Aberdeen local, Amy Strath held an evening of live music, fine dining, and great company at the Ardoe House Hotel in memory of her mum Janice Strath raising an amazing £12,447.01 in aid of VSA.
Amy and her family were left devasted when they suddenly lost their beloved mum and wife Janice. Janice generously supported many local causes, but always consistently supported VSA. Janice was well known in the community and was widely recognised through her work at the Boots store in Garthdee.
In memory of her mum, Amy wanted to host an evening where her friends, family, and people from the community could raise funds for one of her favourite charities.
Commenting on the evening, Amy Strath said, “My mum was truly one in a million with a heart of gold and I am so grateful and thankful to every single person who attended the event, performed, and helped me put on the evening. I am also delighted that we managed to raise so much money that will make a real difference to people living in our communities – something I know my mum would have been proud of.”
Also in her mum's memory, Amy donated over 400 Christmas goodie bags last year for the people VSA support. Janice had continually made-up goody bags each year for charity, something Amy wanted to continue.
Holly Leiper, Head of Communications & Fundraising, at VSA says, “Amy, is a special person just like her mum and we are tremendously grateful for all the support she has given to us this year. Not only did Amy help us spread the festive cheer to so many people across Aberdeen at Christmas, but she has now raised such an amazing amount of money that will truly help us provide the best of care to the people we support. We can’t thank Amy and her family enough for everything they have and continue to do.”
Amy’s Christmas campaign will be called Ja’s Goody Bags and she will continue this each year, meaning her mum's legacy will always bring a much-needed smile to those who need it most.
For further information on VSA and its support services visit https://www.vsa.org.uk/