Family matters - Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland

FUNDRAISINGVSS bussed-up thanks to athletesTHEY RAN and they cycled a punishing 50-milecourse from coast to coast – and they raised themoney for an all-abilities adapted minibus forCHSS.In the 28 years since its launch, the Highland Crossduathlon has raised almost £3 million for local charitiesand last year CHSS was selected as a major beneficiary.There was also a lot of hard work involved for theinter-departmental team co-ordinating the supportapplication to Highland Cross, but it all came goodwhen the keys were handed over to CHSS at aceremony in Inverness.The minibus has already proved a valuable resourcefor the charity’s VSS Highland service and its supportwork throughout the north of Scotland. It allows manyin more remote communities to share in the full rangeof services available.Paul Corrigan (Fundraising, second left) and LibbyWaugh (VSS) are pictured receiving the keys fromCalum Munro of Highland Cross.Essential dates for your Fundraising DiaryMay29th Canal Cycle Ride, Glasgow toEdinburghJune12th Urbanathlon 7K Run, Glasgow18th The Granite Challenge 40 mileoff-road Run, Bike and Hiketeam challenge, AberdeenshireSeptember4thLadies Driving Challenge,Inverness11th Ladies Driving Challenge,Edinburgh25th Urbanathlon 10K Run,EdinburghOctober1st The Dee Don Walkathon 5mWalk, Aberdeen2nd Forth Rail Bridge Abseil8th The Cairngorm Charmer 12mrelay duathlon30th The TriFalls Walkathon, NewLanark Visitor CentreDecember3rdJingle Jump Abseil, RaigmoreTower, InvernessTo find out how to sign up for any ofthese events, go towww.chss.org.uk/fundraisingand follow the linksLAND STAYS IN SCOTLAND9