These miniature cars, designed as fun, colourful replicas of popular automotive models from brands represented by the Group, include an Audi RS6, BMW X5M, MINI Aceman, and a Range Rover Evoque. They have been gifted to:
The aim of this initiative is to bring joy and ease to young patients during hospital visits by providing a playful distraction at a time that can be both unfamiliar and unsettling.
Victoria Barry, Group Charity Coordinator at John Clark Motor Group, commented:
“We are delighted to be working alongside The Archie Foundation to bring smiles to the faces of children in hospital care. These ride-on vehicles are a small gesture that can make a big difference in lifting spirits and making hospital visits a little less daunting for young ones and their families.”
The Archie Foundation is dedicated to supporting babies, children and their families during times of ill health or bereavement. From emergency financial assistance to creating child-friendly hospital environments, the charity’s work is instrumental in enhancing the healthcare experience for young people.
Paula Cormack, Chief Executive of The Archie Foundation, expressed her gratitude:
“We know these ride-on vehicles will be a huge hit with the young patients in the hospitals we support. Being able to ‘drive’ themselves to theatre is a welcome distraction from what is often a challenging and worrying time for children and their families.
“We are so grateful to John Clark Motor Group for this generous donation to the Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital, the Highland Children’s Unit and Tayside Children’s Hospital.”
Children’s Hospital, the Highland Children’s Unit and Tayside Children’s Hospital.” Visit www.archie.org/getsupport/ for more information about the practical, financial and emotional support available from The Archie Foundation, including Archie’s Child Bereavement Service.
