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McGarvie Morrison Media is delighted to be supporting Yorkhill Children’s Foundation through the provision of top level PR services and individual expertise of the team. MMM is a small, well established Glasgow based communications agency that strives on delivering the very best in PR, Public Affairs and media training services. For more information on the team and what we could do for you, click here .

Here are some of our recent press and media stories:

September 2011

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/2011/09/26/our-twins-were-as-tiny-as-a-tv-remote-control-86908-23448193/ When Ruaraidh and Eilidh Mackay were born four months early their parents Karen and Roddy were warned there was just a 40% chance they would survive. Read all about the twins amazing story, and the Giraffe Incubators funded by Yorkhill Children's Foundation which were a vital part of their recovery.

http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/features/editor-s-picks/people-s-generosity-stuns-me-1.1123069 Evening Times Yorkhill Wee Feature Monday 12th September

http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/features/editor-s-picks/thanks-to-you-yorkhill-1.1123314 Evening Times Yorkhill Week Feature Tuesday 13th September

http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/features/editor-s-picks/supporting-experts-at-the-heart-of-yorkhill-1.1123550 Evening Times Yorkhill Week Feature Wednesday 14th September

http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/features/editor-s-picks/raising-yorkhill-cash-and-loving-it-1.1123790 Evening Times Yorkhill Week Feature Thursday 15th September 

 

August 2011

Jodie wants no-one else to suffer like little Kayden: Paisley Daily Record 09 August 2011

May 2011

Pet well soon: How Don the Dulux dog spread smiles at Yorkhill Hospital, Daily Record, 27 May 2011

Daily Record Our Heroes 2011 - Louise Bell Wins! 13th May 2011 / 16 May 2011

Jodie's The Face Of 10k Race Cumbernauld News, 6 May 2011

April 2011

Cambuslang Steel Workers Raise Cash For Charity Rutherglen Reformer, 27 April 2011

Picture House In The Frame For Charity Donation Rutherglen Reformer, 27 April 2011

Toryglen Mum Wants To Say Thank You For Son's Care Rutherglen Reformer, 27 April 2011

Dads In The Running For Yorkhill Evening Times, 25 April 2011

Bikers' Easter Treat Evening Times, 25 April 2011

Rockers Sign Up To Play At Yorkhill Fundraiser Evening Times, 18 April 2011

Laura's Marathon Challenge For Yorkhill Stirling Observer, 13 April 2011

Mural Brings Colour To Young Patients' Lives Evening Times, 8 April 2011

Moniaive Pupils Help Sick Children Dumfries & Galloway Standard, 6 April 2011

Wishaw Teen Kiera Battles Rare Pain Disorder Wishaw Press, 6 April 2011

Mum's Pride As Brave Ailey, 7, Battles Back From Life-Threatening Bleed On The Brain Daily Record, 5 April 2011

Mum Prays For A Mother's Day Miracle Daily Record, 2 April 2011

March 2011

Fundraising In Memory Of Fiona Bellshill Speaker, 31 March 2011

Fundraiser In Aid Of Baby Chloe Stirling Observer, 25 March 2011

Charity Fundraiser To Thank Wee Liam Care Staff Cumbernauld News, 17 March 2011

Rebekah Wants To Tell You A Story Cumbernauld News, 9 March 2011

Captain fantastic Richie Sinclair hands testimonial funds back to Queen's Park The Glaswegian, 3 March 2011

Egg-stra Special Bike Trip Cumbernauld News, 2nd March 2011

Monklands Skydivers Set To Raise £12,000 for Yorkhill Hospital Airdrie & Coatbridge Advertiser, 2 March 2011

£7000 Collected In Diabetes Fundraiser Cumbernauld News, 2 March 2011

February 2011

Five Thousand Thanks For All You've Done For Wee John Paul Evening Times, 28 February 2011

Francesca's Charity Fun Day Helps Others Motherwell Times, 25 February 2011

Radio Stars Saddle Up For Yorkhill Children's Foundation Easter Egg Run The Glaswegian, 24 February 2011

Fight Fans Treated To Close Contests Airdrie & Coatbridge Advertiser, 23 February 2011

Yorkhill Charity Boxing Night Is A Success Airdrie & Coatbridge Advertiser, 23 February 2011

Culinary Students' Grand Charity Effort Ardrossan Herald, 17 February 2011

Parents' Tribute To Tragic Baby Greenock Telegraph, 10 February 2011

Arrochar Lad's Grand Effort Helensburgh Advertiser, 10 February 2011

January 2011

Miss Scotland Helps Glasgow Website Launch Big-Hearted Appeal For Yorkhill Hospital The Glaswegian, 13 January 2011

Website's Cash Boost For Sick Kids Evening Times, 11 January 2011

Pedal Power Raises Over A Grand For Kibble Duo Paisley Daily Express, 6 January 2011

December 2010

Lucy's My Little MIracle Girl Evening Times, 28 December 2010

Dumbarton Primary's Charity Drive For Yorkhill Lennox Herald, 24 December 2010

Lucky To Be Alive Daily Record, 20 December 2010

Construction Company Lays Foundation For Christmas Fund Evening Times, 20 December 2010

Rangers Stars Visit Yorkhill Evening Times, 17 December 2010

Michelle Plays Mrs Santa For Sick Kids At Yorkhill Evening Times, 17 December 2010

Prince Charming Lights Up The Lives Of Young Patients Evening Times, 16 December 2010

Cambuslang Family Hold Charity Night For Yorkhill Rutherglen Reformer, 1 December 2010

Steel Workers In Cambuslang Have Their Health Checked For Charity Rutherglen Reformer, 1 December 2010

November 2010

Students Christmas Wish To Help Kids Evening Times, 25 November 2010

Family Raises £2,000 For Children's Hospital Aberdeen Press & Journal, 23 November 2010

Thank You For Saving The Life Of Tiny Erin Paisley Daily Express, 19 November 2010

Rutherglen Family Rally Round For Yorkhill Rutherglen Reformer, 17 November 2010

Brave Joann Hits Heights For Yorkhill Evening Times, 1 November 2010

October 2010

Family Show Gratitude For E.Coli Victim's Treatment The Courier, 25 October 2010

New £6m Family Centre Is A Fitting Tribute To Madge Evening Times, 22 October 2010

Grateful Parents Begin Fundraising Bid Aberdeen Press & Journal, 20 October 2010

My Baby Son's In Danger When He Falls Asleep Daily Record 18 October 2010

Brave Roy Took The Plunge For Charity Ross-shire Journal, 1 October 2010


September 2010

Marathon Man Goes For Race 25 Evening Times, 23 September 2010
Airport Staff To Take On Gruelling Cycle Aberdeen Press & Journal, 20 September 2010
Yorkhill Children's Hospital To Benefit From New Shopping Club Daily Record, 20 September 2010
Singer Justin Currie Hails Hero John Lennon As Stars Cover The Fab Four Sunday Mail, 19 September 2010
Carfin Couple Hand Over £6,000 In Memory Of Zoe Bellshill Speaker, 16 September 2010
Airport Staff Set Off On Cycling Challenge Aberdeen Press & Journal, 14 September 2010
The Art Of The Matter Glasgow Local News, 10 September 2010
Parents Of Hamilton Boy Raise £20,000 For Hospital Which Saved His Life Hamilton Advertiser, 9 September 2010
Alistair's Standing Up For Kids Charity Evening Times, 9 September 2010
Doctor's "Chewing Gum" Cure To Save Children Across The World The Scotsman, 9 September 2010
Pioneering Surgeon Saves Baby Boy Irish Independent, 9 September 2010
Doc Axed Holiday To Save Tot's Life The Sun, 9 September 2010
Doctor Hailed "Miracle Worker" As He Cuts Short Holiday To Save Baby's Life Daily Record, 9 September 2010
Airport Staff To Take On Gruelling Cycle Aberdeen Press & Journal, 7 September 2010
Yorkhill Appoints Head of Fundraising, Marketing and Communications The Drum, 3 September 2010
Seamus Takes To The Road For Recycling Drive Alloa Advertiser, 1 September 2010

August 2010


Team Takes On The Great Scottish Challenge Evening Times, 26 August 2010
Clare, 11, Shows Great Heart By Climbing Ben Nevis STV, 17 August 2010
Girl Who Needed Lifesaving Ops To Repair 13 Holes In Her Heart Conquers Ben Nevis Daily Record, 16 August 2010
Sam Aims To Raise Funds For Yorkhill
Banffshire Journal, 17 August 2010
Callander Fun Day Remembers Chloe Stirling Observer, 13 August 2010
Brave Youngsters Prepare For First Day Of School After Overcoming Tough Challenges Daily Record, 11 August 2010
David Is Our Phenomenal Boy
Evening Times, 5 August 2010
Nine Year Old's Amazing Recovery From Cancer The Sun, 4 August 2010

July 2010


£12,550 Is Raised For Yorkhill Children's Foundation Evening Times, 23 July 2010
Miracle Baby Melissa's Emergency Surgery  Daily Record, 19 July 2010
Rebecca Happy To Follow In Her Mum's Footsteps Paisley Daily Express, 17 July 2010
Travel Firm Staff Pedal Hard In Aid Of Sick Kids  Evening Times, 15 July 2010
Budding Poets Make It A Night To Remember Kirkintilloch Herald, 12 July 2010
Sister's Fundraising Mission For Children Dumfries & Galloway Standard, 2 July 2010

June 2010

Vote From The Heart The Herald, 29 June 2010
Football Teams Get On The Ball To Raise £5000 For Sick Kids Evening Times, 24 June 2010
Colin McRae Charity Rallies To The Aid Of Sick Youngsters The Glaswegian, 17 June 2010
It's Time To Honour Your Local Heroes Evening Times, 10 June 2010
Footie Kids Get Food For Thought Evening Times, 2 June 2010

May 2010

Final Countdown Evening Times, 19 May 2010
Kids Get On The Move To Help Ward Evening Times, 19 May 2010
Trousers Charity Cash Can't Be Wrong Evening Times, 18 May 2010
Five To Cycle For Yorkhill Charity Business 7, 7 May 2010
Hot Stuff Paisley Daily Express, 4 May 2010
McGarvie Morrison Media To Work With Yorkhill Children's Foundation The Drum, 3 May 2010

 

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