Ryden Sponsors Maggie's Lifewalk
12 September 2008
Property advisor Ryden has signed up as the headline sponsor of the Maggie’s Glasgow Life Walk which will take place on Saturday 25th October.
Around 40 staff members will take part in the event which promises to be extra special as it will be held on the sixth birthday of the Maggie’s Centre in Glasgow. Around 350 participants are expected to join in the celebrations and walk the 10-mile scenic route around the city.
Maggie’s Life Walk event manager, Claire Noel, said: “It is great that this year’s walk falls on the 6th anniversary of the opening of the Glasgow Centre, as it just gives the event that much more significance. We are pulling out all the stops to make this a hugely enjoyable day, with a carnival atmosphere at the start, supporters en route to cheer participants on, snacks and lunch to keep people energized, and much more. And all the funds raised will help Maggie’s to continue to help people affected by cancer across the region.”
A large Ryden team will also participate in the equivalent event in Edinburgh on 1st November. It is the second year in a row that Ryden teams have taken on the walking challenge in both cities but this year’s participants hope to smash the £2424 raised by staff taking part in both Life Walks in 2007.
Ryden’s managing partner Fiona Morton, said: "We are proud to be again involved in such a good fun, high profile community event. As property people, we love that the walks take in many stunning buildings, because like Maggie's, we understand great design and its effect on individuals. We have been a corporate friend of Maggie's for over a year now and in that time have raised over £25,000. Sponsoring and taking part in this major event will boost funds for the vital services that Maggie's provides to help people build a life beyond cancer."
For more information on Maggie’s Life Walks please call 0141 341 5670 or visit www.maggiescentres.org/lifewalks
