Tam Cowan donned his chef’s whites this week to launch the Big Summer Sizzle.

The newspaper columnist and broadcaster joined hospice staff for a barbeque to launch the latest Scotland’s Hospices Together fundraising campaign.  

Tam is encouraging everyone to reach for the ketchup and mustard and host a barbecue to raise funds for hospices across Scotland: “I am absolutely thrilled to support the Big Summer Sizzle. There’s nothing better than filling your face with a burger or three, so what a great way to raise money for your local hospice.”

Scotland's Hospices Together is a national partnership between 10 of Scotland’s independent hospices, working together to highlight the work of local hospice care across Scotland. As part of its remit, Scotland’s Hospices Together is co-ordinating joint fundraising campaigns to benefit all participating hospices.

John Brady, chairman of Scotland’s Hospices Together and head of fundraising at St Andrew’s Hospice in Airdrie, said: 

 “We are delighted the Big Summer Sizzle has returned for 2018. We hope as many people as possible across Scotland will get together with friends, family or colleagues and host a barbecue to support their local hospice.  These hospices provide end-of-life care and support to patients and their families and are reliant on donations and voluntary support to continue providing that care.”

For your free fundraising pack, contact your local participating hospice.

Member hospices include ACCORD Hospice, Ardgowan Hospice, Ayrshire Hospice, Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS), Highland Hospice, The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice, St Andrew’s Hospice, St Columba’s Hospice, St Vincent’s Hospice and Strathcarron Hospice.

Visit www.scotlandshospices.org for more information.