308 JUNE 20 – Gryffe Advertizer - updated

St Columba’s Gift Box Appeal
local community, local life .........
Our ‘Gift Box Appeal’ has proven to be a resounding
success - 90 gift boxes & bags were donated to
those in need.
Thank to everyone who donated to the ‘St Columba’s Gift Box
Appeal’. We are delighted to announce that we received ninety
gift bags and boxes!
Firstly, we would like to give special thanks to both Miss
McIlfatrick for her incredible organisational skills in pulling this
campaign together. Secondly, thanks you to you, our community,
for your generosity.
On Saturday (16.05.2020) Miss McIlfatrick, and a group of
volunteer pupils and staff, spent the afternoon delivering the
donated gift boxes and gift bags to residents of Kilmacolm.
During their delivery service, they ensured everyone adhered to
the current social distancing guidelines, and safely distributed
the many donations.
There have already been many kind comments and grateful
messages from those who received a donation from the gift
appeal. As lockdown currently continues here in Scotland,
families are unable to travel to see elderly relatives, making
these deliveries an invaluable service for many.
Well done and thank you to all those who donated or helped
with the appeal, we are always so grateful and proud to be part
of such a kind, caring and loving community.
PHOTO: (Miss McIlfatrick, third from left, and local pupil and
staff volunteers)
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