On Saturday February 27th, the village of Kippen came out to support Archie’s on going ABR therapy at Kippen Village Hall. It was an absolutely fabulous evening! The night kicked off with the very talented Murray O’May piping everyone in, a live & silent Auction, and the Amazing Neil MacEachern Ceilidh Band got everyone up and dancing. The highlight of the evening though was when Georgina (Archie’s big sister) took the stage and touched everyone’s heart by singing 2 songs. Over a 100 friends and family came out for the evening and showed their love towards Archie. Kevan and I were completely blown away by everyone’s kindness and support. It touched both of our hearts in so many ways.

The evening was such a huge success! We raised nearly £7000!!  We started ABR, Advanced Biochemical Rehabilitation in October 2014.  We had researched the therapy for quite awhile and were very excited to find that it was being offered in Scotland.  ABR is a home based gentle hands on therapy that strengthens the body core of the child with cerebral palsy improving the child’s posture and functional abilities. ABR uses very slow compressional movements to force the cells in weak parts of the body to reproduce and strengthen. The process works at a much deeper level than physiotherapy and with a lot of work returns bone and muscle to their correct positions; that way reducing then eliminating spastic muscle spasm and pain. ABR strengthens the chest and lungs, reverses scoliosis, increases mobility in the spine, improves digestion, stopping reflux and constipation, removal of pain and much more.

When we started ABR, Archie was very poorly and we were very worried about him. He wasn’t thriving at all, a few months before he started having tonic clonic seizures (grand mal) and was averaging about 20-30 a day, he was in very serious critical condition.  Within a month of starting ABR his seizures reduced down to maybe 1-2 a day, then he went 8 weeks without having one. It was incredible. and we were so relieved that it was working. ABR training is 3 times a year, we learn new exercises each session and get trained so we can do his therapy at home.  6 hours of training costs a whopping £2300, and £5300 for the  year. We couldn’t possible afford to continue the therapy without fundraising, and we are so grateful for all the support the last few years. Last year we had his first yearly assessment and the changes in Archie’s structure were mind blowing.  

We succeeded our total for the year so the extra money has been put into a trust fund for anything else Archie needs throughout the year. Osteopathy, Reiki, or any equipment and for next years therapy.

Kevan and I would like  to thank everyone for helping make the night possible. A huge thank you to the fundraiser team of ladies for everything, we couldn’t of pulled it off without you. Thank you to everyone for believing in Archie and for all the love and support!!!

Raffle Prizes!

Riverside Inn (Stirling)

Aberfoyle Golf Course

Mediterranea Restaurant (Stirling)

Lion & Unicorn (Thornhill) food voucher

Skinners of Kippen steak pie

Rhubarb & Lime (Kippen)

2 Rangers Football

Go Ape pass

The Killearn Hotel overnight stay

McLaren Leisure voucher

Blairdrummond Safari Park – Family Pass – Worth £52

Briarlands Farm – Family Pass

Balfron Golf Club – Round of Golf Member plus 3.

Sir Walter Scott or The Lady of the Lake, Loch Katrine Cruise – 2 Adults, 2 kids

M & D’s Amusement Theme Park – 2 passes

The Peak Family Swim Pass

MacDonald Inchyra Hotel & Spa – 3 course Lunch for 2

Balamory – Signed Poster & T-Shirt

Circa Café @ Doune Antiques – Lunch Voucher

Mhor Fish Restaurant – Callander – 2 Fish Teas

Buchlyvie Inn – Meal Voucher

Doyle’s Café & Deli - Balfron - Meal Voucher

Suzy Murray Mints - 1hour Hypnotherapy Session with

Village Holistics – Kippen - 1hour Aromatherapy Massage

Trilogy Hairdresser – Killearn – Hair Voucher

Guyana Garden Centre – Aberfoyle – Ornament

Steven Burgess Arnprior – 2 white herb pots

M.O.T @ Springkerse Auto Centre

Ben View Garden Centre – Garden Hamper

Aizle – Gusto set

Arnprior Pumpkin Patch – Giant Pumpkin

Jam Jar – Mosaic Ornament

Back 2 Life Clinic – Osteopathy session

Doris Duncan – Massage, Reiki or Bi-Aura Voucher

Hair Lounge – Arnprior – Voucher

June Waley – Indian Head Massage

Coffee & Cake – Town & Country in Killearn

Spice Garden Stirling – Meal Voucher

MacMillans Kitchen – Coffee & Cake for 2

The 3 Sisters Bake – Killearn – Meal Voucher

La Ciociara Italian Restaurant in Stirling – Meal for 2

Tir Na Nog Holistic Centre – Voucher

The Cross Keys – Meal Voucher

The Old Mill Killearn Meal Voucher

Cherry Bank Dental Balfron – Hygienist appointment

Inn Deep Glasgow – Meal Voucher

Killearn Hotel - Meal Voucher for 2

Faerie Tree – Aberfoyle – Meal Voucher

David Marshall Lodge – Meal Voucher

TOP PRIZE OF THE EVENING! £10 Envelope

5 Decade Tour for 4 People at Glenfarclas Distillery!

With an overnight Stay @The Mash Tun Whisky Bar Aberlour.

DOOR PRIZE – Piper Bottle Holder - £20

Silent Auction Prizes

The Vamps Concert @ The Hydro – 4 Tickets

Stirling Golf Club – 4 Ball Midweek run

Buchanan Castle Golf Club – 4 Players

Doubletree Dundee overnight stay for 2

Dundee Rep Theatre – 2 Tickets to see The Love Story

The Albert Hall – 2 Tickets to see Puppini Sisters

Glencoe Mountain Ski Youth Season Ski Pass

Glencoe Inn Bed and Breakfast Voucher for 2

The Forth Inn – Aberfoyle – Bed and Breakfast for 2 ANDGo Country Canoeing Voucher for 2

Norton House Hotel – Afternoon Tea for 4.

Lake of Menteith Lunch Voucher

Snippy Sisters Spray Tan Voucher

Snippy Sisters Gel Nails Voucher

Greener Cleaner 2hour House Cleaning Voucher

VIP Tour @ STV Studio for 4 People

Lake of Menteith Night Boat for 2

Glengoyne Distillery a 12 year old Glengoyne Malt & a Whiskey and a Chocolate Matching GiftVoucher for 4 people.

Cairn O’Mohr Fruit Wines – Bottle of Refreshing Spring Oak Leaf Wine

Archie's Big Ceilidh was the most recent event. Please