Blog — It's good 2 give

We were delighted this week when our friends and supporters Dale and Vicky from McQueen Gin used #RandomActOfKindnessDay, to help us at It’s Good 2 Give.

Clare Bridson19 February 2021our supporters, FundraisingComment

Meet Heather - An It's good 2 give Supporter

Many people know our supporter Heather McLennan through her fabulous ‘Coo’ paintings she had donated to us for our Ball Auction and her wonderful jigsaw puzzles. In this blog she tells us a little bit more about her herself and her relationship with It’s Good 2 Give.

Clare Bridson15 February 2021Fundraising, our supporters, Childrens cancer charityComment

Meet Michelle - An out of this World supporter

Michelle Aston is a member of a community of Peter Capaldi and Doctor Who fans. Here she tells us more about the community and their fundraising efforts for our charity.

Clare Bridson12 February 2021dr who, kiltwalk, our supporters, FundraisingComment

Alan Lamb’s 100 Hole Golf Challenge

In memory of Joanna Lamb, her dad Alan will be taking on a golf challenge at Turnhouse Golf Club on Father’s Day this year, Sunday 20th June in support of It’s Good 2 Give..

Clare Bridson10 February 2021Fundraising, charity events, Golf Day, our supportersComment

Join us for the 2021 Virtual Kiltwalk

The dates for Scotland's Virtual Kiltwalk have been announced and we’re hoping lots of you will be able to join us in taking part over the weekend of the 23-25 April, support young cancer patients and their families in Scotland.

Clare Bridson8 February 2021Virtual Kiltwalk, Fundraising, supporter, Childrens cancer charityComment

A New Charity Partner for 2021

We are delighted to have a new charity partner to start the new year. Fusion Meetings & Events have chosen It’s Good 2 Give as a charity partner for 2021.

Clare Bridson5 February 2021Charity Partner, Fundraising, Raffles, Charity Trek

Beautiful Valentine's Gift from Hamilton & Inches

This year, with shopping being more difficult than normal, why not make it easy for yourself and take a look at our range of beautiful Hamilton & Inches Jewellery for the one you love this Valentine’s Day?

Clare Bridson5 February 2021fundraising, Children's Cancer Charity, IG2G Merchandise, silver jewelleryComment

World Cancer Day 2021

Here are It’s Good 2 Give we are very aware of the impact cancer has on young people and their families. It can make family life very difficult and the simple things that we do everyone day impossible.

Clare Bridson3 February 2021world cancer day, Children's Cancer Charity, pratical helpComment

Our Young Ambassadors 2020

We are very lucky to have a team of fantastic Young Ambassadors. Ranging from 8-16 years old they come from across the Lothian’s and Fife. As part of their role they help us fundraise, get involved in our events and promote It’s Good 2 Give.

Clare Bridson30 January 2021Young Ambassador, Childrens cancer charity, Fundraising, parent pack, merchandise, shopping vouchersComment

21 Ways You Can Help It’s good 2 give

Would you like to show your support to our charity this year but don’t know where to start? Here’s 21 ways for you to help us help young cancer patients and their families in Scotland in 2021.

Clare Bridson29 January 2021Childrens cancer charity, Fundraising, charity supporter, charity donationsComment

Meet one of our newest supporters - Stuart

When we found out about the fantastic fundraising Stuart has done for us over Christmas we couldn’t have been happier. That’s why we asked him to tell you all, in his words, what he’s been doing and why he decided to support our charity.

Clare Bridson21 January 2021our supporters, Fundraising, Childrens cancer charityComment

2 Minutes with Gillian Goode

Next up in our patrons and ambassadors blog is Gillian Goode. Take a couple of minutes of read her answers including what she would take if she was spending a year on a desert island!

Clare Bridson21 January 2021Charity Ambassadors, our supporters, Childrens cancer charityComment

Become a Regular Giver this Year

If you haven’t made your New Year’s Resolution yet, have you thought about becoming an It’s Good 2 Give Regular Giver?

Clare Bridson15 January 2021Regular Giver, donations, Childrens cancer charityComment

New Willow & White Candles

Willow & White have produced another bespoke It’s Good 2 Give candle for us. Made in the company’s Pink Pepper and Bergamot scent, they will donate 40% of the price of each of these candles to us to help us continue to support young cancer patients and their families throughout Scotland.

Clare Bridson12 January 2021charity supporter, fundraising, Childrens cancer charity, our supporters, merchandiseComment

2020 - What a year!

Although it was a difficult year, we have still had some great moments and achievements with the help of our fantastic volunteers and supporters.

Could you be an It’s good 2 give 65er?

To celebrate 16 years of volunteering and fundraising (PLUS a very special birthday), our Co-Founder and Chair Lynne McNicoll is looking for you to help her raise £65,000 by 4 December this year.

Clare Bridson5 January 2021volunteer, childrens cancer charity, scotland, co-founder, challengeComment

End of Treatment Bells for Children at the Royal Hospital for Sick Children

We, with the help of donations, have put together an end of treatment pack for the children and young people finishing treatment which includes a t-shirt, card and of course their own bell to ring and take home.

Clare Bridson23 December 2020Children's Cancer Charity, scottish charity, cancer treatment, donationsComment

Neve's Christmas Story

Huge thanks to our Young Ambassador, Neve, for using her skills and creativity to write a Christmas Story to read as part of our Winter Warmer Weekend.

Clare Bridson23 December 2020Young Ambassador, Children's Cancer Charity, Volunteer, our teamComment

Bringing Christmas Cheer to Children in Hospital

Our Christmas Elf delivered two beautiful Christmas trees to brighten up the day case area and ward 2 of the Royal Hospital for Sick Children in Edinburgh last week.

Clare Bridson23 December 2020young cancer patients, scottish charity, children's hospital, christmas, donationsComment