Wishaw children's charity ramp fundraising activities in first few weeks of 2024

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It may only be January but a Wishaw-based charity has been busy ramping up their fundraising activities over the past few weeks.Les Hoey and the DreamMaker Foundation team were delighted to pick up a cheque for £300 from Ashleigh and Paul Thompson from Studio 1 Barbers and Tattoo Studio in Coltness.Ashleigh and Paul held a Christmas raffle to raise the cash.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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It means the world to us.”Meanwhile, Les and the team were also delighted to accept at donation from members of the Newmains Pigeon Club.Club members Gavin Gilfillan and David Elliot were on hand to donate to the fantastic total of £1400.They raised funds for the charity at their Pigeon Club New Year Dance.Les added: “This donation and the continued support means the world to us and we have some exciting things coming up for our wee DreamMakers this year and this donation will make a huge difference.”DreamMaker ambassador Gary Hollywood held an exclusive Big Band Brunch at the prestigious Gleddoch Golf & Spa Resort featuring the Michael Brawley Big Band.Finally, DreamMaker co-ordinator Angela Cook visited staff and children of Technotots Childcare in East Kilbride.The kids held a colour run and