26 February 2005

Charities parade

Photo opportunities 11.30am, Sunday 27 February, outside Sensation Science Centre, Dundee.

Dundee University Charities Committee will hold the annual charity parade this Sunday to raise money for the Institute for Cardiovascular Health (TICR), Cystic Fibrosis Trust, the Scottish Association for Mental Health and Gorta, an Irish based charity raising funds for the third world.

Belly dancers and a pipe band will entertain the crowds on the parade that starts at 12.00pm at the Sensation Science Centre. Students from different university societies will take part in the parade along with the four decorated floats.

Dundee Lord Provost John Letford will lend his support to the students by joining them in the parade and walking the whole route from Sensation into the town centre and up the Hawkhill to the University of Dundee sports institute.

Anna Matthews, President of Dundee University Charities Committee said: "We are supporting worthy causes and expect over 200 people will be taking part in the parade to raise money and awareness of the great work these charities carry out. We hope to raise a lot of money for these local and international charities and look forward to the local community supporting us on the day."

For further information please contact Anna Matthews on 07730599790

By Angela Durcan, Press Officer 01382 344768, out of hours: 07968298585, a.durcan@dundee.ac.uk