...CHARITY CORNER
GO CARZ GIVES DONATION TO SUPPORT TRAINING OF SIX GUIDE DOGS
A private hire firm has made a gener- ous donation to support the training of six guide dogs across Shropshire and the West Midlands. The Express and Star reports that Guide Dogs charity for the blind and partially-sighted has, like many others, suffered a drop in donations because of lockdown and as the taxi operator Go Carz – part of the Veezu Group – offers guide dog-friendly transport, the business has stepped in to help out. Graham Hoof, regional director of Go Carz, said: “Guide Dogs is a charity that does great work within the local com- munity. “About 250 people a day lose their
sight in the UK – that’s a person every six minutes. Two million people are already living with sight loss and this is set to double by 2050. “We therefore hope this cash donation will go some small way to alleviate the
pressures on the charity.” The firm’s gift will pay for six £140 starter kits to support new guide dog owners with training. Mary Conner, community fundraising relationship manager for Guide Dogs, said: “It was great to talk to Go Carz staff about the importance of allowing access for Guide Dogs and to hear how seriously staff training is taken. “While our volunteer community fundraising groups haven’t been visible during Covid, the public are still being very supportive. The pandemic has led to a decrease in income and we are extremely grateful to Go Carz for their generous donation.”
BUDDIES ARE MARCHIN’ FOR MARTIN AS THEY VOW TO SUPPORT PAISLEY CABBIE DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER
Friends of a Paisley dad diagnosed with cancer have taken on a sponsored marathon in a bid to support him. According to the Daily Record, Martin Whiteford, a self-employed taxi driver who works for Paisley’s Club 69, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia two months ago. He is already receiving treatment for the aggressive disease which affects the white blood cells. Now, his friends have come together to relieve the financial burden on the 37 year old who has been left unable to work for several months. They have vowed to walk the 26 miles from his Linwood home to Luss in a challenge they have dubbed “Marchin’ for Martin”. His friend Stuart Burns said: “Martin, being a self-employed taxi driver, has already felt it more than most this year with the pandemic and now is also unable to work for the foreseeable future. We are preparing a sponsored walk, which is roughly 26 miles. Any
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donations that people could spare would be much appreci- ated. Also, please have the wee legend in
your
thoughts and prayers for Martin to make a full recovery and get back to the cheeky chap that we all know and love.” Martin is well known around Paisley and has spent years driving famous artists and DJs around when they have trav- elled to perform in the town’s Club 69. Stuart added: “Acute leukaemia means it progresses quickly and aggressively and also requires treatment straight away, which thankfully Martin is getting now. He is now on the road to recovery which is amazing, but it’s a long, hard road ahead.” The walkers hope to raise £15,000 to ease the financial stress on Martin and his family in the difficult time ahead.
They have so far secured more than £12,000 in sponsorship and hope to reach the £15,000 milestone when they complete the walk at the weekend. To donate to the Marchin’ for Martin team, log on to:
shorturl.at/bruT8
CHESTERFIELD FIRM
PLANNED SURPRISE ON WORLD KINDNESS DAY
For World Kindness Day on 13 Novem- ber, City Taxis in Chesterfield surprised the staff at Ashgate Hospicecare with a complimentary afternoon tea delivery, working with a local cafe. The company which “prides itself on creating a community-focused culture for its riders, drivers and employees,” also invited people to nominate a loved one to win a home delivery through its competition which ran across its Facebook, Twitter and Insta- gram channels.
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