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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

Lily’s Story

May 30, 2024

Below is a story from Emilie, who would like to share her daughter, Lily’s experience at the Highland Children’s Unit.   In summer of 2023, Lily was told she would need to spend … Continued

Lily’s Story

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

YPI Finalists Run for Archie

May 6, 2024

For those of you who may not be familiar, YPI (short for Youth Philanthropy Initiative) is an initiative created by The Wood Foundation where participating schools each receive £3,000. This money will … Continued

YPI Finalists Run for Archie

Radiology Run for Archie

May 3, 2024

One service The Archie Foundation offer is financial grants to NHS staff and their departments. This could be to fund a course which is outwith NHS budget, or funding items to help … Continued

Radiology Run for Archie

Leah’s Story

May 2, 2024

Grief… Loss… Death…  These are not the words you expect to say to a child. How do you broach the subject of death? How do you prepare them for what’s to come? … Continued

Leah’s Story