Dear Sirs/Ma’ams

Throughout Scotland there are many families struggling to get through their lives with family members returning home injured from military operations abroad or have children who have learning disabilities which put many stresses on their family lifestyles. In order to assist these families we (1 SCOTS Signals Platoon) are looking to do something in which to raise money and awareness of both.

http://www.facebook.com/1SCOTSCHARITYCYCLE

The Royal Regiment of Scotland charity

This was set up to help families with accommodation cost and travel expenses that some relatives cannot afford to pay for the duration that the injured soldier is in hospital. We have raised some money before on previous occasions and saw firsthand its use as some colleagues have returned injured without this financial support their recovery would have taken longer bearing in mind the role that family support plays in the individuals’ healing process.

(CHAS) Children’s Hospice Association Scotland

This charity covers many different areas from mental learning difficulties to physical and mobility problems in children. They provide families with help and advice, equipment, and day trips for children to provide a little respite for parents.  In order to make these things possible they have a wonderful voluntary staff service who work alongside families and who have a great relationship with the children.  Some members of our regiment have children who suffer from some of these illnesses and have benefitted from the help and support that CHAS provides.

We are looking to raise as much money as possible for both causes and so we ask if you would be willing to join us in our journey and sponsor our efforts to help raise awareness of both charities.