A cheque for £1175 was presented to the Royal Hospital for Sick Children today at Police Scotland’s office in Fettes.
The impressive sum was raised after an ice hockey match was held last month between teams from Police Scotland and UK Firefighters in aid of the Edinburgh-based charity.
It was a clash to remember for the players of Police Scotland who eventually triumphed at Murrayfield Ice Rink with a hard-fought 8-3 victory.
Detective Sergeant Martin McKay helped organise the event and was pleased with the final amount raised.
He explained: “Both teams are delighted with the amount of money raised for such a worthy cause and I would like to say a big thank you to everyone who came down and showed their support.
“But of course, talking from the viewpoint as a proud member of the Police Scotland team, I have to say that I was also delighted with the final score!”
Victoria Watson of the Sick Kids Friends Foundation added: “It has been absolutely fantastic to work with Police Scotland and the UK Firefighters.
“This was a successful event and all the money raised will go towards helping sick children and their families across Scotland.”
Also attending the cheque presentation was Riley Emmerson and Kyle Flemington of the Edinburgh Capitals as well as charity mascot PJ Bear.
Picture caption (left to right): Riley Emmerson, PJ Bear, Kyle Flemington, Victoria Watson and Detective Sergeant Martin McKay.
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
