Eighteen years after it first lit up Glasgow’s fundraising scene, the Glasgow Brain Game has reached an extraordinary new milestone, raising more than £2 million in total for Marie Curie.
The iconic black-tie quiz dinner returned to the city on Thursday evening (2nd October) and broke all previous records, delivering its biggest-ever fundraising total and cementing its place as one of Glasgow’s most prestigious charity events.
Celebrated as one of Marie Curie’s flagship fundraising nights, the Glasgow Brain Game once again attracted a stellar guest list, including Scottish TV presenter Eilidh Barbour, radio DJ Garry Spence, ’80s pop icon Clare Grogan, and reality TV and radio star Laura Anderson, alongside many of Glasgow’s leading business figures.
Around 600 top-tier guests gathered at the Glasgow Hilton to take part in the much-loved quiz. Competition was fierce, but it was the team from JP Morgan who emerged victorious, lifting the coveted trophy. Together, guests raised an astonishing £257,000 over the course of the evening, a record-breaking sum for the event itself.
Leading names from Glasgow’s business community joined forces to make the night a success, including Park’s Motor Group (the event’s headline sponsor), KPMG, McLaughlin & Harvey, Cala Homes, and Enviro-Clean and Pelion.
JetBlue also helped boost the total by donating two business-class flights to New York for the evening’s raffle, while guests got the chance to re-live a childhood favourite game of pass the parcel courtesy of event partner itison. Their support helps ensure Marie Curie can continue delivering expert care and compassion to people living with terminal illness and their loved ones.
Catherine Maclean, Special Events Manager at Marie Curie, said: “The Glasgow Brain Game is a standout moment in our calendar, not just for the charity, but for the whole city.
“To have raised over £2 million since the event began is a phenomenal achievement and a real testament to Glasgow’s generosity, passion and community spirit.
“This record-breaking total will help us reach even more people in need of our care, support and compassion.
“Every pound raised ensures that families facing terminal illness in Glasgow don’t face it alone.
“The atmosphere on the night was electric, and the continued support from Glasgow’s business community never fails to inspire us.
“A huge congratulations to JP Morgan for taking the top spot and being crowned Glasgow’s brainiest business.
“Here in Glasgow, our hospice provides specialist end-of-life care, bereavement support and day services to local people.
“It costs over £10,000 a day to run, so events like the Brain Game are absolutely vital. On behalf of everyone at Marie Curie, I want to say a heartfelt thank you to every guest, sponsor, and supporter, your kindness and generosity make a life-changing difference.”
Throughout the evening, guests tested their knowledge across a range of quiz rounds, from sport and showbiz to nostalgia and music, as they battled it out for the title of Glasgow’s brainiest business.
To find out more about the vital work Marie Curie does in Glasgow and beyond, visit: www.mariecurie.org.uk
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About Marie Curie
Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end of life charity.
The charity provides expert end of life care for people with any illness they are likely to die from, and support for their family and friends, in our hospices and where they live. It is the largest charity funder of palliative and end of life care research in the UK, and campaigns to ensure everyone has a good end of life experience. Whatever the illness, we’re with you to the end.
If you’re living with a terminal illness or have been affected by dying, death and bereavement, Marie Curie can help. Visit www.mariecurie.org.uk or call the free Marie Curie Support Line on 0800 090 2309.
Please note, Marie Curie is not a cancer charity but the UK’s leading ‘end of life charity’. We care for people with - any illness they are likely to die from including Alzheimer’s (and other forms of dementia), heart, liver, kidney and lung disease, motor neurone disease, Parkinson’s, and advanced cancer.
Whatever the illness, wherever you are, Marie Curie is with you to the end.
To find out more about the vital work Marie Curie does in Glasgow and beyond, visit: www.mariecurie.org.uk
