The Archie Foundation

13/01/2026

🌟 Archie’s Marathon March is back 🏃‍♂️‍➡️ 🌟

It’s time to get Marchie for Archie once again. Throughout March, we are asking you to move a mile a day and be part of a lovely community with one collective goal to help make a difference.

Walk, run, use your wheelchair, swim, push a buggy or head out with the dog - Marathon March is designed to be inclusive and open to everyone. Whether you are taking part as an individual, school or workplace, we would love to have you involved.

It takes just 2 minutes to sign up, so why not get signed up today? 💙
👉 https://archie.org/events/archies-marathon-march/

12/01/2026

🥾 Walk the Kiltwalk for The Archie Foundation 🥾

Taking on the Kiltwalk is an incredible challenge and a true testament to your strength and determination, and by doing it for The Archie Foundation, every step you take helps directly change little lives.

Whether you are walking with family (the Wee Wander is perfect for little ones), taking on a bigger challenge with friends, or getting colleagues together for a team-building day with real impact, there is a Kiltwalk for everyone.

📍 Glasgow - April 25-26
📍Aberdeen - June 7
📍Dundee - August 16
📍Edinburgh - September 13

⚠️ Sign up soon - the 8:30am Glasgow Mighty Stride wave on Sunday has already SOLD OUT, with limited spaces still available in later waves.

Our team was incredible last year, join now and help make 2026 our biggest year yet for Team Archie 💙

We would love to welcome walkers from all regions. If you are interested in the Aberdeen Kiltwalk, but live further afield (including Inverness), reach out to us at hello@archie.org, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Sign up now: https://archie.org/events/kiltwalk-2026/

11/01/2026

💙 Supporter Sunday 💙

A huge thank you to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, who went above and beyond to support The Archie Foundation in 2025.

When extreme weather forced their original Three Peaks Challenge to be postponed, this incredible team didn’t give up. Instead, they took on a seriously tough alternative challenge using SFRS resources, climbing the ladder again and again to reach a staggering 3,000 metres.

Starting at around 9.45am, the team completed the challenge in just over three hours, climbing the ladder 56 times each, with three flights of stairs on every descent. An incredible physical and mental effort, all in support of children and families across the North of Scotland. Even Archie made an appearance to cheer them on!

Thank you to everyone involved and to all who donated so generously. We were delighted to welcome a part of the team to RACH just before Christmas for their cheque presentation. We are so grateful for the continued support shown by SFRS throughout the year, from fundraising events to bringing festive cheer to children in hospital.

We truly appreciate everything you do and are really looking forward to the year ahead together. 💙🚒

10/01/2026

🔥 Can you handle the heat? 🔥

We are so excited to offer places for the Firewalk Challenge at Aberdeen Science Centre, and we are looking for brave supporters to take part while supporting The Archie Foundation.

The evening includes a supportive, motivational seminar followed by the challenge itself, walking 20 feet across glowing hot embers, with friends, family and supporters cheering you on. It’s an incredible experience and a real confidence boost.

📅 Sunday, 1 March 2026
📍 Aberdeen Science Centre

💷 £20 to register, with a minimum £250 sponsorship to support the vital work of The Archie Foundation. You’ll receive fundraising support, a t-shirt and lots of encouragement along the way.

👣 Minimum age: 14 years

Feeling brave?
👉 Take on the challenge and face the flames for Archie 🔥
Sign up now: https://archie.org/events/firewalk-2026/

08/01/2026

Are financial worries making it harder for your family to access the healthcare you need? 💙

The NHS offers excellent care, but sometimes it's not just a matter of health, it's the other struggles you can face before you even walk through the hospital doors.

At The Archie Foundation, we’re here to help break down those barriers. Our vision is simple: every child in our supported regions should have equal access to world-class healthcare and bereavement support.

When unexpected hospital admissions or ongoing treatment put strain on your finances, our Emergency Grants can help with:
- Travel costs
- Accommodation
- Essential clothing and toiletries
- Emergency financial support when it’s needed most

Your family’s wellbeing matters to us. If you’re struggling, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Get in touch today to find out how we can support your family during a difficult time. We’re here for you💙

07/01/2026

We are really proud to share one of our recent projects 💙🐻

The Pain Nurse from the Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital approached us with an idea to create an updated pain scale using an Archie graphic – something that would make it easier for patients to explain how they are feeling.

Clare Mackie, the talented artist behind Archie, got straight to work bringing the idea to life, with Eyecandy Graphics producing the brilliant pain tool cards. They will now be distributed to teams across RACH and Dr Gray’s, helping young patients communicate their pain more clearly and confidently.

A simple idea, but one that will make a real difference every day 💙

Thank you to everyone involved in making this happen ✨

06/01/2026

The Archie Foundation - Highland - Burns Supper is taking place at The Town House Inverness, on Saturday 24th January.

All you would expect from a Traditional Burns Supper in an exclusive iconic Highland venue.
We have welcome drinks, 🥂 fantastic food from Good Highland Food an after dinner dram 🥃 and some great speakers and entertainment.

Hosted by Kenny Smith and ably assisted by Stuart Cassels, we have speeches from both Kenny and Stuart as well as by Willie Cameron, Yvonne Crook and Ramsay McGhee.

Music by Davy Holt. 🧑‍🎤

Raffles, Silent Auction and Grand Auction too🤞

Tickets are £100 and can be purchased individually or in tables of ten.

Sponsorships are also available.

Please contact neil.mcgregor@archie.org or visit https://ow.ly/qEXG50XNWkr for more information

The Archie Foundation Burns Night Event start date: 24 Jan 2026 Event Details: The Archie Foundation Highland Burns Supper will take place at The Town House Inverness, on Saturday 24th January. This event includes everything you would expect from a Traditional Burns Supper in an exclusive iconic Hig...

05/01/2026

🎉✨ Happy New Year everyone! We hope you all had a lovely break and are feeling refreshed and maybe even thinking about those New Year’s resolutions ✨🎉

If one of your goals this year is to take on a walking or running challenge, Archie might be able to help. We have a range of events coming up in 2026 that can support you in achieving your personal goals, while also helping to support babies, children, and families across the North East of Scotland💙

Here are a few upcoming challenges to get you thinking👇
🏃‍♀️ Marathon March – 1–31 March
🏃 Inverness Half Marathon – 8 March
🚶‍♀️ Kiltwalk Glasgow 25/26 April
🏃 Edinburgh 5K or 10K – 23 May
🏃‍♂️ Edinburgh Marathon – 24 May
🚶‍♀️ Kiltwalk Aberdeen – 7 June
🚶‍♀️ Kiltwalk Dundee - 16 August
🏃 Beast Race (10K) – 12 September
🚶‍♀️ Kiltwalk Edinburgh - 13 September

If any of these spark your interest, we’d love to hear from you! Our team is here to support you every step of the way and help turn those resolutions into something truly meaningful ✨

To get involved, please get in touch at hello@archie.org 📧

03/01/2026

✨ The New Year is officially here, and we can’t wait for what’s ahead! ✨

We’re so excited for another year filled with incredible events, amazing supporters and plenty of opportunities to get involved. From team-building challenges to dancing the night away at our Disco Ball, there really is something for everyone.

Whether you fancy pushing yourself at a challenge event or taking part in one of our virtual campaigns from wherever you are, every event helps make a real difference.

What’s coming up this year:

• Highlands Burns Supper - 24 January
• AFFA’s – 20 February
• Marathon March – throughout March
• Firewalk – 1 March
• Kiltwalk
• Various marathons
• Meldrum Golf Day – 12 April
• Disco Ball – 22 August
• Beast Race
• Prematuri-tea campaign

By joining us, you’ll be helping to support babies, children and their families when they need it most. Reach out to us to find out more: hello@archie.org

We’d love to have you involved, let’s make this year one to remember 💙✨

01/01/2026

⭐💙 Happy New Year from The Archie Foundation 💙⭐

Thank you all for your incredible support throughout the year. We’re so excited to see what 2026 brings and hope you’re all enjoying a lovely start to the New Year 🥰

31/12/2025

🪩Save the Date!🪩

While we know you’ll be having a ball tonight, we couldn’t resist announcing our 2026 Archie Disco Ball! It will be held on Saturday, 22nd August at the fantastic Union Kirk.

Get ready to boogie the night away with disco hits from across the decades!

Secure a table of 10 for just £1,000 with our early bird offer, available until 31st January. We also have a variety of sponsorship packages available.

To reserve your spot or find out more, email us at hello@archie.org 💙

30/12/2025

🎄✨ What a festive season it’s been ✨🎄

In the whirlwind that is Christmas, we wanted to pause for a moment and simply say… thank you 💙

This December, we’ve been completely overwhelmed by the kindness and generosity shown to The Archie Foundation. From the sponsorships and special visits throughout our Advent calendar, to the moments of festive joy that filled the hospital, you helped create truly magical memories for children spending Christmas in the hospital🎅

From the Christmas tree to our Giving Trees, toy drop-off locations, and everyone who donated toys at the hospital. Your support has enabled us to reach many families. Not just those in the hospital, but also children receiving home care, and families to whom Archie could extend some kindness 🎄

A special thank you as well for the beautiful festive knitting we received. Our team loved walking around the hospital handing these out and watching children’s faces light up as they chose one to keep and treasure🧶

And to our incredible volunteers, so much of what we do simply wouldn’t be possible without you. Thank you for giving your time, energy, and kindness to support our cause. Every one of you makes a bigger difference than you’ll ever know✨

From all of us at Archie, thank you to every single person who supported Christmas at Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital🤍

Our team is now taking a short festive break, but we’ll be back in 2026, ready to do even more, reach even further, and continue supporting children and families when they need it most💫