Auchinairn Pupil Council Kilts for Kids fundraising 28 November 2008

Kilts for kids 28 November 2008 Kilts for Kids Day is CHILDREN 1ST's new national fundraising event to be held each year on the Friday nearest St Andrew's day. This year, on the 28th November we want everyone to join us in a Tartan-tastic day of fun across Scotland! Whether you're at work, school, home or play, it's simple. Just wear a kilt, or some tartan, and do something you wouldn't usually do, from going to work or school in a kilt Have lots of fun doing it. Raise funds for Scotland's vulnerable children and celebrate our national day, all at the same time.

Kilts for kids helps What does Children 1st do? For over 120 years CHILDREN 1ST, the Royal Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children, has been working to give every child in Scotland a safe and secure childhood. Click here to find out more about our history. Today, CHILDREN 1ST supports families under stress protects children from harm and neglect helps children recover from abuse promotes children's rights and interests. Throughout Scotland our staff and volunteers use their skills to help children overcome the difficulties in their lives and rebuild trust and confidence - our services. Our work with children and families informs and influences all our policy and campaigns. Not only do we try to influence legislation, we also campaign to change attitudes towards children and to help create a better world for all children.

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Why should we raise money? CHILDREN 1ST helps children and their families throughout Scotland to heal the hurts and solve the problems that life has thrown at them. They couldn’t do it without the people of Scotland supporting them. Every penny that is raised by CHILDREN 1ST in Scotland is spent in Scotland.