In 2019, more than 60 members of Quarriers staff challenged themselves to go the extra mile – and then some! – for the people we support by taking part in the Glasgow Kiltwalk. The Kiltwalk, which takes place in cities across Scotland, gives participants the option of walking six, 13 or 26 miles. It’s no small undertaking, and staff trained for months to ensure they were ready for the event. On the day, teams from Quarriers ABC Supported Living, Countryview, Family Support Service (Dumfries), Homelife Girvan, Johnstone Supported Living, Renfrewshire Supported Living Initiative, Rivendell and Stopover Services, the Fundraising Department and Quarriers Executive set out on the journey from Glasgow to Balloch.
Despite the challenge ahead, everyone was in good spirits, driven by the idea that they were making a difference by raising money for Quarriers services. The team from Johnstone Supported Living was joined by Mhairi who is supported by the service and wanted to raise money towards creating a sensory garden at the service. In addition to their physical effort, everyone who took part was hard at work collecting sponsorship, and raised an incredible combined total of £15,726.93. Staff members have since taken part in Kiltwalks in Aberdeen and Edinburgh. Everyone at Quarriers is exceptionally proud of all the participants, and they should be exceptionally proud of themselves too.
If you’re inspired to take on a challenge and raise money for Quarriers, visit www.kiltwalk. co.uk to find your nearest event, or contact our Events and Community Fundraising Team Call 01505 616132 Email events@quarriers.org.uk