Hotel donates more than 500 toys to Wishaw General Hospital

Crutherland House Hotel and Spa near Glasgow, part of Macdonald Hotels and Resorts, collected and donated more than 500 toys to Wishaw General Hospital through its leisure club.

The gifts included cuddly toys and games, all delivered to the paediatric ward for children in hospital over the Christmas period.

Mary Currie from the paediatric ward at Wishaw General Hospital said: “We are incredibly grateful to everyone at Crutherland House for this wonderful donation.

“The generosity shown each year makes a real difference to the children and families spending time with us at Christmas, and these gifts help bring much-needed smiles during what can be a challenging time.”

Crutherland House has donated hundreds of toys to Wishaw Hospital (Image: Supplied)

Crutherland House Hotel and Spa has supported the paediatric ward for three consecutive years.

As well as its Christmas donations, the hotel also delivers Easter eggs every April as part of its ongoing charitable work.

Dave Heap, leisure and spa director at Macdonald Hotels and Resorts, said: “Our leisure clubs play an important role within their local communities, and the commitment shown by the Crutherland House team and its members is a fantastic example of that.

“Supporting local hospitals and families is something we’re proud to do, and it’s the collective effort of our teams and members that makes initiatives like this so impactful.”

The toy collection and donation effort reflects Macdonald Hotels’ commitment to giving back, with leisure clubs across the group playing an active role in supporting local causes.

“The team have gone above and beyond once again, and knowing these gifts have brought comfort and joy to children at Wishaw General Hospital makes the effort truly worthwhile.”

More information about Macdonald Hotels’ community activity is available via its website.