Sandy and James Easdale, the owners of McGill’s Bus Group, have now surpassed £100,000 in donations to Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity following a recent £25,000 contribution, the operator says.
The latest donation in support of the Scotland’s largest children’s hospital was made at the charity’s Annual Fundraising Ball at the Hilton Glasgow last Friday evening.
This summer, McGill’s sponsored a Legacy Partner Dinner and Innovation Networking Event and the brothers personally donated £60,000 towards the charity’s Innovation Fund in 2022.
The operator also makes its buses available free so that children attending the hospital can go on trips and outings organised by the charity.
Sandy Easdale says: “The work of the Glasgow Children’s Hospital is vital in ensuring babies, children and young people receive the best possible care whenever it is required and we believe in doing our part to support this.
“By giving this additional £25,000 to Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity, James and I hope it can support the brave young souls facing medical challenges and inspire others to join us in making a difference in their lives.”
James Easdale adds: “Sandy and I are honoured to support Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity with a further donation of £25,000 this year through McGill’s Buses, taking total recent donations to £100,000.
“Every child deserves a chance at a healthy and happy life, and we hope our contribution can make a positive impact on their journey to recovery.”
David Kennedy, the newly elected chairman of the charity, says: “Once again, the Easdale brothers and McGill’s have stepped up to the plate. We are also extremely grateful to McGill’s CEO Ralph Roberts for making sure we can get the use of their ultra-modern buses for taking children on trips throughout the year. The generosity of the people in supporting the charity never ceases to amaze me.”
The Easdales also made a donation of £10,000 last week to Ardgowan Hospice in Inverclyde.
Line of Duty star and Ardgowan Hospice ambassador Martin Compston says: “I am incredibly grateful to James and Sandy Easdale for their generosity in matching the £10,000 donated by the Hunter Foundation to Ardgowan Hospice.
“With both of their kind contributions, we can make an even greater impact and ensure that those facing end-of-life challenges receive the comfort and support they deserve.”
