The Cammy Shanks Community Foundation

20/02/2026

1 week to go! Any more for tickets?

29/01/2026

For those going to the Burns, can you give me an idea of numbers? I also need to start collecting the money as im paying the venue in a couple of days

05/01/2026

Its that time of year again!!!! To everyone I know be ready for the messages and remember why we do this!

23/12/2025

For all those that attend the Burns supper I wanted to give you an update.
We donated 36 toys to this amazing appeal below. We felt it was not only worthwhile for the kids but also because Steven Santa Allison looks after us at the Plough. We will definitely be looking to donate again next year so please attend as this is exactly why we do the Supper.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1D8P2aki29/

14/11/2025

Myself, Dougie Smith and everyone else involved in the Foundation and Burns supper would like to send our wishes to Sophie Catherine as she represents the UK at the Miss International competition in Japan over the next few days!
Sophie has volunteered for our last two Suppers and has committed to next year's as our MC. Sophie wasn't asked to get involved she asked us and every time she does she asks for more to do.
If you have never met Sophie, all I can say is she is an absolutely fantastic young woman who works extremely hard pursuing her dreams but also gives a lot of her spare time back to a number of causes and cares immensely!
We are extremely proud to have her support with our foundation and it has been brilliant getting to know her these past couple of years.
Good luck Sophie!

https://www.facebook.com/share/1G1VH9eCWM/

International Cultural Association

16/09/2025

£100,000 Total
£20,000 Burns
This is the figures we will hit at next years Burns Supper.
All going back to the community.

03/06/2025

I remember waking up off a nightshift two years ago to hear the news we had lost Cammy, we were fairly new friends but it felt like losing family. Working together on the fundraising and seeing his attitude his commitment his humilty and his kindness I gained respect and love for him.
A man who spent his life working for and supporting the community, 2 years after his passing he still supports our community.
Since the start of his illness Cammy has raised almost £100,000, by the end of the next Burns supper it will be over that amount.
He may be gone but he will never be forgotten and myself, Karin, Dougie and Reg will fight to continue his legacy and keep supporting the community in his name.

17/04/2025

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Where does your money go??
A couple of Saturdays ago I was invited, as The Cammy Shanks Community Foundation, to go along to a send off celebration for Sapphire Cheer and Dance before they headed to Florida to compete in the world championships.
Watching these young girls was fantastic and exactly where we should be donating your money. They have girls of all ages who put their heart and soul into cheer, it is also brilliant for their pride and self confidence and the level of performance is amazing.
Last night their Royalz team became World Champions!!!! WORLD Champions. Think about that for a minute.. they started in a hall in Hallglen and are now world champions. An absolutely amazing achievement and we are so proud to have sponsored them and have committed to sponsoring them again next year.
Well done to Ashleigh and everyone at Sapphire!!!

09/03/2025

If anyone owes me ticket money can you pop it over please. If you need bank details let me know.
I will text people who won auction lots over the next couple of days.

05/03/2025

For those that attended the Burns.
I wanted to try and explain things. I remember my first invite to a Burns, not a chance I said not really my thing, I eventually got talked into it and it was free. Loved it!!
February for me each year is difficult, the planning of the Supper means I can't sleep, I get so many emotions, I worry I have missed something or cannot get speakers, no one will attend etc. The week running up to it is the stressful bit, money worries, venue worries, trying to sort auction and raffle, then I have to write my speech.
I try to stay calm on the day but inside I'm dying, public speaking is not for me. As soon as the pipes kick in I'm a wreck! I stress all night hoping it's going well and that we raise enough money.
The day after is just relief, I try and keep busy or I genuinely would sit in tears. Then pride kicks in, getting messages to say thanks or how much they enjoyed it. Overall in a way I hate doing the supper but I do it for two reasons.
Firstly I genuinely care, I care about people struggling in this day and age, I care that kids get a decent life, people shouldn't have to choose between food or heat, shouldn't be scared to go home to an abusive partner, I could go on.
Secondly I do it for Cammy Shanks!!
From the bottom of my heart thank you to each and every one of you that attends or helps or donates, we are close to the £20,000 and Cammy is close to £100,000 and that is down to all of you!!! Be proud of yourselves!!!

02/03/2025

To all those that attended last night, THANK YOU! I genuinely can't believe that's 5. There are always so many emotions the day after each supper and it's difficult to explain but I am so proud of the money we have raised. Believe it or not myself Dougie and Reg have already started talking about another venture.
I will update with the amount raised soon.
Once again thank you all so much, be proud of yourselves for what you have all done!!!

28/02/2025

For those attending tomorrow, doors open 6:30 and seated for 7pm for the piper to start. The bar will be open downstairs though.