Masonic values are based on Integrity, Friendship, Respect and Charity. Freemasons characteristically practice charity and care, not only within their own membership but also amongst the community as a whole. From its earliest existence Freemasonry has been committed to caring for others, something that still continues today.
SMaCSS donates to SARS
On Monday 27th November 2023 Roger Nash, Chairman of Suffolk Masonic Clay Shooting Society (SMaCSS), Vice Chairman Shane Brereton and Secretary Phil Ramsey had the pleasure to meet with Dr Ben Pierce and Kim Turner from Suffolk Accident Rescue Service and hand over a cheque for the sum of £1,500.
This charity donation has been made possible by the ongoing support of those who attend our social clay pigeon shoots and give generously within the framework of fun, friendship and fundraising.
SARS is over 50 years old and has grown from a small group of voluntary GPs who predominantly responded to road traffic collisions into a large team of volunteer clinicians who respond to any manner of serious medical events throughout Suffolk. The 35 responders include Consultant Anaesthetists, GPs, Specialist Nurses, Paramedics and Clinical Support practitioners; they all work in the medical profession and donate their time, skill and knowledge to SARS, enabling them to take pre-hospital emergency medicine to the patient. So far this year, they have been mobilised to over 430 medical emergencies and have been the first medical resource on the scene in approximately 30% of cases.
Kim Turner added:
“SMaCSS decision to sponsor volunteer clinicians Ben and Jared means the world to us. Having a sponsor is a great boost to our clinicians, who feel valued and understand just how important the donations made by our supporters are. A donation of £1,500 can help enormously with the cost of continued professional development for the clinicians, and they can purchase fundamental life saving kits. Without donations like this SARS could not mobilise to or expand their offering to those in our community who require such assistance. We thank SMaCSS so much for your continued generosity”
SMaCSS donates to Lighthouse Women’s Aid
On Friday 16th December 2022 Shane Brereton, Simon Glinos and Phil Ramsey had the pleasure to meet with Deb Johnson from Lighthouse Women’s Aid and hand over a cheque for the sum of £1,384.67. This charity donation has been made possible by those who support our social shoots and give generously within the framework of fun, friendship and fundraising.
Lighthouse Women’s Aid is a charitable organisation based in Suffolk, providing support and advice to adults, young people and children affected by domestic abuse in their personal or family relationships. They have been providing safe and supportive refuge in Ipswich since 1976 and providing services to support women, young people and children to rebuild their lives free from domestic abuse.
The money that we have donated is to be used to purchase a new heating system in the children’s family room. Given the sudden cold weather , a very timely and worthwhile donation.
