Student fundraisers from Robert Gordon University (RGU) in Aberdeen light up the campus in celebration of scientist Marie Curie’s 150th birthday ahead of charity event set to raise money to support those who are terminally ill and their families.
On Thursday, November 2, the Sir Ian Wood Building at RGU’s Garthdee campus was illuminated in yellow in honour of the renowned scientist Marie Curie, whose research significantly contributed to the fight against cancer, and the charity which shares her name and continues the legacy by helping those who are terminally ill make the most of the time they have left.
The event was organised by fourth year event management students at RGU, who are working with the charity as part of their final year project. In lighting up the campus, the group launched their campaign, which will see a series of fundraising events being held in the coming months to support the charity. These will build up to the group’s main event, Marie Curie FamFest 2018 which will take place in March next year.
FamFest 2018 shall bring together Aberdeen’s local families for a day of challenges, games, and activities to help the community spend meaningful, quality time with their loved ones, while raise funds for charity Marie Curie.
Edward Pollock, one of the student fundraisers said: “We are all probably guilty of not spending enough quality time with our families, so as part of our final year project, we wanted to host an event that is a meaningful and special experience, and also connects with our charity.
“Marie Curie is an incredible charity, that is here to provide support and help people make the most from the time they have left. We want to do the same at our event, and remind people of the importance of moments spent with family and friends. We couldn’t think of a better time to launch our event campaign, than by celebrating the scientist Marie Curie’s 150th Birthday through lighting up the RGU campus in yellow.”
Carolyn Snedden, fundraising manager for Marie Curie in the North of Scotland said “We are delighted to be working with the RGU events students again. This year the group have truly looked at our vision in focusing on families spending time together and plans for Marie Curie FamFest 2018 are already underway.
“We are excited to see the group already raising awareness for the charity with the Sir Ian Wood Building being lit up yellow as the group launch their event and celebrate 150 years since Marie Curie the scientist was born.”
More information about Marie Curie FamFest 2018, and updates from the student fundraisers can be found at www.famfest2018.co.uk