A charity gala has raised £170,000 in a single night.
The JR Group, a Scottish construction firm, reached the impressive total during a black-tie fundraising event for Reverse Rett, a charity dedicated to accelerating research and support for those living with Rett Syndrome.
Held at the Hilton Hotel in Glasgow, the gala formed part of the company’s 30th anniversary celebrations.
The JR Group chose to support Reverse Rett in support of one of their client’s daughters, Kim, who lives with the condition.
Kate and Scott McMaster, parents of 12-year-old Kim, said: "We cannot thank The JR Group team enough for this opportunity to raise much needed funds for the charity and just as importantly to raise the awareness and profile of Rett Syndrome, which is a condition our amazing 12 year old daughter Kim has to manage on a daily basis and all the challenges this brings.
"Reverse Rett is a small charity, and this type of support is appreciated by the whole Rett Community.
"Everything on the night was fantastic and the love and support experienced on the night was so special and the feedback we received couldn’t have been more positive."
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The gala raised funds through table donations, a silent auction, and a live auction led by Alex Fleming.
The top auction item of the night was a Billy Connolly art sculpture, which sold for £30,000.
Other high-value lots included rounds of golf with football legends like Graham Souness, Martin O’Neil and Alan Shearer.
Guests also enjoyed a three-course meal and entertainment from The Ambassador Band and Scottish DJ George Bowie (GBX).
John Horne, founder and managing director of the JR Group, said: "The generosity shown at our 30th Anniversary Charity Gala has been nothing short of overwhelming.
"Every single person who attended played a part in creating a night filled with compassion, kindness and hope.
"To raise £170,000 in one evening is truly remarkable and speaks volumes about the giving spirit of everyone in the room, especially at this time of year.
"On behalf of The JR Group, I want to thank our partners, guests, donors and the wider community for coming together to support Reverse Rett and families like Kim’s.
"This is a night we will never forget and was a fantastic way to celebrate our 30 years in business."
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