A Scotmid team found themselves behind bars in a fun-filled charity challenge that raised £15,000 – and counting – for cancer care charity Maggie’s.
Locked away in The Lost Close, a hidden basement in Edinburgh, on 29 November, the team worked tirelessly to fundraise their bail money, smashing their £10,000 target with almost three hours to spare.
The initiative, dubbed ‘Jail or Bail’, saw Kevin Lowe, Lynne Ogg, Stuart Forsyth, Margaret Anne Clark, Craig Strachan, and Euan Murray (Barclays) teaming up to rally support from customers, colleagues, members, and suppliers. Their success is a testament to the community’s generosity and Scotmid’s determination to support Maggie’s cancer care services.
Lynne Ogg, Scotmid’s head of membership and community engagement, said: “What a day! When we set ourselves the ambitious target of £10,000, we knew it would be a challenge, but the support we’ve received has been incredible.
“It was daunting at first, but seeing our professional and personal community come together to support such a vital cause has been truly humbling. Every single donation will make a difference.”
Maggie’s is Scotmid’s charity partner 2024-25. Monies raised will fund support sessions at Maggie’s centres. These centres offer free practical, emotional, and psychological support for people at any stage of their cancer journey, as well as for their loved ones.
Donations are still being accepted, with funds continuing to grow in support of Maggie’s.
