Leading health charity Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland is asking people across West Lothian to put the kettle on and get their ‘brew crew’ together to support the one in five Scots living with chest, heart and stroke conditions and Long Covid.
The charity today launched its Tartan Tea Party fundraiser, that will see hundreds of tea parties pop up across the country on May 21 – International Tea Day – to raise much needed funds for people living with the conditions it supports.
The launch of the event is being supported by Scottish baker, author, GP and Great British Bake Off finalist, Dr James Morton, who has put together a special recipe for the fundraiser, and took time for a cup of tea with stroke survivor Donna Cullinane.
Commenting on the launch, Dr James said: “I’m delighted to join Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland for the launch of the Tartan Tea Party. This is such a wonderful opportunity to bring people together to support each other and to be there for those who have been through such hardship.
“I believe we’ll all know someone who has suffered from one of the many conditions that CHSS can help with, and this is our opportunity to talk about it, spread the word about the great work CHSS is doing and why you should support them.”
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland supports people across the country living with its conditions to live their lives to the full. The charity is on hand to provide advice and support through its free Advice Line service, stroke nurses, online health information, support groups, supported self management courses and much more.
CHSS aims to reach 175000 people living with its conditions by 2028 through its Community Healthcare Support Services. Funds raised through activities such as the Tartan Tea Party are essential in supporting this goal.
The charity wants to encourage as many people as possible in the region to take part in the Tartan Tea Party, from groups of friends and family, playgroups, nurseries and schools to sports clubs, community groups and businesses.
Louise Macleod, Community Fundraiser at CHSS said: “At Chest Heart and Stroke, we say ‘never underestimate the power of a cup of tea’, for sitting down together as friends or families to have fun but also share support when times are tough. We are inviting as many people as possible to get together with a cuppa and make a difference by hosting their own Tartan Tea Party.
“The CHSS fundraising team is on hand to support anyone across the country who wants to get involved and make sure there’s no life half lived in Scotland.
“We’ve put together lots of resources to help people brew up a storm for their Tartan Tea Party, including a planning booklet, invitations, posters, bunting, cake labels, a quiz, and much more. Get in touch and start planning your Tartan Tea Party today.”
To access free resources to help you organise a Tartan Tea Party to remember, head to chss.org.uk/tartan-tea-party
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