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Madison’s Dancing Through the Alphabet for Archie

July 15, 2024

Back in February, Madison (then 9) and her mum Vicky got in touch with Archie with an interesting fundraising idea. It started off with Madison’s dream of highland dancing in front of … Continued

Madison’s Dancing Through the Alphabet for Archie

Penelope’s Story

June 25, 2024

Penelope was born on the 27th April 2023 with a birth diagnosis of Down Syndrome. Having to stay overnight in Aberdeen a couple of times, mum Kirsty, who was already caring for … Continued

Penelope’s Story

Archie says a sad farewell to Cassie

June 20, 2024

It’s a sad week this week for all at The Archie Foundation. On Friday, we said goodbye to a huge Archie team player, Cassie, Archie’s Fundraising Manager. Having been at the charity … Continued

Archie says a sad farewell to Cassie

Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2024

June 10, 2024

Archie had a total of 10 runners representing us down south last month at the Edinburgh Marathon Festival. Some running the half marathon, and others running the full distance, they all went … Continued

Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2024

Hospital Volunteer Spotlight

June 6, 2024

Meet Yvonne, one of our volunteers within the children’s hospital. Here, she share’s her reasons for volunteering and her highlights of the role. How long have you been a volunteer at Archie? 4 … Continued

Hospital Volunteer Spotlight

Events & Fundraising Volunteer Spotlight

Meet Rebecca Cheyne, a regular face in all things events and fundraising for Archie. Find out what made her want to volunteer and how she finds it. How long have you been … Continued

Events & Fundraising Volunteer Spotlight

Tayside Battle of the Badges 2024

June 4, 2024

On the 26th of May we had an extraordinary day filled with warmth, laughter, and lots and lots of energy!  We had been tirelessly preparing for the last 12 weeks for our … Continued

Tayside Battle of the Badges 2024

Our thanks to Archie Volunteers

June 3, 2024

This week is national volunteers week and to honour it, we’re writing a number of blog posts. We’d love to say a huge thank you to those volunteers, past and present, who … Continued

Our thanks to Archie Volunteers

Andrew’s “Peedie” Fundraiser for Archie

May 28, 2024

The team at Archie absolutely love hearing about fundraising ideas and supporting fundraisers through their journey. One little fundraiser we had supporting us recently was 2 year old Andrew, who did a … Continued

Andrew’s “Peedie” Fundraiser for Archie

Archie’s Mini Massage Day

May 21, 2024

On the 10th May, NHS staff from the Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital (RACH) were pampered with 10 minute massage sessions at Archie’s Mini Massage Day. We, at the Archie Foundation, wanted to … Continued

Archie’s Mini Massage Day

Putting the “fun” into fundraising

May 20, 2024

Fundraising doesn’t have to be posting a link and asking family and friends to donate. Of course, this is always useful in gathering funds, but some people feel bad, reaching out to … Continued

Putting the “fun” into fundraising

Paisley’s Story

May 13, 2024

Back in January of last year, little Paisley, diagnosed with Down Syndrome before birth, came into this world at 31 weeks and 1 day old. Along with Down Syndrome, she also had … Continued

Paisley’s Story