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Ruth commented: “We decided that Spinal Injuries Scotland was a great cause and very close to our hearts. Sadly my family and I lost my dad suddenly just weeks before the holiday which gave us even more determination to do the jump and raise as much as possible. Our target was just £250 yet we managed to raise

Edinburgh Half Marathon

Lisa Sandilands ran the Edinburgh Half Marathon on 28th May, raising money for Spinal Injuries Scotland. Completing it in 2 hours 26 minutes. This was Lisa’s second half marathon, and she persuaded her partner to join her.

In 2013, Lisa suffered a spinal injury in a road traffic accident. She fractured her spine in two places and underwent surgery to place metalwork in her spine to heal. After a couple of years, Lisa had the metalwork removed. Lisa said: “I have been lucky enough to recover and be able to continue my life as normal, but I know how my life was turned upside down for the short period. I wanted to make sure I could help those who are not lucky enough to heal so quickly, or at all. I would happily continue to fundraise for SIS as it’s such a fantastic charity!”