
The commendation was presented to Ryan
for the perseverance he has shown in the
challenges he has faced and overcome.
Ryan has been a loyal and cheerful member
of the Company and has shown great
determination and commitment and his
character is an inspiration to all.
62 The Boys’ Brigade Gazette Apr 2013