Happy reading week everyone! We’ve had some fun events on this past week, from a GCFS cinema night to Mission Impossible. Our team also had the chance to go on tours to Marion’s House, a great opportunity to meet the social workers of Young Lives vs. Cancer and the Homes from Homes staff. Here’s a wee recap for you:
Tuesday - October 21st
Kick starting the week with the perfect study break, we enjoyed a GCFS screening of Confessions of a Shopaholic! This was admittedly my first time watching the film, but I loved its Y2K aesthetics and of course, the romance between Rebecca and Luke. The lovely Eloise also made some delicious brownies and blondies which were the perfect cinema snack (and fundraiser)!
Friday - October 24th
This day was the annual GCFS Mission Impossible! Starting off in Beer Bar, the attendees split into groups and collected their checklists. They had two hours to complete a series of challenges around the West End, from getting a picture of 10 people holding a GCFS membership card to finding something pink on every stop of the route (in honour of Young Lives vs. Cancer’s logo). At 7PM, the teams gathered for a well deserved pint in Inn Deep: the grand prize, a £180 Vodka Wodka voucher, was won by the team 006 Scavenger C*nt (bonus points for the name)! We were also fortunate to have Nando’s giving the members of the winning team a free meal, as well as Minted donating a £50 voucher. The night raised nearly £300, thank you to everyone who joined!
Tuesday - October 28th
Finally, our committee had the opportunity to visit Marion’s House. Anne, the house manager, was our wonderful tour guide, showing us around the communal living spaces, vacant bedrooms and the garden. ‘Of course, we have our sad moments, but there is so much happiness in the house’, she smiled. The house was decorated in the Halloween spirit, with pumpkins and garlands brightening up the already colourful space. We also had the chance to chat to a mother and daughter with cancer, who expressed her gratitude for all that Marion’s House had provided for their family in the past couple months. ‘I can’t drive, so I don’t know what I would have done without it', she explained. Seeing the impact of Young Lives vs. Cancer’s work in person left a deep impression on all of us, making GCFS all the more determined to support this incredible charity throughout the year!
Marion’s House, Glasgow
Thanks so much for reading, have a great rest of your reading week and Halloweekend :)
Talk soon,
Fleur xo