Press Release, 23rd October

Make a Difference Day 

Duncan McNeil MSP praised the dedication of over 900 Marie Curie shop volunteers in Scotland as he/she joined the team at the Marie Curie Shop in Port Glasgow to celebrate Make a Difference Day.

Duncan McNeil thanked Marie Curie shop volunteers for their commitment and spoke to the public about the difference that volunteering makes. NAME also turned his/her hand to taking donations, stacking racks and shelves, pricing goods and serving customers.Make a Difference Day on 24 October 2015 is a celebration of volunteering which started in the USA 24 years ago and aims to raise awareness of the benefits of volunteering and contribution that volunteers make to their local communities.

Duncan McNeil MSP said:

“It was great to meet with the volunteers and see the fantastic work they do supporting Marie Curie. These volunteers are making a really positive difference to the local community.”

Richard Meade, Marie Curie Head of Policy & Public Affairs, Scotland said:

“We wouldn’t be able to run our shops without members of the local community giving their time and skills and would encourage anyone interested in helping us, and the people that we support, to get in touch.”